For years, Florida sold one of the most powerful dreams in America. Sunshine. Beaches. Palm trees. No state income tax. A place where life looked easier, warmer, and somehow lighter than everywhere else. And to be fair, Florida is still a giant magnet. The state added about 196,680 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, bringing its population to roughly 23.46 million. But here is the detai...
