Category: Florida

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Florida Population Influx Collapses in 2025: Migration Down 93% as Home Prices, Insurance, and Taxes Cool the Housing Market

Florida’s population influx has dramatically slowed in 2025, with net domestic migration dropping to just around 22,500–23,000 people according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates. This represents a steep […]

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Florida Driver License Exams to Be Administered in English Only Starting February 6, 2026

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has announced a major policy change impacting all driver license applicants statewide. Beginning Friday, February 6, 2026, all Florida driver […]

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Florida Leads Nation in Condo and HOA Fees — What Homeowners Need to Know

Florida homeowners are paying some of the highest condominium and homeowners association (HOA) fees in the United States, according to newly released U.S. Census data. While these fees help maintain […]

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When Is Hurricane Season in Florida? What You Should Know in 2025

Short answer: In Florida, hurricane season officially runs June 1 through November 30, with the most active period typically from mid-August through late October. Below is a full guide: definitions, […]

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Is Weed Legal in Florida? What You Need to Know in 2025

Short answer: No — recreational marijuana (weed) is not legal in Florida. However, Florida allows medical cannabis for qualifying patients under strict state regulation. Below is a full breakdown of […]

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Is Recreational Marijuana Legal in Florida? (2025 Update)

As of 2025, recreational marijuana remains illegal in Florida. The state allows cannabis use strictly for medical purposes, regulated under the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative (Amendment 2), passed in […]

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Florida Becomes First State to Ban 7-OH Kratom Compound

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has officially banned the sale of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a concentrated compound found in some kratom products, by classifying it as a Schedule I controlled substance. […]

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Can You Be Naked at Home in Florida? Here’s What the Law Says About Nude Sunbathing

If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I sunbathe naked in my backyard or on my balcony in Florida?”—you’re not alone. While Florida is home to one of the most famous nude […]

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The Rise and Expansion of Publix Super Markets

Founded during the depths of the Great Depression in 1930, Publix Super Markets began as a single store in Winter Haven, Florida, opened by visionary entrepreneur George W. Jenkins. With […]

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Florida Taxpayers Get Extra Time to File 2024 Returns Due to Hurricane Helene Damage

As most Americans brace for the looming April 15 Tax Day deadline, Floridians impacted by Hurricane Helene have been granted extra time by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to file […]

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