Are Florida's devastating hurricanes enough to make residents move out of state?

"While it pains my heart to make this decision in the midst of our recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, this is the best decision for me and my family," said Mayor Tyler Payne, emphasizing the difficult choice of relocating after natural disasters.

"Up and down Florida's storm-battered Gulf Coast, residents are making the same calculations about whether they should stay or go. Can they afford to rebuild?" This highlights the ongoing dilemma faced by many Floridians post-hurricane.

"Florida's population has grown by one-third to 23 million residents in the two decades since Charley, Frances, Jeanne and Ivan ravaged the state." This statistic illustrates the state's resilience despite hurricane threats.

"Florida recovers much faster than you think," said Brad O'Connor, chief economist for Florida Realtors. This points to the state's ability to rebound and maintain population growth.

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