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Is Florida Just for Rich People Now?
20 minutes Posted May 27, 2026 at 8:03 pm.
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Florida, once an affordable haven, is rapidly transforming into a state for the wealthy. As a result, living costs are rising and population growth is slowing overall. WSJ’s Arian Campo-Flores reports on the affordability crisis and speaks with Republican Senator Rick Scott about what the state can do to create better-paying jobs and housing. Ryan Knutson hosts.Further Listening:
- The Florida Cops Who Act as ICE Agents
- California Billionaires Are Freaking Out Over a New Tax ProposalSign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
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