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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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Making math a priority a prime goal for district

Jan 6, 2009 7:01 am

Few people would think to use the excuse that they're "just not good at reading." But it's become socially acceptable to be "bad" at math.

 

Gun sales smoking since Obama's win

Jan 6, 2009 6:32 am

The only thing faster than a speeding bullet these days may be the sales of guns themselves. Thank President-elect Barack Obama, in part, who has a record of supporting some gun restrictions but promi...

 

Lawmakers start work on $2.3B budget deficit

Jan 6, 2009 6:32 am

Renewing your driving license might be a little less convenient when the Legislature finishes adjusting Florida's already-tightened state budget to head off a $2.3 billion revenue shortage.

 

Teachers won't get pay raises

Jan 6, 2009 6:32 am

VIERA -- Teacher contract negotiations remained at a stalemate Monday after a daylong bargaining session.

 

Students train for nursing careers

Jan 6, 2009 6:31 am

For 15 students at Titusville High School, the pressure of being a teenager pales in comparison to one of the most challenging exams they have ever faced.

 

Police still search for woman, 85

Jan 6, 2009 6:31 am

PALM BAY -- Police searched the streets, combed the city and area canals from a helicopter, and talked with her friends and family.

 

The dying art of cursive

Jan 5, 2009 6:31 pm

Are the flowing curves and fancy loops of cursive writing disappearing from elementary school classrooms? Some fear classic penmanship has been left behind as preparation for the Florida Comprehensive...

 

'Gator Caucus' may miss title game

Jan 5, 2009 3:16 pm

TALLAHASSEE -- The sacrifice of public service could be especially tough on at least 54 Florida lawmakers during the special budget-cutting session that begins today.

 

Full slate awaits freshman lawmakers

Jan 5, 2009 11:16 am

When Bill Posey and Suzanne Kosmas start their new jobs in Washington, D.C., this week, they won't have much time to get settled into their new offices.

 

Rockledge taps residents on water

Jan 5, 2009 6:32 am

In a few weeks, Rockledge will send 2,000 surveys to property owners who live within one mile of where the city is building an aquifer and storage recovery well.

 
 

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Spurs hold on to beat Miami Heat

Jan 6, 2009 3:29 am

The Heat almost did it again. Miami trailed by only three points late in the fourth quarter before the Spurs pulled away to defeat the Heat 91-84 on Monday.

 

Miami Dolphins in capable hands of Parcells, but for how long?

Jan 5, 2009 11:20 pm

Bill Parcells spent part of Monday afternoon meeting with Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga, outlining the team's strengths and weaknesses and detailing his plan for the coming free agency period that cou...

 

Mutual Benefits officials indicted

Jan 5, 2009 9:50 pm

Top officials of one-time Fort Lauderdale viatical- and life-settlement company Mutual Benefits Corp. were charged Monday with participating in a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded 28,000 investors o...

 

South Florida business bankruptcies highest since at least 1990

Jan 5, 2009 8:14 pm

More South Florida businesses headed to bankruptcy court last year than at any time since at least 1990. There were 1,403 business bankruptcy filings recorded in 2008 in the U.S Bankruptcy Court for t...

 

Elderly man disappears from South Miami-Dade home

Jan 5, 2009 6:14 pm

An 89-year-old man who suffers from memory loss went missing two days ago from his home in South Miami-Dade County, and police have yet to find him.

 

Miami Dolphins' Joey Porter a finalist for defensive award

Jan 5, 2009 5:50 pm

Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter did not receive any votes for the Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, which was given Monday to Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James ...

 

Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom quits college post

Jan 5, 2009 4:44 pm

Under fire for accepting a job at a college into which he poured state money, House Speaker Ray Sansom unexpectedly announced Monday that he is quitting the post as vice president of Northwest Florida...

 

Special education teachers in growing demand

Jan 5, 2009 3:44 pm

Mary Kornbluth starts work at 7:30 every morning, but her day is a little different from the average elementary-school teacher. Instead of staying with a single class all day, she divides her time bet...

 

Robber hits woman, shoots man, steals a backpack

Jan 5, 2009 3:14 pm

Hollywood police are looking for a thief who shot a man during a robbery Sunday night. The incident happened just before 8:40 p.m. in the 800 block of South 17th Avenue.

 

Suspicious bag blown up near Miami-Dade School Board building

Jan 5, 2009 2:29 pm

The Miami police bomb squad blew up a black duffel bag Monday morning after the abandoned package was discovered on a ramp near the Miami-Dade County School Board building entrance.

 
 

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"Late Blight" triggers cash crop fright

Jan 6, 2009 4:23 am

A highly contagious disease called "Late Blight" is now showing up on tomato and potato plants in Southwest Florida. Researchers fear it could soon spread and devastate entire fields within ...

 

Five design groups make cut for new Sox complex

Jan 6, 2009 12:53 am

The committee selecting companies to work on the new Red Sox spring training complex has pared the list of design groups to five.

 

Should 18 to 20 crowd be allowed in bars?

Jan 5, 2009 11:53 pm

A big decision is looming that could have a major impact on businesses in Downtown Fort Myers. Fort Myers City Council members are trying to decide whether to allow people under the age of 21 into dow...

 

RV allegedly leaves stinky mess at car wash

Jan 5, 2009 11:53 pm

A San Carlos Park car wash handles dirty cars everyday, but no car wash could handle what an RV dumped down the drain. Left to clean up the mess, the owner of the car wash tried to find out who was re...

 

Council's pothole plea could save lives

Jan 5, 2009 11:53 pm

The fact that there 14 potholes per mile is just one of the reasons Fort Myers Beach wants the county to renovate their portion of Estero Boulevard. But it's not just for the convenience of a smooth r...

 

Stay healthy, wash your hands

Jan 5, 2009 10:53 pm

It's that time of year again where almost everyone seems to be sick. We spoke to doctors about what's going around and what you can do to protect yourself from the germs.

 

Blades' "NHL" Jerseys Up for Auction

Jan 5, 2009 10:23 pm

The NHL's Carolina Hurricanes jerseys worn by Florida Everblades players on January 3 are now available for auction on-line at eBay. Each jersey worn during that game will be up for bid from January 5...

 

Motorcyclist flees from deputies

Jan 5, 2009 7:53 pm

Early Sunday morning, a Lee County deputy stopped a motorcyclist who was allegedly driving over 120 mph in south Fort Myers.

 

New home permits down for '08

Jan 5, 2009 7:23 pm

Permits for new single-family homes in 2008 dropped significantly from 2007 numbers, according to the Lee County Community Development Department.

 

Opening statements begin in broker's trial

Jan 5, 2009 6:53 pm

A jury was seated and both the prosecution and defense have completed their opening statements in the trial of real estate broker Samir Cabrera.

 
 

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