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Moving to Florida sounded like the start of a better life. For some people in these clips, it became a decision they wish they could undo. In this video, residents talk about traffic, rising living costs, exhausting heat, disappointing job opportunities, and missing the places they left behind. Some are preparing to move back. Others are warning people to visit before committing to life there. The sunshine was part of the appeal. So were the beaches and the promise of a fresh start. But once everyday life replaced the vacation feeling, these residents started seeing Florida very differently.