Historically, Florida's economy has been based primarily upon agricultural products such as cattle, sugar cane, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and strawberries. Twenty-seven percent of Florida's population reports speaking a mother language other than English, and more than 200 first languages other than English are spoken at home in the state. Hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans arrived in Florida after Maria dissipated, with nearly half of them arriving in Orlando and large populations also moving to Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. [234] In the 20th century, tourism, industry, construction, international banking, biomedical and life sciences, healthcare research, simulation training, aerospace and defense, and commercial space travel have contributed to the state's economic development. [254] In 2009, the US Census Bureau estimated that Floridians spent an average 49.1% of personal income on housing-related costs, the third highest percentage in the U.S.[255], In the third quarter of 2009, there were 278,189 delinquent loans, 80,327 foreclosures. [182] Florida has one of the largest and most diverse Hispanic/Latino populations in the country, especially in South Florida around Miami, and to a lesser degree Central Florida. [163], Florida is a highly urbanized state, with 89 percent of its population living in urban areas in In 1900, its population was only 528,542, of whom nearly 44% were African American, the same proportion as before the Civil War. Florida is one of the largest states east of the Mississippi River, and only Alaska and Michigan are larger in water area. Highways. The maximum prison term is life. Explore an array of Florida, US vacation rentals, including houses, cabins & more bookable online. The first section, from Fort Pierce south to the Golden Glades Interchange was completed in 1957. [217] The ease of receiving payments under this law is seen as precipitating a major increase in insurance fraud. Florida is a reflection of influences and multiple inheritance; African, European, indigenous, Latino, and Asian heritages can be found in the architecture and cuisine. In 1970, non-Hispanic whites were nearly 80% of Florida's population. The economy of Florida is driven almost entirely by its nineteen metropolitan areas. It is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. West Florida (Spanish: Florida Occidental) was a region on the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico that underwent several boundary and sovereignty changes during its history. Country Estates was a census-designated place (CDP) in Broward County, Florida, United States.The population was 1,910 at the 2000 census. There are likely to be additional challenges to the map and districts. [149] There were 186,102 military retirees living in the state in 2008. St. Augustine, founded in 1565 on Florida’s northeastern coast, is the oldest European settlement within what were to become the boundaries of the continental United States. Though technically not allowed by the Spanish authorities and the Floridan government, they were never able to effectively police the border region and the backwoods settlers from the United States would continue to immigrate into Florida unchecked. [148], Florida contains the highest percentage of people over 65 (17%) in the US. In 2009, there were 89,706 federal workers employed within the state. A record 23 were killed in 2009, mainly by automobile collisions, leaving about 100 individuals in the wild. The U.S. Senate election between Democratic incumbent senator Bill Nelson and former governor Rick Scott was close, with a 49.93% voting for the incumbent and 50.06% voting for the former governor. [112] It is also the third largest coral barrier reef system in the world, after the Great Barrier Reef and the Belize Barrier Reef. [176] Those of English and Irish ancestry are present in large numbers in all the urban/suburban areas across the state. [283] Tens of thousands more employees work for contractors who have federal contracts, including those with the military. [137] The Econlockhatchee River (Econ River for short) is an 87.7-kilometer-long (54.5 mi)[138] north-flowing blackwater tributary of the St. Johns River, the longest river in the U.S. state of Florida. Protestants are very diverse, although Baptists, Methodists, Pentecostals and nondenominational Protestants are the largest groups. [330], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}28°37′50″N 82°26′59″W / 28.6305°N 82.4497°W / 28.6305; -82.4497 (State of Florida), This article is about the State of Florida. In 2015, the Florida Supreme Court ruled on appeal that the congressional districts had to be redrawn because of the legislature's violation of the Fair District Amendments to the state constitution passed in 2010; it accepted a new map in early December 2015. [218] Auto insurance fraud was the highest in the nation in 2011, estimated at close to $1 billion. [271], The largest farm category by sales in Florida is the $2.3 billion ornamental industry, which includes nursery, greenhouse, flowers, and sod products. [117] Wildfires in Florida occur at all times of the year. [70], After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in September 2017, a large population of Puerto Ricans began moving to Florida to escape the widespread destruction. Generally, the region is exceedingly flat and is often less than 25 feet (8 metres) above sea level. From the 1930s through much of the 1960s, Florida was essentially a one-party state dominated by white conservative Democrats, who together with other Democrats of the "Solid South", exercised considerable control in Congress. White Americans of all European backgrounds are present in all areas of the state. [270], Citrus canker continues to be an issue of concern. December 2020/January 2021 Read Here October/November 2020 Read Here August/September 2020 Read Here June/July 2020 Read Here April/May 2020 Read Typically planners in Florida reach out to Country Singers 82 days before their event. Minor league baseball, football, basketball, ice hockey, soccer and indoor football teams are based in Florida. A study states that it has caused the loss of $4.5 billion between 2006 and 2012. [206] The legislature's redistricting, announced in 2012, was quickly challenged in court, on the grounds that it had unfairly benefited Republican interests. [313], Drivers between 15 and 19 years of age averaged 364 car crashes a year per ten thousand licensed Florida drivers in 2010. In 1738, the Spanish governor of Florida Manuel de Montiano established Fort Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose near St. Augustine, a fortified town for escaped slaves to whom Montiano granted citizenship and freedom in return for their service in the Florida militia, and which became the first free black settlement legally sanctioned in North America. The Florida Department of Health is issuing 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates every day to keep residents and visitors safe and aware. Geographic location has been the key factor in Florida’s long and colourful development, and it helps explain the striking contemporary character of the state. Florida's $1.0 trillion economy is the fourth-largest of any U.S. state, and if it were a country, Florida would be the 16th-largest economy in the world.[15]. The state lies close to both the geographic and population centres of the Western Hemisphere, in a position that not only commands one entrance to the Gulf of Mexico but also overlooks a strategic crossroads between North and South America and historic routes to the European and Mediterranean worlds. The rest of the state, including Miami, receives between 2,800 and 3,200 hours annually. [48], Seminoles based in East Florida began raiding Georgia settlements, and offering havens for runaway slaves. [208], In the closely contested 2000 election, the state played a pivotal role. Drivers 70 and older averaged 95 per 10,000 during the same time frame. [20] Florida has a total of 4,510 islands that are ten acres (4 ha) or larger in area. The highest point in peninsular Florida (east and south of the Suwannee River), Sugarloaf Mountain, is a 312-foot (95 m) peak in Lake County. 73 talking about this. [185] Florida has the largest West Indian population of any state, originating from many Caribbean countries, with Haitian Americans being the most numerous. The court ruled in 2014, after lengthy testimony, that at least two districts had to be redrawn because of gerrymandering. The southern portion retains much of its pre-European flavour and is protected within the confines of Everglades National Park. Control was necessary according to Secretary of State John Quincy Adams because Florida had become "a derelict open to the occupancy of every enemy, civilized or savage, of the United States, and serving no other earthly purpose than as a post of annoyance to them. Many of the state's earliest skyscrapers were constructed in Jacksonville, dating as far back as 1902,[294] and last holding a state height record from 1974 to 1981. [73] Much of the state south of Orlando lies at a lower elevation than northern Florida, and is fairly level. Our publication is bi-monthly and you will receive six issues per year. Rogers, Maxine D.; Rivers, Larry E.; Colburn, David R.; Dye, R. Tom & Rogers, William W. (December 1993), Precht and Miller:243–44, 245, 247–48, 249. [199] In 1970, Democrats took the governorship and the open US Senate seat, and maintained dominance for years. [117] Florida's energy production is 6% of the nation's total energy output, while total production of pollutants is lower, with figures of 6% for nitrogen oxide, 5% for carbon dioxide, and 4% for sulfur dioxide. Florida has the lowest high point of any U.S. state. In 2012, government of all levels was a top employer in all counties in the state, because this classification includes public school teachers and other school staff. [232] Florida is responsible for 5 percent of the United States' approximately $21 trillion gross domestic product (GDP). [160] As of 2011[update], 57% of Florida's population younger than age 1 had at least one parent who was not non-Hispanic white. The value of Florida's imports equals 3.2% of United States' overall imported products for 2017. There are 24 military bases in the state, housing three Unified Combatant Commands; United States Central Command in Tampa, United States Southern Command in Doral, and United States Special Operations Command in Tampa. Florida's economy ranks among the largest in the world. Chief Executive Magazine named Florida the third "Best State for Business" in 2011. [39][40][41], The British divided and consolidated the Florida provinces (Las Floridas) into East Florida and West Florida, a division the Spanish government kept after the brief British period. Today, Florida is distinctive for its large Cuban expatriate community and high population growth, as well as for its increasing environmental issues. Florida's top countries for imports are China, Mexico, Canada, Germany, and France. [118], All potable water resources have been controlled by the state government through five regional water authorities since 1972. These parts were incorporated into the newly formed Territory of Orleans. [79][80], Due to its subtropical and tropical climate, Florida rarely receives measurable snowfall. "[67] In recent decades, more migrants have come for the jobs in a developing economy. Florida has 22 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB). [19], About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Tourism has surpassed agriculture and manufacturing as the main component of Florida’s economy, and the prospect of employment in the state’s rapidly growing service sector has simultaneously drawn many immigrants, mostly from Latin America. [167][168], In 1988, English was affirmed as the state's official language in the Florida Constitution. By 1860, Florida had only 140,424 people, of whom 44% were enslaved. [150] By the 16th century, the earliest time for which there is a historical record, major Native American groups included the Apalachee of the Florida Panhandle, the Timucua of northern and central Florida, the Ais of the central Atlantic coast, the Tocobaga of the Tampa Bay area, the Calusa of southwest Florida and the Tequesta of the southeastern coast. The environmental impact of agriculture, especially water pollution, is a major issue in Florida today. [94], Florida leads the United States in tornadoes per area (when including waterspouts),[95] but they do not typically reach the intensity of those in the Midwest and Great Plains. Florida, constituent state of the United States of America. In Florida there is no legal difference between towns, villages and cities. [134][135] Everglades National Park covers 1,509,000 acres (6,110 km2), throughout Dade, Monroe, and Collier counties in Florida. The Florida legislature also refused to accept additional Federal funding for Medicaid, although this would have helped its constituents at no cost to the state. Sedimentary deposits of sand and limestone cover most of the state, with areas of peat and muck marking locations where freshwater bodies once stood. Florida's felony disenfranchisement law is more severe than most European nations or other American states. The Florida peninsula is a porous plateau of karst limestone sitting atop bedrock known as the Florida Platform. Much of the state is at or near sea level. The region became a haven for escaped slaves and a base for Indian attacks against U.S. territories, and the U.S. pressed Spain for reform. The Econ River flows through Osceola, Orange, and Seminole counties in Central Florida, just east of the Orlando Metropolitan Area (east of State Road 417). [184] Conversely, large numbers of northern whites moved to the state. King Charles II of Spain issued a royal proclamation freeing all slaves who fled to Spanish Florida and accepted conversion and baptism. [75] Mean high temperatures for late July are primarily in the low 90s Fahrenheit (32–34 °C). The Lake Okeechobee–Everglades basin and the Kissimmee lowlands are actually subdivisions of the coastal lowlands, but their uniqueness justifies separate designations. [110] In Florida, wild populations of coconut palms extend up the East Coast from Key West to Jupiter Inlet, and up the West Coast from Marco Island to Sarasota. SOUTHWEST Fla. – Should Florida break away from the United States and become its own country? In 2004, they had a combined total of 95.7% of the state's domestic product.[241]. [273] The state is the largest producer of sweet corn and green beans for the U.S.[274], The Everglades Agricultural Area is a major center for agriculture. vs. State Board of Education et al. Much of the state is at or near sea level, and is characterized by sedimentary soil. Florida Georgia Line sing the praises of carefree weekends in “Long Live,” the CMA-nominated duo’s latest single. Only two metropolitan areas showed a decrease in homes sold: Panama City and Brevard County. 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With a population of more than 18 million, according to the 2010 census, Florida is the most populous state in the southeastern United States and the third-most populous in the United States. North of Lake Okeechobee, the prevalent climate is humid subtropical (Köppen: Cfa), while areas south of the lake (including the Florida Keys) have a true tropical climate (Köppen: Aw, Am, and Af). There was also a group of settlers who came from the colony of Bermuda. Area 65,757 square miles (170,311 square km). Other urban areas in the state with a population of more than one million are Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Jacksonville. [120] Red tide is now killing off wildlife or Tropical fish and coral reefs putting all in danger. Florida is a geologically young, low-lying plain, mostly less than 100 feet (30 metres) above sea level. He described a thick wall of red mangroves spread mile after mile, some reaching as high as 70 feet (21 m), with intertwined and elevated roots making landing difficult. In 1830, the U.S. Congress passed the Indian Removal Act and as settlement increased, pressure grew on the U.S. government to remove the Indians from Florida. [186], As of 2010[update], those of Asian ancestry accounted for 2.4% of Florida's population. See all hours. Florida does not impose a personal income tax. [43][44], The British governors were directed to call general assemblies as soon as possible in order to make laws for the Floridas, and in the meantime they were, with the advice of councils, to establish courts. White band disease has also adversely affected corals on the Florida Reef.[128]. [237], In 2017, Florida became the United States' eighth largest exporter of trade goods. From 1997 to 2013, the growing of citrus trees has declined 25%, from 600,000 to 450,000 acres (240,000 to 180,000 ha). During such period, it has voted for a losing candidate only twice. [285] Port Tampa Bay meanwhile is the largest in the state, having the most tonnage. The Florida Supreme Court consists of a chief justice and six justices. [259][260], In 2015, Florida broke the 100-million visitor mark for the first time in state history by hosting a record 105 million visitors. Florida's top countries for export are Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Colombia. Petersburg, has had a fairly even breakdown of Republican and Democratic voters. 427 Views. [328] Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is the largest football stadium in Florida, the 12th largest stadium in American college football, and the 18th largest stadium in the world, as measured by its official seating capacity of 88,548—though, it has often held over 90,000 for Florida's home football games. Florida Country celebrates living in the modern world, while still staying true to our country traditions and heritage. state. The settlers hoped to convince Floridans to join their cause and proclaim independence from Spain, but the settlers lost their tenuous support from the federal government and abandoned their cause by 1813. It is the flattest state in the United States,[17] and Lake Okeechobee is its largest freshwater lake. [291], Florida has the largest collection of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne buildings, both in the United States and in the entire world, most of which are located in the Miami metropolitan area, especially Miami Beach's Art Deco District, constructed as the city was becoming a resort destination. The Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León landed there in 1513, named the territory La Florida (meaning “The Flower” in Spanish), and claimed it for Spain. [21] It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. New Country wants your opinion! In 1564-65 there was a French settlement at Fort Caroline, in present Duval County, which was destroyed by the Spanish. They left due to lynchings and racial violence, and for better opportunities in the North and the West. This is characteristic of its voter base throughout the Deep South. [304] As of 2017[update], the University of Central Florida, with more than 64,000 students, is the largest university by enrollment in the United States. After the Civil War, Florida was restored to the Union on June 25, 1868. [256] Sales of existing homes in February 2010 was 11,890, up 21% from the same month in 2009. Hail often accompanies the most severe thunderstorms. [97], From 1851 to 2006, Florida was struck by 114 hurricanes, 37 of them major—category 3 and above. In 2000, George W. Bush won the U.S. presidential election by a margin of 271–266 in the Electoral College. The British settlers who had remained also resented Spanish rule, leading to a rebellion in 1810 and the establishment for ninety days of the so-called Free and Independent Republic of West Florida on September 23. The Confederacy received little help from Florida; the 15,000 men it offered were generally sent elsewhere. The United States Army led increasingly frequent incursions into Spanish territory, including the 1817–1818 campaign against the Seminole Indians by Andrew Jackson that became known as the First Seminole War. The earliest known European explorers came with the Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León. [167][168] Many of these were of English or Scotch-Irish descent; however, their families have lived in the state for so long they choose to identify as having "American" ancestry or do not know their ancestry. The legislature enacts bills, which, if signed by the governor, become law. As a result, the Freedom Tower was also called the "Ellis Island of the South. [329] Since 1996, Florida has added four additional programs to the ranks of Division I FCS: UCF Knights, South Florida Bulls, Florida Atlantic Owls and FIU Panthers. Viviana Díaz Balsera and Rachel A. Florida is also renowned for amusement parks, orange crops, winter vegetables, the Kennedy Space Center, and as a popular destination for retirees. [119], Red tide has been an issue on the southwest coast of Florida, as well as other areas. The Florida Reef[24] is the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States,[25] and the third-largest coral barrier reef system in the world (after the Great Barrier Reef and Belize Barrier Reef).[26]. We have a more detailed satellite image of Florida without County boundaries. [305] PARTS of Florida are a country within the state of Florida. In 1972, the state made personal injury protection auto insurance mandatory for drivers, becoming the second in the nation to enact a no-fault insurance law. [266] Other major theme parks in the area include Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa. (904)264-6070 # clubcontinental # clubcontinentalop # floridaevent. Produced by KATAL1ST @ Electric Media Group Studios in Lakeland FL. In the 2018 elections, the ratio of Republican to Democratic representation fell from 16:11 to 14:13. After a second section north through Orlando to Wildwood (near present-day The Villages), and a southward extension around Miami to Homestead, it was finished in 1974. Forty-three of Florida's 67 counties are in a MSA. [133] While there are sinkholes in much of the state, modern sinkholes have tended to be in West-Central Florida. Cypress trees in Lake Bradford, Tallahassee, Florida. It was approximately 350 feet (107 m) wide and 75 feet (23 m) deep. Republicans also held onto the governorship in a close race between Republican candidate Ron DeSantis and Democractic candidate Andrew Gillum, with 49.6% voting for the DeSantis and 49.3% voting for Gillum. [140], The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of Florida was 21,477,737 on July 1, 2019, a 14.24% increase since the 2010 United States Census. [142] The population of Florida in the 2010 census was 18,801,310. [195] Since the 1970s, conservative white voters in the state have largely shifted from the Democratic to the Republican Party. Florida's economy did not fully recover until the military buildup for World War II. Florida has teams in all five American major league sports. By the early 1800s, Indian removal was a significant issue throughout the southeastern U.S. and also in Florida. 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