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 Controversial Candidate for Florida Governor Holds Event at UCF Senate Candidate Promises to Cut Costs, Crush Corruption in Florida Florida Democratic Representative Resigns, Democrats Respond 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 Orlando Briefs Controversial Candidate for Florida Governor Holds Event at UCF Politics Senate Candidate Promises to Cut Costs, Crush Corruption in Florida Crime Florida Democratic Representative Resigns, Democrats Respond Central Florida Next Phase of Regional Collaboration Begins in Four Corners Featured Columnists Advanced Radiation Therapy Offers Veterans Faster Path Through Prostate Cancer Treatment Load more Donate to West Orlando News - support local journalism and extensive public records request charges with a donation: