Amazon is laying off nearly 500 employees at its Port St. Lucie fulfillment center. The separations are effective this week and in December. The company plans to renovate the facility and reopen it in 2028. Amazon states it is offering transfers to other locations for affected workers. Local officials express concern about the economic impact on the community.
Port St. Lucie, Florida
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