Upcoming Memorial Day weekend travel combined with gas prices affecting Southwest Floridians

Gas prices affecting Southwest Floridians. (CREDIT: WINK News)

Gas prices in Southwest Florida are upsetting residents. Some are spending as much as $70 and $80 to fill up their tank.

AAA also says more than three million people will fly somewhere for Memorial Day weekend, which is up 600,000 compared to last year.

With Memorial Day coming and a lot of people traveling, how will people be affected?

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