Fact Check: Is the Cost of Living the Top Issue Facing Floridians?

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Claimant: Fentrice Driskell

Claim: Cost of living is the number one issue facing Floridians.

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Polling from Florida Atlantic University found large majorities of Floridians identifying inflation and housing affordability as their top concerns, supporting the claim that cost of living is the state’s leading issue.

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Date: 01/15/2026

 

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Last Updated on January 15, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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