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The State of Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States of America. Most of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico on its west and the Atlantic Ocean on its east. Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, except for southern Florida, where the climate borders on tropical and the Florida Keys, which have a tropical climate. Florida was named by Juan Ponce de León, who landed on the peninsula on 2 April 1513, during Pascua Florida (Spanish for “Flowery Easter,” referring to the Easter season). Florida’s economy relies heavily on tourism. Florida is situated mostly on a large peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida. It extends to the northwest into a panhandle, extending along the northern Gulf of Mexico. It is bordered on the north by the states of Georgia and Alabama, and on the west, at the end of the panhandle, by Alabama. It is near the countries of the Caribbean, particularly the Bahamas and Cuba. Florida’s extensive coastline made it a perceived target during World War II, so the government built airstrips all around the state. Today approximately 400 airports are still in service due to the coastal geography of the state. Florida is one of the largest states east of the Mississippi. Only Alaska and Michigan are larger in water area.
At 345 feet (105 m) above mean sea level, Britton Hill is the highest point in Florida and the lowest highpoint of any U.S. state. Contrary to popular belief, however, Florida is not entirely “flat.” Some places, such as Clearwater, feature vistas that rise 50 to 100 feet (15–30 m) above the water. Much of the interior of Florida, typically 25 miles (40 km) or more away from the coastline, features hills with elevations ranging from 100 to 250 feet (30–76 m) in many locations. Lake County holds the highest point of peninsular Florida, Sugarloaf Mountain, at 312 feet (95 m).

 

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Greg Norman's Southern Cross Developments Selects River Rim Ranch

Greg Norman’s Southern Cross Developments, proprietor of the exclusive “Norman Estates” real estate brand, is pleased to announce that River Rim Ranch in Teton Valley, Idaho will be the location for its newest project, the “Norman Ranch Estates. [Read More]

 

News from Jacksonville and Northern Florida from WLTV

Powerball winner vs. lottery losers

May 19, 2013 2:24 pm

While one lucky person is enjoying a HUGE windfall from winning the Powerball drawing Saturday night, the rest of us are lottery losers, and throwing those tickets away.

 

JCC releases the Jax 2025 Vision Report

May 19, 2013 8:44 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Hundreds of Jacksonville citizens who participated in nine month JAX 2025 Vision Report project gathered at Everbank to see the results of their labor, outlined in a 100 page vis...

 

Domestic dispute leaves man in critical condition

May 18, 2013 10:17 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A domestic dispute between a man and a woman ended with both suffering stab wounds. 

 

Man shot twice at local gas station

May 18, 2013 4:46 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A man was shot twice in the stomach after an apparent altercation at a local gas station.

 

Is there a secret formula to winning the lottery?

May 18, 2013 11:33 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Many successful companies have them: secret formulas to their success. So does the lottery have a secret formula too?

 

Palatka Blue Crab Festival 25th anniversary

May 18, 2013 11:10 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Chairwoman C.J. Morris tells us all the exciting this going on at the 25th annual Palatka Blue Crab Festival. 

 

Hurricane guide: preparing for the worst

May 18, 2013 10:46 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Christian Smith has been with the American Red Cross for 19 years, and tells us what you need to know in case you have to stay at a shelter.

 

Great grilling recipes for Memorial Day Weekend

May 18, 2013 10:44 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Chef Bill Thompson from the Art Institute of Jacksonville shares some great recipes for grilling out. 

 

Monday on GMJ: FCN rewards 'Hero Next Door Scholarship'

May 18, 2013 8:55 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The winners have almost all been revealed! First Coast News has a few more Hero Next Door student scholarship giveaways left. 

 

Tim Tebow speaks at The Providence School

May 17, 2013 11:57 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tim Tebow was in town Friday night, speaking at The Providence School.

 
 

South Florida News from The Sun-Sentinel

Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion

May 19, 2013 6:50 pm

May 19 (TheWrap.com) - Yahoo's board has unanimously signed off on a $1.1 billion deal to the blogging service Tumblr, reports published Sunday indicated. The deal will be announced Monday morning and...

 

Gun range, ATV course proposed for Palm Beach County parks

May 19, 2013 5:59 pm

Forget slides, swings and soccer fields.    

 

'Star Trek Into Darkness' is No. 1 at box office but falls short of predictions

May 19, 2013 5:20 pm

May 19 (TheWrap.com) - "Star Trek Into Darkness" zoomed to $84 million in its North American debut this weekend and knocked "Iron Man 3" out of the top spot, but couldn't ascend to...

 

Police: Fight over dogs leaves Loxahatchee man critically wounded

May 19, 2013 3:37 pm

A 47-year-old man is charged with attempted first-degree murder with a firearm after police say he shot and wounded his neighbor during a squabble over their dogs.   &nb...

 

Miami Dolphins sign former Gator tailback Mike Gillislee

May 19, 2013 2:32 pm

The Miami Dolphins have signed former University of Florida tailback Mike Gillislee, making him the fifth member of the 2013 draft class to sign his rookie deal.   &nbsp...

 

Single winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida | Lotto alerts

May 19, 2013 1:59 pm

One ticket sold in Florida has matched all six numbers for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million, according to the Powerball website.    

 

New rules may make it easier to fight tickets but harder to win

May 19, 2013 11:50 am

South Florida drivers may soon find it a lot easier to fight those pesky red-light camera tickets.    

 

Kids bowl free through September | Deal alerts

May 19, 2013 11:00 am

Kids can bowl two free games a day at participating South Florida bowling centers through the end of the summer.    

 

A Florida first: UF offering cheaper online degrees

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

If you're a student, established professional or business owner, an initiative recently approved by the Florida Legislature may change how you pursue a college degree, advance your career or locate yo...

 

Post-session Citizens is best ever, says CEO and president

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

Hurricane season doesn't officially start until next month, but Citizens Property Insurance Corp. already has weathered a series of political and public-relations storms.   ...

 
 

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