After the states that start with D, the alphabet moves on to F. Florida is the only US state 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. … Read more
Florida’s rise as the fastest-growing state in the United States is not a fluke. Between 2020 and 2024, its population grew by 8.24%, the highest rate in the country. In raw numbers, that is nearly 1.8 million new residents in four years, with 467,347 added in 2023 alone, as noted by Census.gov. The Sunshine State … Read more
The Sunshine State’s population 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 … Read more