We know it and you know it, too: The pandemic messed with a LOT of people’s jobs.

According to the “2021 Best Cities to Live in America” survey by Niche, Gainesville, Tampa, and St. Petersburg are among the best cities in the country to live in for the year of 2021.

It has officially been a year since Floridians temporarily went on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and while some things haven’t changed (like flip-flop-wearing, sunbathing, and tank top- rocking all year round), some things, have — including Floridians’ views on recreational marijuana. According to a new poll conducted by Recovery.org, a provider of addiction recovery resources, 1 in 4 (24%) Floridians say they now have a more relaxed view towards recreational marijuana use after experiencing a year under lockdown orders. The survey also found that 49% of all respondents say that following the stress caused by the pandemic, they empathize more with those who turn to cannabis for relief. Currently, recreational marijuana is illegal in the state of Florida. However, medical marijuana treatment is currently legal in the Sunshine State and is sold only at state-approved dispensaries.

MIAMI – While we’ve reported in the past how one or two Florida counties continuously rank high in regards to congestion or gas-mileage per commute, the Sunshine State has made it to the top 10 best states n the United States. In the study, Florida is ranked no. AdFurthermore, the state has nationally acclaimed state universities, private universities as well as community colleges. According to the study, Florida ranked no. The top 9 best states listed in the study are, in order from first to ninth: Washington, Minnesota, Utah, New Hampshire, Idaho, Nebraska, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts.