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The Florida Panhandle is the region of the state of Florida which includes the westernmost 16 counties in the state. It is a narrow strip lying between Alabama and Georgia to the north and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Culturally and in terms of history and climate, the region is more closely tied to the Deep South than to peninsular Florida.
Shortly after the Civil War, residents of Florida's peninsula considered ceding the state's entire western arm to Alabama for a million dollars. Alabama's leaders decided that the land was 'a sand bank and gopher region', and, as a result, the Panhandle remained a part of Florida. The region is a major source of revenue for the state today.

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Tallahassee and Panhandle News from The Tallahassee Democrat

Citizens jump in to help nab robber of Publix shopper

Sep 5, 2008 6:50 am

"We think this is a great example of teamwork, citizens getting involved, assisting law enforcement in catching a dangerous criminal," LCSO spokesman Sgt. TonyDrzewiecki said.

Wakulla Sheriff's Office investigating pet mill

Sep 5, 2008 6:20 am

Wakulla County Sheriff's Office investigators are trying to get a court order so they can rescue a menagerie of animals at a suspected pet mill.

Veteran lobbyist Jim Krog dies; Krog had been former chief of staff for Gov. Chiles

Sep 5, 2008 6:17 am

Respected lobbyist Jim Krog, who was chief of staff for Gov. Lawton Chiles, died of a heart attack Thursday.

Search for a contractor to fix storm damage can be daunting

Sep 5, 2008 6:16 am

So, the neighbor's massive water oak has just crashed through your living-room roof. You're still in shock when you're hit with the next dumbfounding blow: "How do I find someone to fix this mess...

Outgoing Detroit mayor supportive of FAMU, officials say

Sep 5, 2008 6:15 am

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has two weeks to leave office after pleading guilty Thursday to two felony counts of obstructing justice, thereby ending nearly eight months of political drama that grip...

Quincy businesses raided; counterfeit apparel confiscated

Sep 5, 2008 6:15 am

Gadsden County sheriff's investigators raided three Quincy businesses Wednesday night, confiscating about 500 pairs of counterfeit tennis shoes and other apparel, officials said.

Marching 100 a band of 'all stars'

Sep 5, 2008 6:09 am

Call them the largest band in Florida A&M University's history, according to Julian White, director of bands. White is referring to the Marching 100 — the internationally known represe...

Big-Bend briefs

Sep 5, 2008 6:07 am

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Gustav evacuees get warm greeting at Lake Ella event

Sep 5, 2008 6:07 am

When civic-minded organizers needed a place to host an event for Gulf Coast evacuees from Hurricane Gustav, American Legion Hall Post 13 Commander Charles LeCroy had three words: "Bring it on.&qu...

Burn victim advocates for the disabled

Sep 5, 2008 6:00 am

When the fire started licking the legs of eight-year-old Robert Streater as he lay in pile of leaves, his first thought was to cry out to God, "Lord Jesus, help me!"

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