We've always had a lot of tourists, some who decided to stay. Snowbirds, retirees, spring-breakers, Canadians, Cubans, Russians, New Yorkers etc.
Generally 3/4 of those who make the news of the weird here, originated elsewhere.
They heard the cost of living here is lower, but soon find out the price of drugs and alcohol remains the same.
It's truly a melting pot!
I can believe it.