A boomer couple left coastal Florida after 3 decades for rural Missouri because the Sunshine State 'is definitely not paradise anymore'

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Sherry Meaders and James Michael Dunne
Married couple Sherry Meaders and James Michael Dunne moved from the Florida coast to rural Missouri.

Sherry Meaders

People priced out of Austin and Orlando are moving to these cheaper cities

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The average sale price of a home in Austin has jumped nearly $100,000 over the past four years.

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Disney and Florida reach a deal, putting their legal war on hold

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Bob Iger and Ron DeSantis
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have been caught in a yearlong feud.

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An Uber and Lyft driver explains how he sometimes makes over $8,000 a week doing private rides in Miami and Fort Lauderdale for celebrities, politicians, and sports stars

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Trent T. made nearly $200,000 last year doing private rides in South Florida.

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Ron DeSantis just signed a bill barring Florida kids under 14 from using TikTok, SnapChat, and Instagram

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attends the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attends the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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New Yorkers who make six figures won't save as much moving to Texas and Florida anymore

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The savings that come from moving to some lower-tax states are dwindling as the cost of living there increases.

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Boomers fed up with Florida are moving to southern Appalachia, fueling a population spike in longtime rural communities

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A scenic view at the Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia.

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An 82-year-old who moved to Florida by herself nearly 4 decades ago follows one key tip to avoid loneliness — and it led her to run her first marathon at 60

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Vivien Arguelles, 82, made friends after moving to Florida by joining clubs she was passionate about.

Vivien Arguelles

4 party entrepreneurs bought 'Beer Can Island' in Florida's Tampa Bay for $63,000. They're now selling it for $14 million.

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Palm trees at Clearwater beach, Tampa, Florida - stock photo
Palm trees at Clearwater beach, Tampa, Florida

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A month's pay in one week: South Florida Uber and Lyft drivers explain how they capitalize on the spring break rush despite 'a little sand' and 'crappy music'

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Trent T. stands by his car
Trent T. pulled in $8,200 in one week this spring break, mostly doing private rides.

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