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Florida InformationFlorida 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.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 rolling 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).  Recent Florida News17 Mar 2010 | 12:50 pm
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 MiamiHerald.com | Barbaro's brother entered in Florida Derby The Associated Press Barbaro's brother Lentenor has been entered to run in the Florida Derby, a prep race for the Kentucky Derby. Lentenor is the co-third choice at 6-1 in a ... Florida Derby has 11 good to go HRTV To Be On-Site at Florida Derby Eskendereya pulled from Florida Derby at Gulfstream |
17 Mar 2010 | 12:31 pm
Donovan: BYU's Fredette more dangerous than Wall - Stamford Advocate
 Orlando Sentinel | Donovan: BYU's Fredette more dangerous than Wall Stamford Advocate Florida coach Billy Donovan looks over his team during an NCAA west regional college basketball practice, on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Oklahoma City. ... LIVE from Ford Center…Follow us through Florida Gators NCAA Tournament coverage BYU Cougars, Florida Gators tip 2010 NCAA Tournament Donovan's just rewards |
17 Mar 2010 | 12:30 pm
Duncan wants March Madness ban for teams with low grad rates - Washington Post (blog)
 ABC News | Duncan wants March Madness ban for teams with low grad rates Washington Post (blog) The 8 percent figure comes from a study by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at Central Florida. The study's formula does not include student ... Education Secretary Duncan: Ban NCAA teams with low grad rates Women better in grad rates Ed secretary: ban NCAA teams with low grad rates |
17 Mar 2010 | 12:27 pm
Tim Tebow unveils new throwing motion at University of Florida pro day - Tampabay.com
 Fresno Bee | Tim Tebow unveils new throwing motion at University of Florida pro day Tampabay.com University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow unveiled his revamped throwing motion today at the University of ... Tim Tebow set to unveil revamped throwing motion at Florida's NFL pro day Tebow unveils new throwing motion Tebow's Pro Day: The blow-by-blow |
17 Mar 2010 | 11:40 am
Wolfpack defeat South Florida in final seconds - Examiner.com
 Examiner.com | Wolfpack defeat South Florida in final seconds Examiner.com Dennis Horner led NC State with 25 points over South Florida in the first round of the NIT. AP Photo/Steve Nesius It does not get any closer than the game ... Recap: South Florida vs. NC State COL BKB: NC State 58, South Florida 57 2010 NIT Results: South Florida Vs. NC State |
17 Mar 2010 | 10:21 am
Florida voucher expansion bill advancing - BusinessWeek
 Heritage.org (blog) | Florida voucher expansion bill advancing BusinessWeek Jeb Bush and the Florida Education Association, the statewide teachers union. The union was part of a lawsuit that overturned a voucher program Bush started ... Full Steam Ahead for School Voucher Expansion |
17 Mar 2010 | 9:35 am
FEMA rebuffs Florida on Chinese drywall - Boston Herald
 Tampa Tribune | FEMA rebuffs Florida on Chinese drywall Boston Herald MANATEE - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has rejected Florida's request for help in assessing damage caused by corrosive Chinese drywall, ... FEMA Rejects Florida's Request for Chinese Drywall Help FEMA rejects Florida's request for drywall aid FEMA won't assess Florida Chinese drywall homes |
17 Mar 2010 | 9:04 am
Florida tax rebate plan could backfire - Los Angeles Times (blog)
 Los Angeles Times | Florida tax rebate plan could backfire Los Angeles Times (blog) Seeking to be family friendly, Florida may have learned a hard lesson in how not to be Hollywood friendly. The Sunshine state startled the film industry ... Hollywood Pressure May Put an End To Florida's Proposed Gay Character "Ban" Representative defends discriminatory film bill |
17 Mar 2010 | 8:45 am
Cold Blamed For Nearly 200 Manatee Deaths
This year’s unusually cold weather continues to have a deadly affect on manatees in Florida, with nearly 200 killed because of cold stressed in 2010 alone.
17 Mar 2010 | 8:35 am
Florida State Seminoles NCAA tournament opponent preview: Gonzaga Bulldogs - Examiner.com
 KOMO News | Florida State Seminoles NCAA tournament opponent preview: Gonzaga Bulldogs Examiner.com The outstanding defense of the Florida State Seminoles will face a major challenge in Friday's NCAA first round contest against the efficient offense of the ... NCAA Tournament Preview: (8) Gonzaga (9) Florida State Zags prepare to face Florida State Florida State back in the NCAA Tournament, but will the Seminoles offense join ... |
17 Mar 2010 | 8:22 am
Homeowner Kills Attempted Robber In Driveway Shootout
An Orange County man is recovering after a shootout in front of his home.
17 Mar 2010 | 8:13 am
Water War Battle Ends As Both Sides Drop Lawsuits
A water war between Lake County and Niagara Bottling ends as both sides agree to drop their lawsuits against each other.
17 Mar 2010 | 8:07 am
Recall Alert: 410,000 Hondas Have Brake Problems
Honda says it is recalling about 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks because of problems with the brake pedals.
17 Mar 2010 | 7:56 am
On The Town: Let’s Make St. Patty’s Day Plans!
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17 Mar 2010 | 7:53 am
Bobcat On The Prowl Near Homes?
A bobcat may be roaming around an Osceola County neighborhood.
17 Mar 2010 | 6:54 am
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder proving the doctors wrong - Orlando Sentinel (blog)
 Palm Beach Post | Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder proving the doctors wrong Orlando Sentinel (blog) TALLAHASSEE — Doctors told Christian Ponder, the Florida State quarterback, to expect to be limited during Florida State's spring practice, which began here ... Three predictions for Florida State Florida State: Christian Ponder's Shoulder Healing Fisher era under way |
17 Mar 2010 | 6:29 am
Alleged Drunk Driver Rear-Ends Sheriff’s Truck
An accused drunk driver is in jail after police say he rear-ended the Seminole County sheriff’s truck, then drove away from the scene of the crash.
17 Mar 2010 | 3:18 am
Haiti Earthquake Victim Receives Lifesaving Surgery
Doctors at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children performed a more than 3-hour surgery to fuse a Haitian earthquake victim's vertebrae together.
17 Mar 2010 | 3:08 am
Beach Patrol Officers Accused Of Sex With Minor
The state attorney's investigation into the Volusia County Beach Patrol agency is not ending with the firing of three Beach Patrol officers and a part-time lifeguard.
17 Mar 2010 | 3:06 am
Tiger Woods Plans ‘Masterful’ Return
A number of people were pretty shocked that Tiger Woods did not choose to make his big comeback in his own hometown. Arnold Palmer called Tiger's decision disappointing.
17 Mar 2010 | 1:38 am
Nationals Fans Help Blogger Continue To Cover Spring Training
A Washington sports writer, who was recently let go from his job, came up with a unique way to keep covering spring training in Brevard County.
17 Mar 2010 | 1:25 am
Will You Pay Casey’s Legal Bill?
Casey Anthony says she is broke and wants the government to help pay part of her legal defense cost.
16 Mar 2010 | 11:28 pm
6 Rapes Reported During Spring Break’s Opening Week
Six weeks have been reported in Daytona Beach during the first week of Spring Break alone, and the chief of police is out to stop them from happening.
16 Mar 2010 | 11:02 pm
Escaped Inmate Captured
An inmate is caught after being the second person to escape from the Osceola County Jail in less than a month.
9 Mar 2010 | 9:00 pm
Florida Ponders Tax as Tool to Aid Family-Values Films
Some fear a proposed change to a film incentive program would discriminate against productions with gay characters.
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Florida Keys Keynoter
- Biweekly paper published in Marathon Key, Florida
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Florida Sentinel Bulletin
- Serves Tampa's African American Community
- Serves Tampa and surrounding communities in Spanish, English, and Italian
- Alternative monthly for the Tampa area
Gulf County Star
El Heraldo de Broward
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Jackson County Floridan
Holmes County Times-Advertiser
- Bonifay, FL
Lake City News
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Lee County Examiner
- Serves North Fort Myers and Southwest Florida
Marco Island Eagle
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The Newscaster
- Serves Citrus, Marion, and Levy Counties
- Southwest Florida biweekly Spanish language newspaper
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Polk County Democrat
El Popular
- Spanish language biweekly serving Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
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- Serves Seminole County
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- Chipley, FL
- Based in Central Florida, distributed throughout State Gay and Lesbian
- Broward County's oldest and largest African American owned and operated newspaper
- Serves the Williston area of Levy County
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Lake City Journal
| Demographics of Florida (csv) | |||||
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| By race | White | Black | AIAN | Asian | NHPI |
| AIAN is American Indian or Alaskan Native - NHPI is Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | |||||
| 2000 (total population) | 82.45% | 15.66% | 0.75% | 2.11% | 0.16% |
| 2000 (hispanic only) | 15.94% | 0.74% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| 2005 (total population) | 81.47% | 16.31% | 0.84% | 2.52% | 0.18% |
| 2005 (hispanic only) | 18.48% | 0.87% | 0.21% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Growth 2000-2005 (total population) | 9.99% | 15.93% | 23.95% | 33.09% | 29.08% |
| Growth 2000-2005 (non-hispanic only) | 5.43% | 15.23% | 15.67% | 32.55% | 24.49% |
| Growth 2000-2005 (hispanic only) | 28.99% | 29.93% | 58.98% | 45.89% | 45.66% |
Transportation
Florida's interstates, state highways and U.S. Highways are maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation.Florida's interstate highway system contains 1,473 miles (2,371 km) of highway, and there are 9,934 miles (15,987 km) of non-interstate highway in the state, such as Florida state highways and U.S. Highways.
Florida's primary interstate routes include: * I-4, which bisects the state, connecting Tampa, Lakeland, Orlando, and Daytona Beach, having junctions with I-95 at Daytona Beach and I-75 at Tampa.
* I-10, which traverses the panhandle, connecting Jacksonville, Lake City, Tallahassee and Pensacola, having junctions with I-95 at Jacksonville and I-75 at Lake City.
* I-75, which enters the state near Lake City (45 miles west of Jacksonville) and continues southward through Gainesville, Ocala, Tampa's eastern suburbs, Bradenton, Sarasota, and Fort Myers to Naples, where it crosses the "Alligator Alley" as a toll road to Fort Lauderdale before turning southward and terminating in Hialeah/Miami Lakes having junctions with I-10 at Lake City and I-4 at Tampa.
* I-95, which enters the state near Jacksonville and continues along the Atlantic Coast through Daytona Beach, Melbourne/Titusville, Palm Bay, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Port Saint Lucie, Stuart, West Palm Beach, and Ft. Lauderdale before terminating in Miami, having junctions with I-10 at Jacksonville and I-4 at Daytona Beach.
Florida's secondary interstate routes include:
* I-110, a spur from I-10 into downtown Pensacola.
* I-175, which connects I-275 to southern downtown St. Petersburg.
* I-195, an extension of Miami's Airport Expressway (S.R. 112); a spur eastward from I-95 to Miami Beach.
* I-275, a sixty-mile (100 km)[12] westward loop from I-75 north of Ellenton, over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, through St. Petersburg, to Tampa International Airport and downtown Tampa, reconnecting with I-75 in Tampa's northern suburbs.
* I-295, a partial beltway around Jacksonville that will loop completely around the city by 2007.
* I-375, which connects I-275 to northern downtown St. Petersburg.
* I-395, an extension of Miami's Dolphin Expressway (S.R. 836); a spur eastward from I-95 to Miami Beach.
* I-595, which connects I-75, I-95, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades.
Florida has several toll roads, totaling 515 miles (830 km) of the state highway system. Major toll roads include:
* I-75, as it passes through the Everglades between Naples and Fort Lauderdale has been grandfathered as a toll road from its original construction as S.R. 84
* Florida's Turnpike, which begins at Interstate 75 south of Ocala and continues southeast through Orlando, Port Saint Lucie, and south through the western suburbs of Fort Lauderdale and Miami to Homestead
For more information about the myriad secondary toll expressways in Florida, see articles detailing roads maintained by the Florida Turnpike Authority, the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority, and the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority.
Airports
Florida's major international airports, which processed more than 15 million passengers in 2005, are Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (22,390,285), Miami International Airport (31,008,453), Orlando International Airport (34,128,048) and Tampa International Airport (19,045,390).
Secondary airports, with annual passenger traffic exceeding 5 million in 2005, include Jacksonville International Airport (5,741,652), Palm Beach International Airport (West Palm Beach) (7,014,237) and Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers) (7,518,169).
Other smaller, regional airports with commercial service (with passengers served in 2005, where available) include those at Daytona Beach (615,841), Fort Walton Beach, Gainesville (345,788), Key West, Melbourne (466,367) ,Naples, Panama City (382,551), Pensacola (1,638,605), Sarasota-Bradenton (1,337,571), St. Petersburg-Clearwater (596,510) and Tallahassee (1,129,947). Sanford (1,649,237) is primarily served by international charter airlines.