Florida man and Insider global editor-in-chief Nich Carlson wondered what the heck was going on in his home state. Sunshine State readers unloaded on him.

• Insider's global editor-in-chief asked Floridians how they feel about the US' fastest-growing state.
• Within hours, he received more than 50 responses from current and former residents.
• They expressed polarizing opinions about the state's housing, taxes, weather, politics, and more. 

There's just something about Florida. Love it or hate it, one thing's for sure: Americans can't stop talking about it.