* If the subsidies that help Americans pay for Affordable Care Act insurance plans expire at the end of 2025—as expected—the biggest hit will be in South Florida, which happens to be the country’s top market for the coverage. And let’s not forget that Florida is one of just a handful of states that have not expanded Medicaid.
* According to the National Association of Realtors, real estate accounts for 24.1% of Florida’s gross domestic product—the largest share of any state.
* Approximately 14% of the (3 million) students enrolled in Florida public schools attend charters.
* WalletHub data show that Orlando is the most-retiree friendly city in the U.S. Senior-friendly (state) tax policies and excellent geriatric hospital services were major factors. Miami was rated 4th and Tampa 5th.
* Florida has executed more people this year–15–than any other state. It’s followed by Texas and Alabama with 5 each. Two more are planned in Florida this month.
* A bill that would require teachers to take an oath to God and the U.S. Constitution and be positive role models “in both conduct and character” begs a question. Why not require legislators, especially the DeSantis-MAGA ones, to take an oath to “follow my conscience—not self-serving, partisan politics–and do what’s best for all Floridians” no matter who is governor or president.