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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $5.6 million to the Florida Department of Commerce to support employment and training services for eligible individuals in communities impacted by the closure of Spirit Airlines. The abrupt closure of Spirit Airlines Inc. on May 2, 2026, displaced more than 5,000 workers in Florida and triggered related layoffs at aircraft cleaning, fueling, ramp services, concessions, food service, retail, ground transportation, airport logistics, and security service providers. To date, an additional 223 workers have received Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notices, with further layoffs expected as aviation-dependent businesses continue to adjust operations.“The