Smart energy policies mean freedom for all Floridians | Opinion

Florida is a state unlike any other in the union. Key among our differences is Florida’s geography, boasting the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, with 825 miles of accessible beaches to enjoy. However, as the only state bordering both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, we are also most susceptible to hurricanes. In the nearly 175 years of NOAA record-keeping, Florida has seen almost twice as many hurricanes as Texas, the second-most hurricane-ravaged state.

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