After 20 years, I moved from New York City to Florida. I like it, but moving south has been filled with surprises.

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The author taking a selfie next to a metal squirrel outside a Buc-ee's while wearing a white T-shirt and a black Minnie Mouse hat.
As a New Yorker, moving to Florida was filled with surprises.

Jenna Clark

Florida anger management therapist accused of murdering a homeless man after a dispute, say police

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DeLand, Florida, main street city historic downtown shopping district with restored buildings.
DeLand, Florida, main street city historic downtown shopping district with restored buildings.

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Florida allies back down on $5 million in state funds for Trump's legal bills after DeSantis threatens to veto

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Allies of former President Donald Trump have introduced a bill in Florida that would establish a fund for "victims of political discrimination" that, if passed, would disperse up to $5 million to eligible candidates to pay their legal fees.

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Ron DeSantis' campaign was over when he decided to have a popularity contest against Mickey Mouse

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Mickey Mouse.

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Video shows Florida residents roasting Moms for Liberty founder Bridget Ziegler at school board meeting

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Bridget Ziegler in April 2023.
Bridget Ziegler in April 2023.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who was once seen as the biggest threat to Trump's 2024 White House bid, ends his presidential campaign

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Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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A Florida GOP leader was cleared of rape allegations. But he could still face charges that he illegally recorded the sexual encounter.

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Christian Ziegler
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler

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A video appears to show flames spurting from a Boeing 747-8 plane in the sky that was forced to make an emergency landing in Miami

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An Atlas Air Boeing 747 Freighter.
An Atlas Air Boeing 747 Freighter.

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I left NYC after 20 years so I could live near Disney World. Florida's been great despite some big drawbacks.

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I moved from NYC to Florida in 2023.

Jenna Clark

Cost of living in 10 of Florida's major cities, ranked cheapest to most expensive

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Business Insider looked at how expensive it is to be in 10 Florida places.

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