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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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Paradise, plus a sheet of ice

Nov 22, 2008 7:38 pm

COCOA -- Scores of excitable skaters packed a temporary outdoor skating rink in Cocoa's Riverfront Park minutes after its 6 p.m. opening Friday. "Only in Florida," someone shouted. "Bea...

 

Jaguars Phil and Jeanne spotted at zoo

Nov 22, 2008 6:24 am

Two baby jaguars made their public debut Friday morning, frolicking at a breakfast event for friends of the Brevard Zoo. One is male, but the gender of the other isn't clear. Even so, they already hav...

 

Fuel tank farm can wrap up repairs, judge rules

Nov 22, 2008 6:24 am

CAPE CANAVERAL -- A fuel tank farm near homes in Cape Canaveral cannot expand. But Coastal Terminals is allowed to make repairs it started on a 40-foot-tall asphalt tank.

 

Daily Bread chief says he is fed up

Nov 22, 2008 6:23 am

MELBOURNE -- All Daily Bread Executive Director John Farrell wants to do is feed people who are poor, hungry or homeless, but he thinks the city has thrown up roadblocks for 31/2 years to any plans of...

 

Donor goal still shy by $2.1M

Nov 22, 2008 6:23 am

One has to look no farther than the school lunch line when searching for signs that Brevard County families are struggling financially during the economic crisis, say officials with the United Way of ...

 

Dog's tale has happy ending at new home

Nov 21, 2008 10:38 am

The case of the lost dog with the extensive surgery is solved -- with an added twist. Officials with the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County spent the last month trying to locate the ...

 

Crist proposes college tuition increase

Nov 21, 2008 10:38 am

-- Gov. Charlie Crist introduced a dramatic proposal Thursday that would give universities authority to raise tuition by up to 15 percent annually for seven years.

 

'Florida Today' lauds local volunteers

Nov 21, 2008 6:24 am

Dr. Kantilal Bhalani believes his work overseas would not have been possible without "cooperation from my colleagues and doctor friends," he said during FLORIDA TODAY's 2008 Volunteer Recogn...

 

Cocoa ice rink ready for skaters

Nov 21, 2008 6:24 am

COCOA -- A temporary outdoor ice-skating rink -- the first in Brevard County -- debuts today at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. "It's going to be beautiful. Even if you don't go ice skating, yo...

 

Money to help Palm Bay 'flip' homes

Nov 21, 2008 6:23 am

Palm Bay is officially in the home buying and selling business. The city council voted unanimously Thursday evening to accept a $5.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop...

 
 

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Wade, Haslem expected to play tonight

Nov 22, 2008 4:58 pm

Miami Heat starters Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem sat out of the team's morning shootaround but are expected to play in Saturday night's game against the Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena.

 

Miami-Dade, Broward agencies often incompliant to records law

Nov 22, 2008 8:17 am

In its audit of public-record requests, The Miami Herald found many Miami-Dade and Broward County agencies not following the laws.

 

Opa-locka hopes to claim first Obama Avenue in U.S.

Nov 22, 2008 8:16 am

Turn off Opa-locka's Ali Baba, and you'll hit what may be the first street in the nation to be named after the president-elect: Barack Obama Avenue.

 

Miami's Mayor Diaz named one of the nation's `best leaders'

Nov 22, 2008 8:16 am

Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, already under consideration for a high-level job with the Obama administration, doesn't need another award to bolster his résumé.

 

Retired vet from Davie buried with honors

Nov 22, 2008 8:15 am

The veteran was laid to rest on Friday afternoon by a group of people he never met. The strangers arrived at the South Florida National Cemetery to hear a bugler play taps in his honor, watch an honor...

 

Marlins win case, but stadium might not be done by 2011

Nov 22, 2008 7:38 am

Even as the Florida Marlins beat back the final count in a legal challenge to their long-sought, publicly financed stadium on Friday, the team could not declare a complete victory. The reason: The leg...

 

High school hoops preseason features marquee names

Nov 22, 2008 2:28 am

The boys' basketball preseason moves into full swing Friday night with reigning 3A state champion Pine Crest, led by star guard Brandon Knight and 6-5 forward Ed Waite, the 3A Final Four Tournament MV...

 

Robber overpowers 7-Eleven employees in Fort Lauderdale

Nov 21, 2008 9:13 pm

Police are searching for a man who robbed a Fort Lauderdale 7-Eleven just after midnight on Friday. At 12:20 a.m., the robber held a knife when he crept up on an employee in the store's stockroom, dem...

 

Annika Sorenstam misses cut in final LPGA event

Nov 21, 2008 8:13 pm

Annika Sorenstam's LPGA journey has reached its finish line. The Hall of Famer could make up no ground at the ADT Championship, shooting a 3-over-par 75 that left her assured of missing the cut in her...

 

2 players thrown off Cuba baseball team for `indiscipline'

Nov 21, 2008 7:28 pm

Cuba said Friday that right-hander Yadel Martí, who was named top pitcher at the inaugural World Baseball Classic, and hard-hitting outfielder Yasser Gómez had been thrown off th...

 
 

Local News from ABC 7 Gulfshore News via Yahoo! News

Astronauts face hardest spacewalk to finish repair

Nov 22, 2008 5:07 pm

Astronauts on the international space station are looking at their longest and hardest spacewalk of their mission.

 

Ballmer ordered to testify in 'Vista' case

Nov 22, 2008 4:37 pm

A federal judge has ordered Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer to testify in a class-action lawsuit challenging the company's marketing of its Windows Vista operating system.

 

45th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination

Nov 22, 2008 4:37 pm

In 1963, John F Kennedy was hit in the head and throat when three shots were fired at his convertible car.

 

NFL star returns to SWFL to dish out turkeys

Nov 22, 2008 2:37 pm

A Fort Myers native and a NFL defensive end is making a stand against hunger today.

 

Small kitchen fire causes evacuation at apartment complex

Nov 22, 2008 2:07 pm

An evacuation took place at a local apartment complex in Fort Myers.

 

Obama outlines recovery plan

Nov 22, 2008 1:37 pm

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama said on Saturday that he was crafting an aggressive, two-year stimulus plan.

 

ABC7 Friday Night High School Football - Week 12

Nov 22, 2008 2:07 am

The ABC7 Sports Team has been all over Southwest Florida to bring you video highlights and final scores of high school football games throughout Southwest Florida.

 

Mickey, Minnie hand out tickets to drivers

Nov 21, 2008 11:37 pm

Dozens of parents picking up their kids at Edison Park Elementary Friday were met by a police officer handing out tickets. But two honorary officers soon gave a hint that these weren't bad tickets to ...

 

Butterflies 'growing well' in space

Nov 21, 2008 11:37 pm

A Collier County man's prized butterflies are mid-way through their two-week journey aboard Space Shuttle Endeavor.

 

Warranty wording has homeowner in "deep water"

Nov 21, 2008 11:37 pm

We have a warranty warning for new homeowners - read the fine print. A Cape Coral woman says she's forced to pay for thousands in damage after a faulty filter flooded her home just months after she mo...

 
 

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