In Panama City, Florida, almost every household owns a car. Data shows that 98.1 percent of homes in the area have at least one vehicle. That figure stands as the highest rate in the United States and places Panama City at the top when car ownership is measured nationwide. Across the country, about 91.7 percent
Public water fluoridation has operated as a U.S. public health measure since 1945, long promoted as a simple and effective way to reduce cavities. A major shift occurred in 2025, when Utah ended fluoridation statewide in March, followed by Florida in May. Before these actions, about 63% of the country consumed fluoridated tap water. Supporters
The Florida real estate market cooled through 2025. Prices eased from the highs, inventory rose, and homes took longer to sell in many metros. Buyers regained leverage, while sellers had to work harder on price and presentation. Insurance and HOA costs stayed high and kept reshaping what people can afford. It is expected that 2026
Florida is the only state in the United States that starts with F, and it carries a story full of history, culture, and contradictions. Most people picture sunshine, beaches, and theme parks. Yet the roots of Florida reach back to the earliest chapters of America. Spanish explorers claimed its coasts, Seminole tribes fought fiercely to
Florida has grown very fast in recent years. From 2020 to 2024, the population rose by 8.24 percent, more than in any other state. That surge has already changed daily life in many parts of Florida. More than 1.8 million people moved to the state in those four years, and 467,347 arrived in 2023 alone,
The population of Florida jumped by 1.9% in 2022 and added another 1.6% in 2023, nearly outpacing every other state in the country, according to the Census. Cities like Orlando, Tampa, and Miami collectively added nearly 150,000 people between 2022 and 2023, with metro areas like Wildwood-The Villages, Lakeland-Winter Haven, Ocala, and Port St. Lucie