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Live in FL

Come For Work, Stay to Live

There’s a reason so many people visit Florida. Those same reasons are exactly why it’s also a great place to live. It’s a safe, sunny, easily navigable state. In fact, five FL cities rank in the top 25 best places to live in the country. Once you put down roots, however, a competitive cost of living – no state income tax! – and a strong educational system are just two of the perks that make it worth staying for the long haul. You can build a career, a home, and a family, all without sacrificing on a superb quality of life. Get to know the state beyond its beaches and attractions and start filling out that change-of-address form.

Florida News You'll Use

A man-made waterfall and gazebo in the Parkland community
Florida

Best Places to Live in Florida in 2025-2026

The best places to live in the Sunshine State span the beaches, coasts, farmland and tourism centers. Parkland was selected by U.S. News & World Report as the best city to live in Florida. Palm Harbor and Weston round out the top three locations.
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An aerial view of Pensacola Beach in Florida.
Economy

Florida Named No. 1 Economy in Latest U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Florida was again named the nation’s best economy by U.S. News & World Report. The Sunshine State also ranked No. 2 in education and No. 9 in fiscal stability, helping it earn the No. 6 spot overall in the most recent rankings.
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Lane Valente business sign in Punta Gorda
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Lane Valente Industries opens southern headquarters in Charlotte County

Lane Valente Industries (LVI) opened its southern headquarters near Punta Gorda Airport in Southwest Florida. LVI provides construction services, remodels, design services, energy services and facility maintenance services for companies and has a presence in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. The company will hire 30 new team members at the new facility in […]
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Georgia-Pacific Warehouse in Northeast Florida.
distribution

Georgia-Pacific announces $83 million expansion of Palatka facility

Georgia-Pacific announced it plans to build a 400,000-square-foot warehouse at its paper products mill in Northeast Florida as part of an $83 million investment. Georgia-Pacific said the warehouse in Palatka will create 20 jobs and enhance product storage and shipping capabilities.
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