In most respects, weather, especially in the winter, is just about the only really good thing about Florida. Its buggy, full of lizards, the woods are harsh, never change colors and are full of nasty things that bite and the land is flatter than my ex-wife and just about as hospitable.
There are alligators in the lakes and rivers, sharks close to the beach, 8 foot pythons and iguanas falling from the trees when the temp hits 45 (weather).
The West coast is a breeding ground for red tide which will ruin even the nicest beach day(weather again) and recently, something called blue green algae filled canals and marinas with goop that had an indescribable feted ordor and hung around for months. Jobs pay a lot less than many of the rust belt states and while there is no state income tax residents are nickel and dimed to death with hidden fees, move here and register your car and you'll see what I mean.
Oh, and speaking of weather, there are hurricanes, sometimes several in a summer. Florida is somewhat narrow but is loooooong, portions of the state are closer to Havana than to the state capitol. Many places between I-75 and I-95 are akin to a 3rd world country or a scene from Deliverance without the hills.
All in all, there are some fun places to visit, some great hotels, and some beautiful beaches (weather permitting). Its great for vacation but not so great if you have to work here, raise a family, or commute to work. If you like Publix or Walgreens, you're in luck because there seems to be one of each every 3 blocks and if you like 8 minute traffic lights, we have them too, damned near every block. The upside is you don't have to shovel sunshine!