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Florida Is the Only US State That Starts with F
State and County Insights
Matthew Gray

Florida Is the Only US State That Starts with F – History, Geography, and Surprising Facts

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

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September 15, 2025 No Comments
Demographics
Matthew Gray

Why Florida Continues to Dominate US. Population Growth in 2025?

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,

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August 18, 2025 No Comments
Aerial view of Miami skyline and bridge, capturing the impact of Florida’s population boom on urban growth
Demographics
Matthew Gray

The Florida Population Boom – Which Cities Are Growing Fastest?

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

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May 26, 2025 No Comments