32304’s child poverty tops 40%, straining families as limited resources widen gaps

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More than 700,000 children in Florida live in poverty, according to a Florida Chamber of Commerce report, underscoring a problem that advocates say is especially visible in parts of Tallahassee.

The report puts Florida’s child poverty rate at 16.5%, and says it is higher for children under 5.

In Tallahassee, one ZIP code stands out: 32304. Figures show more than 40% of children there live in poverty…

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