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Florida is a state located in the southeastern United States. Most of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico on its west and the Atlantic Ocean on its east. It has a warm and humid subtropical climate. It was named by Juan Ponce de León, who landed on the coast on April 2, 1513, during Pascua Florida (Spanish for "Flowery Easter," referring to the Easter season). Florida's economy relies heavily on tourism. The capital is Tallahassee and the largest city is Jacksonville. Read more at Wikipedia


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    A 2012 London Olympics swimming hopeful is from South Florida and she?s just 18 years old. Lauren Driscoll talks about the excitement of the sport. - Published on 2012-05-16 15:29:00 by NBC Miami

    A 2012 London Olympics swimming hopeful is from South Florida and she?s just 18 years old. Lauren Driscoll talks about the excitement of the sport.

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    George Zimmerman takes the stand during his bond hearing for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester's courtroom in Sanford, Florida, Friday, April 20, 2012. Lester ruled that Zimmerman can be released on $150,000 bail as he awaits trial. - Published on 2012-05-16 15:19:00 by Canada.com

    George Zimmerman takes the stand during his bond hearing for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester's courtroom in Sanford, Florida, Friday, April 20, 2012. Lester ruled that Zimmerman can be released on $150,000 bail as he awaits trial.

    Published by Canada.com on 2012-05-16 15:19:00

    Five Dead Florida - Published on 2012-05-16 14:44:00 by The Bellingham Herald

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Emergency personell surround the scene of a multiple shooting in Port St. John, Brevard County, Fla., Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Sheriff's deputies in Brevard County said 33-year-old Tanya Thomas on Tuesday shot her four children, who ranged in age from 12 to 17, before shooting herself.   (AP Photo/Florida Today,Tim Shortt)   NO SALES, MAGS OUT
 - Published on 2012-05-16 14:28:00 by KansasCity.com

    Emergency personell surround the scene of a multiple shooting in Port St. John, Brevard County, Fla., Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Sheriff's deputies in Brevard County said 33-year-old Tanya Thomas on Tuesday shot her four children, who ranged in age from 12 to 17, before shooting herself. (AP Photo/Florida Today,Tim Shortt) NO SALES, MAGS OUT

    Published by KansasCity.com on 2012-05-16 14:28:00

    Juan Melendez was exonerated in 2002 after almost 18 years on death row when a taped confession by the actual murderer was discovered. Florida allows capital-case juries to find aggravating circumstances and recommend death by a simple majority. - Published on 2012-05-16 14:21:00 by TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times

    Juan Melendez was exonerated in 2002 after almost 18 years on death row when a taped confession by the actual murderer was discovered. Florida allows capital-case juries to find aggravating circumstances and recommend death by a simple majority.

    Published by TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times on 2012-05-16 14:21:00

    Jon Luke Jacobs is one of only three Auburn pitchers to have previously faced Florida - Published on 2012-05-16 14:02:00 by The Auburn University Official Athletic Site

    Jon Luke Jacobs is one of only three Auburn pitchers to have previously faced Florida

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    PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 11:  Keegan Bradley of the United States hits his tee shot on the 15th hole during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 11, 2012 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.  (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) - Published on 2012-05-16 13:43:00 by Josh Ellis Dallas Cowboys Blog

    PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 11: Keegan Bradley of the United States hits his tee shot on the 15th hole during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 11, 2012 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

    Published by Josh Ellis Dallas Cowboys Blog on 2012-05-16 13:43:00

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