Who gains, loses from base closings. (Florida defense bases)

Losing 11,000 jobs from base closures will make Florida a big loser. Since many are high-paying, the state will lose even more.

The latest round of defense base closures will hit Florida's economy hard.

The following Florida bases are scheduled to be closed or significantly realigned: Homestead Air Force Base, Orlando Naval Training Center and Hospital, Cecil Field Naval Air Station and the Naval Aviation Depot at Pensacola.

While there will be some offsetting gains in employment at Mayport Naval Station, Jacksonville's Naval Aviation Depot and the Naval