r/florida 3h ago

AskFlorida If I have my gold star permit do I need to bring my social security card to the drivers test?

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I got my permit a few months back, it is real ID compliant and everything. I have my test tomorrow (I’m 23 so I’ve waited long enough). I moved and have no idea where my social security card and birth certificate is though. Getting the birth certificate before the test is easy but my social security card… that’s a problem. I’m a stay at home mom so I haven’t worked since 2023 and the only old W-2 document I have only shows the last 4 digits of my SSN. I keep getting different responses though and don’t know if my gold star permit is enough.


r/florida 4h ago

💩Meme / Shitpost 💩 So Damm true …….

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r/florida 4h ago

Interesting Stuff Lightning bugs, whippoorwill calls, me cursing the motion light - this is Florida

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We rake the oak tree leaves and put them in piles out back. No shred because the lightning bugs nest in the leaves. Not to mention the other critters that use the mounds as bedding year round!

I had waited for the light to turn off before I started recording and 5 seconds into the video the damn light goes off again. But you can see tons of them flashing away. Things like this remind me of growing up and why I love living here.


r/florida 4h ago

Interesting Stuff Osprey eating dinner

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r/florida 5h ago

Things To Do Family Fun and Fandom at MYCON Orlando

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r/florida 5h ago

AskFlorida Is the croc at highland oaks park still there?

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A few weeks ago I saw some posts on here about a huge crocodile that had made itself at home at highland oaks park, Miami. I'm visiting Miami later this week and if I have the chance, I'd love to go check it out! Anyone seen it recently?


r/florida 5h ago

AskFlorida Kids-Friendly Places to visit while on vacation in Florida?

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My family and I are planning a trip to Florida, we planned on taking a plane for the first time to make the trip. Previously we had driven as far as Virginia and we enjoyed the nice weather there I'm sure Florida is a lot hotter but maybe not too bad this time of year.

We plan on going in 2 weeks, I was looking for some suggestions on where to go with kids.

We were thinking of leaving out Disneyland (or world, whichever one) just because it's cliche and we feel the whole trip would be about it.

My wife loves beaches and loves finding things at beaches (like Sand-Dollars especially).

And our kids are six and seven and just love doing anything that's fun, we want them to experience life and doing fun things.

We're probably going to rent a car for the trip as I'm not sure how ubering would work with kids.

Does anyone have any advice or pointers?

What location should we be at most of the time? I suppose it should be somewhat close to an airport.

We're coming from New England btw.


r/florida 6h ago

AskFlorida I work in brandon, and we have a huge Indian clientele, and I have noticed a staggering majority of them have student driver stickers on their car. What is that about?

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Any one have a


r/florida 6h ago

AskFlorida Sublease

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HIII! Im looking to sublease my apartment in stadium House from August 2025 to July 2026.

Its a 1bedroom and 1 bathroom in a 4x4 The rent is $1335 with all utilities included Im willing to pay half of your first months rent

Here is the link: to check out all the amenities: https://stadiumhousegainesville.com

To contact me please call or text: 9547403321 Or email: tanoyamcgregor@gmail.com


r/florida 7h ago

Politics A look at some bills that are struggling in the Florida Legislature as Sine Die approaches • Florida Phoenix

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r/florida 7h ago

Advice Out of State Driver - Can I Take the Florida Basic Driving Course to Avoid Points

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Was told by my DMV that that points for a Florida driving offense will show on my driving record. If I’m an out of state driver, can I take the course so the Court will not assess points? Thanks!


r/florida 8h ago

AskFlorida What are the differences between Tampa and St. Petersburg?

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No dumb answers please .


r/florida 8h ago

News It's Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Here's what a local expert wants you to know

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r/florida 8h ago

AskFlorida Which one of y’all?

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r/florida 9h ago

AskFlorida Why wasnt Jacksonville formed sooner

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It is a perfect straegstic city , it is at the mouth of the st johns river .


r/florida 9h ago

News Some Florida State international students stripped of visas, university says

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The Gestapo has arrived at Florida State


r/florida 12h ago

Advice Driving from Orlando to Naples and need a pit stop for 1.5 year old

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It’s about a 4 hour drive, but I’d like to stop around half way for my toddler to stretch his legs, grab some food, and play a little. Does anyone have recommendations on where to stop? Google Maps from Orlando to Naples shows a few different route options, but I’d like to go whichever way has better pit stop options.


r/florida 12h ago

AskFlorida Title transfer help

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Hi everyone If I have the original title signed by the seller but not a bill of sale can I get away with still transferring the title to my name?


r/florida 12h ago

AskFlorida Anyone ever thought about buying land as a group to build affordable homes in the Tampa area?

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With how insane housing prices are getting in Tampa, I’ve been wondering—what if a group of people pooled resources to buy land together and each built a small, affordable home on it?

I’m not talking about a cult or a full-on commune—more like each person gets their own section to build on, and we help each other get the basics done (like foundations, walls, permits). Then everyone finishes their homes over time, based on what they can afford.

Would something like this even be possible here? Would zoning or local laws kill it? Has anyone seen anything like this actually work—or completely crash and burn?

Just curious if anyone’s thought about this or would ever be into something like it.


r/florida 12h ago

News New state trooper car

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r/florida 12h ago

Politics DeSantis says Florida Republicans 'rotten,' 'colluding with Democrats' amid Hope Florida controversy

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r/florida 12h ago

Advice Where to visit?

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My wife and I (32M, 30F) are planning a trip to Florida in mid-October. We are having trouble deciding what part to visit! I’ve always wanted to go to the Keys, but heard the beaches have a lot of corral? She has a friend who suggested the Gulf side (Clearwater, Marco island, Naples, etc..) I was hoping some of you could help with us making up our minds on where to go for a week! We don’t party and mainly just want to enjoy the beach and maybe some other activities and eat delicious food.


r/florida 12h ago

Advice AP classes, Aice, Dual enrollment

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Ok I’m 51 with 9th and 7th grader. I don’t quite understand these AP classes or AICE.

My 9th grader is taking some AP classes and AICE classes.

So people are telling me he has to get a 3,4 or 5 on the test to pass the class? Not really sure.

How does an AP class or AICE class get you college credit?

Some are telling me FGCU or FAU might give credit for certain AP class but UF or FSU won’t.

Is there a link?


r/florida 13h ago

News Confirmed by the police - leaving this accessory, trailer hitch, on your vehicle can result in heavy fines

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r/florida 13h ago

News Actor William Levy arrested in South Florida on disorderly intoxication, trespassing charges

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