Chip LaMarca, a Florida state legislator, posted several updates on his Twitter account regarding local infrastructure projects and support efforts for displaced employees of Spirit Airlines in early May 2026.
On May 3, 2026, LaMarca announced a new transportation project in Fort Lauderdale: “TRAFFIC UPDATE: @MyFDOT_SEFL is going to start a roadway and bridge rehabilitation project on Sunrise Blvd at the ICW in Fort Lauderdale. Details here:
FDOT Broward County Construction Projects (https://t.co/Vac7474emp). https://t.co/JUBs7d5T1G”. The update references ongoing infrastructure improvements by the Florida Department of Transportation Southeast Florida division.
Later that day, LaMarca addressed recent workforce disruptions at Spirit Airlines. He wrote on May 3, 2026: “For all displaced employees of @SpiritAirlines, please see the information here and plan to join us. https://t.co/zGvWoyYL72”.
The following day, May 4, 2026, LaMarca provided an update about community efforts to assist affected workers: “Today we started the process of working with the amazing team members from @SpiritAirlines, a homegrown company made up of Floridians and many from @BrowardCounty. Thank you to @CareerSourceBD for hosting this event for outplacement services. If you’re affected, please see below. https://t.co/KYESenjon5 https://t.co/zGvWoyYL72”.
Spirit Airlines has been a significant employer in Broward County and across Florida. CareerSource Broward is an organization that provides employment assistance and workforce development services in the region.
