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Strawberry shortage already affecting Florida store shelves

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If you're a big fan of strawberry shortcake, there may be hard times ahead.

You will soon see fewer strawberries on store shelves.

Florida farmers are reporting this year's winter has dramatically affected the strawberry crop leading to a smaller harvest.

The director of the Florida Growers Association says the unusually cold weather has been a financial disaster for strawberry farmers.

Grocery stores in central Florida have already begun to report strawberry shortages.

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