Latest NewsState Florida’s Minimum Wage Earners Work 98 Hours a Week to Afford Rent By Editor September 3, 2014 Source: Washington Post Renting or owning a home has become out of reach for the majority of Americans. Working a 40-hour-week, a single-earner in Florida who makes the minimum wage will need to work 14 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week to afford rent. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Previous articleHome Depot Investigating “Massive” Hack, Customer Data Likely at RiskNext articleNAACP, Al Sharpton Slammed by Ferguson Protestor Related Articles New Reasons for Travelers to Stay, Play and Explore in Daytona Beach Cruise Line’s Newest, Largest Ship Designed for Relaxation, Rejuvenation Man Arrested for Illegally Importing Livestock in Florida LEAVE A REPLY Comment: Please enter your comment! Name:* Please enter your name here Email:* You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Website: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Type in the text displayed above Δ Latest Articles Tourism & Entertainment New Reasons for Travelers to Stay, Play and Explore in Daytona Beach Tourism & Entertainment Cruise Line’s Newest, Largest Ship Designed for Relaxation, Rejuvenation Crime Man Arrested for Illegally Importing Livestock in Florida Tourism & Entertainment ‘Keep the Party Going’ at Margaritaville for Jimmy Buffett Day Celebration Tourism & Entertainment ‘Just a Few Friends’ Fest Celebrates Jimmy Buffett in Key West Load more Donate to West Orlando News - support local journalism and extensive public records request charges with a donation: