The Problem
Over the past five years, the cost of living in Florida has significantly increased putting Florida above the national average.
As a state without income taxes, you would think Floridians could afford to live in Florida. Just the contrary. The increased cost of rent, buying a home, home insurance and car insurance are forcing Floridians to leave the state.
Development has exploded putting pressure on our natural resources. Traffic has clogged our rural areas, and our shoreline is shrinking. We will live with these problems, or together we will work on solutions.
Floridians cannot afford to live in Florida.


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The News
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