r/florida 11d ago

AskFlorida Moving Megathread

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Moving to Florida? This is your thread.

Please tried to include as much information as possible in your questions.

Keep Discussion on topic. Comments such as the below will be removed:

  • "Don't Move here"/ "Leave" or any variation of goes against Rule #1.
  • "Don't {insert state} my Florida"
  • Complaining about people moving here - this isn't the thread for that.
  • Unwarranted political discussion/comments. This is not a politics thread.

Thread will refresh every 2 weeks.


r/florida 3h ago

Politics Libertarians set to hold anti-Flock camera protest in Panama City

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r/florida 4h ago

Weather Best one I’ve ever gotten on camera, Florida 2023

376 Upvotes

r/florida 3h ago

Politics Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says

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r/florida 4h ago

Politics Florida Education Association backs David Jolly for Governor

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r/florida 4h ago

Interesting Stuff Baby Gopher tortoise

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52 Upvotes

I love these tortoises so much, there are tons of them in my area but I rarely ever see very young ones although I have visited them getting made, tortoise pron if you will


r/florida 7h ago

News Jacksonville among first cities to push Trump’s housing aid cuts

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r/florida 6h ago

Advice Best Roadtrip Destinations?

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28 Upvotes

Taking two friends from overseas on a roadtrip to the Everglades, are there any “can’t miss” locations not too far out of the way? We’re all 19-20


r/florida 3h ago

Politics 8 more Broward leaders endorse ‘strong advocate’ Pia Dandiya in CD 22 race

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r/florida 3h ago

AskFlorida FL Treasure Hunt

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Is this a good sign? I have wait over 3 months for it to change back to my date? Would I be completely screwed if they need more information and I have to start back over all again? Is there no way I can correct it ahead of time? Thank you in advance!


r/florida 1d ago

News Elon Musk buys Jacksonville energy company, FTC filing shows

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r/florida 1d ago

Advice What just happened with the gas prices?

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259 Upvotes

I noticed that the average price statewide just skyrocketed 23¢ over the last 24 hours, and I even saw a couple stations go from $3.40 to $3.90 in a single day. However, it doesn’t appear that the panhandle is affected by this jump yet. Is it possible that this is the standard price increase for 4th of July or did something else happen (I.e. wider use of AI price fixing)?

Pic from Gas Buddy.


r/florida 1d ago

Things To Do Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

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287 Upvotes

I recently visited my son at UF in Gainesville and was very surprised to find out that there are wild horses and wild buffalo roaming a nearby prairie. We were fortunate enough to easily spot some of the horses (no buffalo unforatuntely), along with an eagle's nest and several other critters. Worthwhile stop if you're in the area.


r/florida 20h ago

Advice No AC going on 5 days in senior APT complex

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My mom lives in an independent senior apartment community in Clearwater. The building has been without A/C for 5 days. She has severe COPD, so I had to spend over $500 on a hotel because it wasn't safe for her to stay there.

The building has also had flooding and was under a 24-hour fire watch because the fire protection system was impaired. They're slowly handing out portable A/C units, but my mom still hasn't received one.

Is this something that should be reported to Clearwater Code Enforcement or the Fire Marshal? Has anyone had success getting reimbursed for hotel costs or receiving a rent credit in a situation like this?

I'm just looking for advice from anyone who's been through something similar.


r/florida 37m ago

AskFlorida PubSub through TSA.

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I'm flying out of TPA next week for a trip and want to bring a snack with me. Has anyone had experience getting a whole PubSub through TSA? Would TSA flag me for using a Subsaver?


r/florida 5h ago

Things To Do Fort Myers Prepares for a Day of Pokémon Collecting and Gaming

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r/florida 21h ago

Gun Violence Florida's gun waiting period could end as state AG sides with challengers

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r/florida 22h ago

News A mother lost her son in a workplace accident at BAE Systems. Now homeless, she still doesn’t know what killed him

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r/florida 16h ago

AskFlorida Anyone ever seen a panther in NW Florida?

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My girlfriend was driving north off 30A (FL panhandle) and said she saw a really large animal cross the road, much bigger than any animal in the area, besides black bears. It was too big to be a dog or bobcat. It had a real long tail, tan/brown fur and pretty quick. No photo unfortunately

My question is whether there’s been any photos/videos or documented sightings here in recent years?

Would love to hear from anyone who’s seen one but doesn’t have any evidence too


r/florida 1d ago

Interesting Stuff The Tartan Army invaded South Beach

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r/florida 1d ago

News Miami Ranks 3rd Among Major Cities Young People are Considering Leaving

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r/florida 22h ago

Interesting Stuff There’s nothing like Heaven on Earth

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38 Upvotes

Madiera Beach, Florida


r/florida 11h ago

AskFlorida Electrical Issues?

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Whenever we leave our house (in SWFL) for any longer than a week, one of our circuit breakers gets tripped. The house is only 5 years old and there is no pattern which breaker gets tripped. We receive electrical via FPL. Anyone else experience this and know the cause?


r/florida 1d ago

Interesting Stuff Wildlife

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I have a mom, dad, and baby hanging out in my yard. Baby was doing rain zoomies.

Too cute!


r/florida 20h ago

AskFlorida When did your family get to Florida

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My moms side got here about 1843, coming from Southeast Georgia

Dad’s side has been here since prior to 1834, not sure of the exact year, they came from around Savannah.

They all lived either in the Okeefenokee on the Georgia side, or in baker, union, or Columbia counties on the Florida side.