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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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Local News from Florida Today via Yahoo! News

County charter change OK for Nov.

Aug 20, 2008 10:43 am

A proposed tax-capping charter amendment will appear on Brevard County ballots this November after a panel of three outside attorneys said it doesn't violate the state's laws or constitution.

 

Three are injured in Barefoot Bay twister

Aug 20, 2008 5:19 am

Helen Ferragamo, 39, was sitting in her daughter's room Tuesday, reading the book "Alone" by Lisa Gardner, when the roof lifted off, and glass shards began flying through the room.

 

Storm could strengthen over ocean to Category 1 hurricane

Aug 20, 2008 5:19 am

A storm that was expected to slam Florida's West Coast, then weaken by the time it reached the Space Coast instead dug in over Brevard County on Tuesday. It dumped about 5.90 inches of rain that flood...

 

High tide could hammer coast

Aug 20, 2008 5:19 am

Sand fences and some dredging guarded this beach from Tropical Storm Fay, at least during Tuesday's first high tide. But Jamie Grumm of Lincoln Avenue already had watched a fairly wide swath of the sa...

 

Dozens seek shelter from the storm

Aug 20, 2008 5:18 am

About 80 people -- some of them homeless -- found a dry place to weather Tropical Storm Fay in four Red Cross shelters across Brevard County. Red Cross volunteer Marge Dennison, 70, was back at the So...

 

Storm extends summer break

Aug 20, 2008 5:18 am

Working parents who scrambled Tuesday to figure out what to do with their children will face the same task today after Tropical Storm Fay forced Brevard Public School officials to close cancel classes...

 

Brevard prepares for tropical storm

Aug 19, 2008 9:34 am

Brace yourself: Tropical Storm Fay will bring wind blasts of 60 mph and drenching rain to the Space Coast. Sustained winds should top out at 44 mph, Brevard County Emergency Management Director Bob La...

 

Residents wary as Fay weakens

Aug 19, 2008 5:34 am

Tim Monteleone won't let Tropical Storm Fay get the best of him after Hurricane Wilma three years ago flushed nearly waist-deep water into his Stratford Drive home.

 

'Shining faces' greet principal

Aug 19, 2008 5:34 am

Golfview Elementary Principal Jaqueline Feagin's loves watching new and old students walk through the school's front doors. "Seeing their faces is the best part of today," Feagin said. "...

 

Seniors plan 'something big'

Aug 19, 2008 5:33 am

VIERA -- Dozens of seniors received their marching orders from Advanced Placement government teacher Chris Spinale. They'll be expected to work diligently and cover college-level material in a short a...

 
 

Local News from Miami Herald via Yahoo! News

Escaped lion, tiger force school lockdowns

Aug 20, 2008 8:00 pm

A lion and tiger escaped from an animal sanctuary in western Palm Beach County and forced three schools into partial lockdown early Wednesday before wildlife officers and deputies corraled them.

 

School bus hits person outside Carol City high

Aug 20, 2008 7:52 pm

A Miami-Dade county school bus hit a pedestrian outside of Carol City Senior High School on Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said.

 

Jury selection to begin in Estefano case

Aug 20, 2008 6:36 pm

Jury selection in the trial of the handyman accused of nearly assassinating Latin songwriter Estefano was set to begin Wednesday afternoon in Miami-Dade Circuit Court.

 

Jamaica dances as its Olympians run for gold

Aug 20, 2008 6:30 pm

Cars honked. Crowds cheered and Jamaica stood still. Every time Usain Bolt's image flashed across the giant TV screen in Nelson Mandela Park at Kingston's Half Way Tree Square, the crowd standing at t...

 

National parks reopen in South Florida

Aug 20, 2008 6:22 pm

All of South Florida's national parks had reopened by Wednesday afternoon, reporting no major damage from Tropical Storm Fay. Everglades, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas national parks and the Big Cypress N...

 

Escaped lion, tiger force school lockdowns

Aug 20, 2008 4:52 pm

State wildlife offices captured a lion and tiger that escaped from an animal sanctuary in western Palm Beach County and forced three schools into partial lockdown early Wednesday.

 

Man accused of Obama threat to enter plea

Aug 20, 2008 3:22 pm

A 22-year-old man accused of threatening to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is scheduled to enter a plea in federal court on Wednesday.

 

Wind-blown kite surfer is improving

Aug 20, 2008 3:22 pm

Kevin Kearney, the Fort Lauderdale kite-surfer tossed into a building by Tropical Storm Fay's winds, is improving and his condition will be updated from critical to serious, said Kathie Capstack, a ho...

 

Smell of smoke briefly evacuates middle school

Aug 20, 2008 2:51 pm

The smell of smoke forced students and teachers to evacuate Silver Lakes Middle School on the first day of school, Broward school officials said.

 

Some American flights offer Internet service

Aug 20, 2008 2:07 pm

American Airlines, the world's largest carrier, said it began selling wireless Internet service Wednesday on some of its cross-country flights.

 
 

Local News from ABC 7 Gulfshore News via Yahoo! News

County Road 74 closed in Charlotte, Glades

Aug 20, 2008 7:14 pm

County Road 74 from State Road 31 east to the Glades County line.

 

Woman charged with stealing, cashing checks

Aug 20, 2008 3:44 pm

A woman charged with stealing checks from a mailbox was caught after she allegedly used her driver's license to cash them.

 

Glades, Hendry experiencing heavy flooding

Aug 20, 2008 3:15 pm

Glades and Hendry counties are dealing with serious flooding from Tropical Storm Fay.

 

Fire damages Golden Gate Estates restaurant

Aug 20, 2008 3:14 pm

Carlos Pizza and Mexican Food near 18th Avenue SW and Collier Boulevard was damaged in a fire Wednesday morning.

 

Naples police activity report

Aug 20, 2008 12:44 pm

Click above for a rundown of the latest activity from the Naples Police Department.

 

It's a gusher in Naples Park!

Aug 20, 2008 11:45 am

A water line break created a geyser in Naples Park Wednesday morning after the pipe broke around 6:36 a.m.

 

School closure and opening information

Aug 20, 2008 12:45 am

Click above for information regarding the closing or opening of area schools.

 

Fay causes minor power outages

Aug 19, 2008 6:44 pm

Officials with Florida Power and Light say Tropical Storm Fay did not have much impact in terms of power outages across Southwest Florida.

 

Minor damage reported in Collier, Lee counties

Aug 19, 2008 2:44 pm

There was minimal damage in Southwest Florida from Tropical Storm Fay. Most damage is limited to flooding, downed trees and power outages.

 

Traffic lights out in Fort Myers

Aug 19, 2008 2:15 pm

Power has been restored to the traffic lights in Fort Myers.

 
 

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