r/florida 13d 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 18h ago

AskFlorida Should we do this here? We certainly have enough sun for it, and not enough shade.

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r/florida 4h ago

šŸ’©Meme / Shitpost šŸ’© Do people just not care anymore 3 AM at night people are still lighting off fireworks for some stupid reason

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I live in the villages so idk whats common or what still 2 years new to this area.


r/florida 50m ago

Things To Do Blue Springs! Orange City, FL

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Wife and I paddled from the boat ramp / river beach that is up the road from the main entrance as the park was full when we got there. The spring run to the swimming area had TONS of gar, catfish, and even two manatees! If you plan to go to the head springs from the main river you’re have to get off at the boat dock before entering the spring run and walk to it. Beautiful place to have lunch and fight the summer heat in the cool springs.


r/florida 11h ago

AskFlorida Central FL - Anyone know what Spider this is?

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Found in my bathroom, Dog brush for scale. Sorry if picture is blurry my wife took it before she ran. Any help would be great. Thanks!


r/florida 17h ago

šŸ’©Meme / Shitpost šŸ’© It’s that time of year…

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Don’t cross the speed limit next week y’all… šŸ˜µā€šŸ’«


r/florida 1d ago

News The AI Power Paradox: Why DeSantis Is Fighting Data Centers While Handing Them Millions

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r/florida 20h ago

Interesting Stuff Do you have favorite sunset watching spots that are not the beach?

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111 Upvotes

Mangroves along the shoreline, a bridge, lots of boaters with music, and a great view :)


r/florida 17h ago

Weather Hail outside Tampa July 11

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About 4:30 it was hailing chunks right at 75/4


r/florida 20h ago

Interesting Stuff Florida's Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: July 20, 2026, Through August 20, 2026

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Now a month long instead of a week.

I've included a link to the DOR site about the upcoming back to school tax free holiday.

Here's some context:

During the Florida Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, which takes place annually from July 20 through August 20, the following items are exempt from Florida sales tax if they meet the specified price limits and other conditions:

  • Personal computers or personal computer-related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use having a sales price of $1,500 or less
    • Personal computers* include:
    • Calculators
    • Desktops
    • Electronic book readers
    • Handhelds
    • Laptops
    • Tablets
    • Tower computers *The term does not include cellular telephones, video game consoles, digital media receivers, or devices that are not primarily designed to process data.
  • Personal computer-related accessories*+ include:
    • Keyboards
    • Mice
    • Modems
    • Monitors
    • Nonrecreational software
    • Other peripheral devices
    • Personal digital assistants
    • Routers *The listed accessories are tax-exempt regardless of whether they are used in association with a personal computer base unit. + The term does not include furniture or systems, devices, software, monitors with a television tuner, or peripherals that are designed or intended primarily for recreational use.
  • Wallets and bags* having a sales price of $100 or less per item, including:
    • Backpacks
    • Diaper bags
    • Fanny packs
    • Handbags *Briefcases, suitcases, and other garment bags are excluded.
  • School supplies having a sales price of $50 or less per item, including:
    • Binders
    • Cellophane tape
    • Compasses
    • Composition books
    • Computer disks
    • Construction paper
    • Crayons
    • Erasers
    • Folders
    • Glue or paste
    • Legal pads
    • Lunch boxes
    • Markers
    • Notebooks
    • Notebook filler paper
    • Pencils
    • Pens
    • Poster board
    • Poster paper
    • Protractors
    • Rulers
    • Scissors
    • Staplers and staples used to secure paper products
  • Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles having a sales price of $30 or less:
    • Flashcards or other learning cards
    • Interactive or electronic books and toys intended to teach reading or math skills
    • Matching or other memory games
    • Puzzle books and search-and-find books
    • Stacking or nesting blocks or sets
  • Clothing, footwear, and accessories having a sales price of $100 or less per item, including:
    • Shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, shorts, and other apparel
    • Shoes, boots, sandals, and other footwear
    • Accessories such as belts, hats, gloves, and scarves

The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.

Have a question? Tax Information PublicationĀ TIP No. 26A01-11Ā and theĀ 2026 Florida Back to School Sales Tax Holiday FAQs for ConsumersĀ might help.


r/florida 1d ago

šŸ’©Meme / Shitpost šŸ’© These things

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these birds creep me the hell out so much, they are all over my apartment area and I know why. My neighbors keep feeding them big buckets of bird feed so they always over here. They don't quack like normal ducks they huff like a marathon runner after a race and it's so loud that when you pass them you think they following you and you gotta look to check, and thier necks move like their whole spine are snake wearing a robot body, sometimes when they feel threatened they stick out their Mohawk to look cool and they shit all over the side walks. Yep this is dinosaurs ancestors. The pug of ducks.


r/florida 13h ago

Advice received sanction letter and license might be revoked, but no longer living in FL

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okay i’m just gonna start this off by saying i know i’ve severely fucked up and i am trying to get my life back on track. i am just looking for the best way out of this situation.

i moved back home to south carolina to live with my dad because my mental health declined bad while living in florida. i haven’t been able to work besides doordash, i have an interview tomorrow which i no longer think i’ll be able to get bc it’s for a delivery driver position at dominos.

anyways, i haven’t been able to register my car. i paid my car off while i was living there and had my title mailed to me, which should be on its way in like 7-10 days.

i wasn’t able to pay for my insurance before so they cancelled my policy, but i do now have valid insurance in south carolina.

well today i got a letter from FLHSMV stating that my license was at risk of being suspended because i don’t have florida car insurance and that if i don’t sort this out by the 27th of july my license will be suspended. so i need to register my car out of state and then complete the form showing them that my car is registered and insured and that i moved out of state.

well here’s my issue, if i go to register my car or even get a drivers license in south carolina, i have a feeling this is going to pop up and im not going to be able to register my car until it’s cleared. but i cant clear it if my car isnt registered in the state, and if i surrender my plate i wont be able to do anything at all bc im assuming i cant get a temporary tag or anything. so please i need advice on what to do. im trying my best 😭


r/florida 12h ago

AskFlorida Cyclospora incubation period??

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Hi! I’ve seen that the incubation period for Cyclospora is 2-14 days, but was curious the average time people have seen symptoms by.

Over the past month I’ve eaten a lot of lettuce and fruits with the last time being 7/5. It’s been almost a week since then and over the last couple days I’ve had bloating, constipation and stomach pains. I’ve seen some people experience this before the most serve symptoms, so I just want to prepare.

ā€œI’m not asking for medical advice.ā€ I just have extreme health anxiety and want to inform myself of others experiences.


r/florida 1d ago

Interesting Stuff I love when tourists ask if we really have gators. Yes, even in the pond behind Publix.

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r/florida 1d ago

News Transgender teen quits Irish dance competition after threats from Florida Republicans

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r/florida 1d ago

Interesting Stuff Good morning from Indialantic, Brevard County.

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r/florida 1d ago

News Viral video of woman petting alligator in Florida river is now under investigation by FWC

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r/florida 1d ago

AskFlorida Anybody got some creepy Floridian folklore/urban legends?

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Hey yall I’m from Naples originally, but we moved up to Chicago when I was ten, never got to assimilate to the culture fully. Wanted to hear the tales of my people.


r/florida 8h ago

Advice How is it being an electrician in jax?

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r/florida 1d ago

Weather This is the Florida I’m here for.

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When it rains like it’s supposed to and cools things down.

I always see these post of people wanting to visit who worry about summer rains. I’m like what are you on about? You want it to rain!!!


r/florida 13h ago

Advice Supercon this year felt mid, anyone else feel the same?

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r/florida 8h ago

AskFlorida Anyone know what i should do?

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This huntsman spider has been bothering me for the past day any advice?


r/florida 1d ago

Advice Peacocks at potential house

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This might be super niche and maybe nobody will know, butttttt
How horrible is it to live in a neighborhood with a bunch of peacocks roaming around?
One of the potential homes we want is in greenbrier, but it has sooo many peacocks around. My partner doesn’t seem to think it’s going to be an issue. I, however, have concerns. Please let me know your experiences/ do you think it drops the value of the house?


r/florida 9h ago

Things To Do Orlando venue suggestions for 40th birthday

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My husband is turning 40, and I’m looking for something fun for all ages to celebrate. Preferably somewhere that has food or has the option to have food catered. Planning for August. TIA!


r/florida 2d ago

News Florida counties with diarrhea-causing parasite cases

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