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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]

 

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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.

 

Are you ready for a little lottery Power?

Jan 5, 2009 6:31 am

Obeying his mom's marching orders, Suntree resident Ed Yoches drove to the Circle K gas station and bought her two tickets Sunday for Florida's inaugural Powerball drawing.

 

Shuttle replica re-launches city pride

Jan 5, 2009 6:31 am

CAPE CANAVERAL -- A shuttle replica stood outside City Hall as a landmark, a tourist beacon and a backdrop for television reports for more than 15 years -- until time, weather and vandals wrecked it m...

 

SCAT service expands in north Brevard

Jan 5, 2009 6:31 am

TITUSVILLE -- Space Coast Area Transit today is providing more frequent service on a bus route to Melbourne. On average, 832 passengers per day ride SCAT's Route 1, which loops between the Titusville ...

 

Brevard lawmakers ready for budget session

Jan 4, 2009 6:31 am

TALLAHASSEE -- Brevard lawmakers will come to the Capitol on Monday ready to balance the budget, as constitutionally required, and determined to take on systemic changes to state spending.

 

Energy options brew in Brevard

Jan 4, 2009 6:31 am

"Drill, baby, drill" could soon become "grow, baby, grow." A new age of fuel is budding, bubbling and brewing in local lab beakers, garages and orange groves, promising to break up...

 

Robot teams have basics to compete

Jan 4, 2009 6:31 am

MELBOURNE -- Samantha O'Brien and her yellow-shirted Voltage teammates have a scant six weeks to design, build, program and test a robot. A robot that wheels across a low-friction floor. Picks up 9-in...

 
 

Local News from Miami Herald via Yahoo! News

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...

 

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.

 

Florida Legislature begins two-week session to slash budget

Jan 5, 2009 1:14 pm

State lawmakers will begin a special two-week session Monday morning to try to find $2.3 billion in cuts in the state budget. Among the measures under consideration: Trimming aid to schools, borrowing...

 

Florida Lotto jackpot up to $6 million

Jan 5, 2009 12:59 pm

The Lotto jackpot grew to $6 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Saturday night, the Florida Lottery said. Saturday's numbers were 2, 4, 8, 10, 30 and 33.

 

Miami Mayor Manny Diaz a long shot for D.C. job

Jan 5, 2009 8:10 am

It's a new year, with a new president, but there's probably not going to be a new title for Miami Mayor Manny Diaz. Diaz, who has been mentioned for weeks as a possible appointment in the incoming Bar...

 

Hey, governor: Explain why Port of Miami tunnel plan died

Jan 5, 2009 8:08 am

Dear Gov. Crist (OK, Charlie, if you insist): We hope you and your lovely bride had a fabulous, relaxing honeymoon. But fun-time is over. Lawmakers are gathering in special session this week to conten...

 

Emotions on Gaza run hot in South Florida

Jan 5, 2009 8:08 am

Taunts, jeers, vulgar gestures and curse words filled the air Sunday afternoon as supporters of both sides in the Gaza conflict waged dueling protests outside the Israeli consulate in downtown Miami.

 
 

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Happiness. What does it mean to you? Maybe a round of championship golf every day. A home ...

 

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