Population Growth

Historian Urges Preserving Florida History as State Continues Population Boom

By & • Apr 19, 2017
Images: State Archives of Florida

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau through 2016 shows Florida continues to grow: nearly 2 million new people arrived in the state since 2010, a nearly 10 percent boost. In the last year alone, more than 340,000 new Floridians flocked to the state. Historians are asking what Florida could lose as that growth continues, and how to best preserve state history amid a seemingly endless boom.

Why Are Housing Prices So High? Is There A Limit To Rent Hikes? Questions About The Sunshine Economy

By • Apr 5, 2017

The South Florida economy is more than a $300 billion  engine with close to 3 million workers and 6 million people. Tourism, real estate, trade and agriculture are key industries driving the ups and downs.

Tampa Among Nation’s Biggest Population Gainers

By • Mar 23, 2017

Tampa and two other metro areas in Florida were among the nation's 10 biggest gainers in the number of people moving there last year, and another three Florida metro areas were in the top 10 for overall growth rates.


Fort Myers 'Awake the State' Rally Calls for Focus on SWFL Priorities

By & • Mar 7, 2017
Photo: Awake the State

As the 2017 Florida legislative session begins, activists are rallying behind under the “Awake the State” banner are gathering in towns all over Florida tonight, including Fort Myers.

They’re making demands on lawmakers in Tallahassee on topics ranging from education funding, to environmental issues, and more. 

Study Shows Impact Of Florida's Growing Population In 2070

By • Sep 19, 2016

The environmental group 1000 Friends of Florida released its Florida 2070 study today. It's a series of maps that show how many people Florida will hold - and where they'll live - generations from now. 

The study says that more than 33 million people will live in Florida in 2070 - that's nearly 13 million more than today.

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