I'm not here to act as a Florida apologist, but ...
The state is infested with Northern Nut Jobs. I should know. I was one of them. When I was 6 (1959) the fambly uprooted and moved to St. Pete Beach from Lung Eye-land. I knew few classmates who were born in Florida. Most were from strange places like Joisey, Oh-hi-oh, Rode Eyeland, Eye-a-way, Gnu Yawk, Indian-ana Cooba and Canaday. The grass there is considered a weed north of the Jorja border.
Ya gots yer Crackers, Dixiecrats, and blue-hairs up the ying-yang. The ground one stands on is likely to get swallowed by a sink hole. The heat, humidity and occasional hurricane might be contributing factors.
Orange Juice – Not Just For Breakfast Anymore.