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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 10: Jonas Blixt of Swededn plays a shot on the sixth hole during round two of THE PLAYERS Championship at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 10, 2013 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

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  • Feds: 'Career drug dealer' admits steroids distribution on LI

    Florida man, who authorities said was making $1 million-a-year distributing drugs on Long Island and in New York City, pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Central Islip to conspiracy to illegally distribute steroids and distributing steroids, according 5/23/13 Read more »

  • Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat star, surprises fan at Florida prom

    a South Florida high school senior asked Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade to her prom, she knew it was a long shot. Fortunately, that's Wade's specialty on and off the court.Wade surprised Nicole Muxo on Friday night, walking into a ballroom with roses and wrapping   Read more »

  • US warns of armed robbery threat in Bahamas

    -- The U .S. Embassy in the Bahamas is warning about the threat of armed robbery in the capital of the island chain off Florida's east coast.A statement from the U .S. Embassy in Nassau advises Americans living in and traveling to the islands to be on heightened   Read more »

  • Warrant issued for Chad Johnson in South Florida

    warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida.The state attorney's office confirmed Thursday that a Broward circuit judge issued a warrant May 7 against Johnson for failing to report to his probation officer.Johnson   Read more »

  • Legoland Florida expansion to open July 3

    website, the Chima storyline is about a pristine, natural paradise that has become a battle ground for eight animal tribes.Legoland Florida is based on the building-block toys and has rides and attractions geared toward ages 2 to 12. The Winter Haven location   Read more »

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About Florida

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.

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