A huge misconception about Florida is that life is easy here and there are lots free beaches anyone can enjoy, only interrupted by orange groves and theme parks.
My experience is that is is a transient state, with folks staying long enough to realize that the jobs are few and low-paying, and the cost of living is as high as anywhere else. Instead of state income tax, "fees" are imposed. It seems as if there is a rich 10%, a very small middle class, and an ever-growing majority of people subsisting. As the jobs are lost, crime keeps going up and up. Shhhhhhhh... don't tell the tourists!