Florida has become the center of a heated debate regarding migration trends. NBC reported that residents are fleeing the state in large numbers, a claim strongly criticized by Governor Ron DeSantis and his team members Christina Pushaw and Bryan D Griffin, who argue that Florida actually leads the nation in net migration. Official state reports, including one from the Legislative Office of Economic and Demographic Research, and data from the U.S. Census Bureau, which notes Florida recorded 4 out of the top 5 fastest metro areas in the U.S., support the claim of Florida's popularity. These reports highlight the state's need for more immigrants due to demographic shifts, such as young people leaving and death rates exceeding birth rates. Despite this, nearly 500,000 residents reportedly left Florida in 2022, citing rising costs and a hostile political environment under DeSantis's administration. This controversy has sparked a broader discussion on the state's political climate and its impact on population trends.
Florida officials, media and residents mock NBC for 'partisan anecdotes' about people leaving the state https://t.co/JUhOqBQyQ9
I love Florida. I've called it home for a few years now. I’ve been seeing a lot of news about people leaving after a huge wave of people moving in. If you’re one of the people coming or going, I want to hear from you. What’s driving your decision? https://t.co/kSwtY4itvY
In a new report by WalletHub, analysts look at various metrics to determine the healthiest and unhealthiest cities in America. https://t.co/rzp8ams6A0
Americans Love Florida - great piece from @NateSilver538 "And here a truth that some of my progressive readers might find uncomfortable: Americans love Florida. Lots of people are moving there, and relatively few people are leaving." https://t.co/0sGPEurW8K https://t.co/2ybXrAvM7e
Americans Love Florida - new, great piece from @NateSilver538 And here a truth that some of my progressive readers might find uncomfortable: Americans love Florida. Lots of people are moving there, and relatively few people are leaving." https://t.co/0sGPEurW8K https://t.co/JiBHQB0wr9
NEW: Orlando ranked as Florida’s healthiest city, according to study https://t.co/ZKso01uq1p
NBC News Raked Over Coals After 'Migration' Hit Piece on Ron DeSantis and Florida Falls Flat https://t.co/Fo23SjmbXB
Nearly 500k FL residents fled the state in 2022, facing rising costs & a “hostile political environment.” This is Ron DeSantis’s Florida. While ignoring real issues, DeSantis created a culture war, driving revenue & talent from the state. #DeSantisFailedUs https://t.co/5DpdM3wwAd https://t.co/S0sDXombKd
Report: Where does Houston rank when it comes to healthy cities in America? https://t.co/d8o0DgxrbD
.@USCensusBureau reports that Florida recorded 4 out of the top 5 fastest metro areas in the U.S. Reporting by@DrewDixon30 https://t.co/g0CvGCNkXz #FlaPol
Thousands of Florida transplants are leaving the Sunshine State https://t.co/zRzY5rytJK https://t.co/zRzY5rytJK
NBC highlights people ‘fleeing’ Florida despite highest-in-nation net migration https://t.co/7YQA2IAJAP
NBC says people are "fleeing" Florida, draws ire from DeSantis officials https://t.co/7YQA2IAJAP
A report released in Jan. by the Leg. Office of Econo and Demo Research, outlines how, even as DeSantis signs more bills cracking down on immigration, more immigrants are needed as young people leave the state and death rates exceed birth rates. https://t.co/yJ0pLrmJBC
ICYMI: New from me, Florida state reports contradict anti-immigrant rhetoric from state officials. They say migration is needed due to population trends and that uncompensated healthcare costs are not correlated to undocumented people. The state tried to hide data & got caught. https://t.co/AEdmHuWGQW
WATCH: DeSantis grills NBC for story that residents are "fleeing" Florida in droves "Trying to say people are leaving Florida in droves. And then they had to admit in the article we were #1 for net in migration in the year that they're talking about!" https://t.co/kn12eqBQJg
NEW: Members of DeSantis' team @ChristinaPushaw, @BryanDGriffin scathe NBC for report on people "fleeing" Florida, sidestepping the state's number one spot in net migration "Florida will be just fine if NBC liberals decide not to move here." https://t.co/7YQA2IAJAP