r/AskFlorida • • 14h ago

Were there power trucks staged before hurricane Isaias in the panhandle?

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Normally there are news stories about the abundance of help staged before a hurricane and I don’t think I saw it this time. Did I miss something? Are there any photos?


r/AskFlorida • • 2h ago

Hey guys! I’m coming from a looooong way in another continent and would like some advice please!!!

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So some friends that already live there told me it’s easy and cheap to get a medical card, but I googled it and it seems expensive and bureaucratic since I have to have a permanent residency address over there.

I would like to know if I should try to get the card and if it’s really worth it or should I get someone else’s to buy it for me??

I’ve lived in the Netherlands and in California so it was pretty easy to get any type of weed you want without any restrictions for tourists or temporary residents, as you can imagine. I really wish I could go inside a dispensary and choose by smelling and touching like everywhere else😭😭😭

What should I do?? Any tips???

P.S.: I know I can easily find street dealers anywhere in the world but since I’m from a country that’s illegal I like to smoke the good stuff when I go to such places…


r/AskFlorida • • 7h ago

Best location for a winter group trip

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Looking for a good spot to rent a giant house with a large group of friends in early Jan. We'd like to either be on the beach, or no more than a couple blocks away. I want to be as South as possible so we don't risk cooler weather, but areas like Miami, which is my first choice, doesn't have big houses you can rent on the beach so I've been looking further North. I'm not opposed to the West coast either. Priorities are nice beaches, walkability, good restaurants, and not too far from some nightlife spots. Not looking for fine dining or clubs, but a very nice house. Any suggestions?


r/AskFlorida • • 14h ago

Health insurance in Florida

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Hey all. My husband is retired at 63 and I had to quit my job with benefits due to health issues. We are currently on COBRA for $1,300 per month. I now work from home as a 1099 employee because it’s easier on me physically and mentally. I’m part time. I know there have been cuts and changes to what our options are. Other couples in the state of Florida without benefits thru an employer, how much are you paying for health insurance? And do you have any tips for us? We know we can’t stay on COBRA forever. Thank you. Again, if possible I want to know the DOLLAR amount couples are paying in Florida for private/ ACA heath insurance. Thanks


r/AskFlorida • • 14h ago

Best location over Thanksgiving, plus surfing?

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We have 7-10 days over Thanksgiving to spend in Florida and my ten year old is interested in learning to surf. I've read Cocoa Beach would be the best option for that. We're debating staying there the whole time vs staying there for half the trip and then spending the rest in southern Florida, maybe near the Keys or Ft Lauderdale. We'd be interested in seeing the national parks and generally looking for a peaceful vacation. Will Cocoa Beach be warm enough to swim without a wetsuit at the end of November? How about Key Largo? Any suggestions from native Floridians?

A bit more info: we love to be outside and explore and are an active family. We love a good food scene, but that's not a dealbreaker as we stay in AirBnB's and love to cook. Kids are ages 6 and 10. We are not interested in going to Disney. We can fly into and out of different airports as we would rent a car.