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Workers and volunteers help sort and stock a Tallahassee food bank.

Poverty In Florida Falls, But Still Above National Average

Lynn Hatter

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The number of Floridians living in poverty has fallen since the Great Recession. But it’s still higher than the national average. The federal government...

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Study: Some Floridians Still Struggling Financially

Nearly half of the people living and working in Florida still struggle to make ends meet after the Great Recession, according to a new study from the…

The IWPR report finds women are more likely to live in poverty than men. The Center for Global Impact says poverty is one of the primary risks for becoming a victim of human trafficking.

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Florida's High Poverty Rate Among Women Makes It Fertile Ground For Human Trafficking And Violence

Gina Jordan

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Florida is among the worst states for women living in poverty. A report out this month by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research ( IWPR ) and the...