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Northern Florida is the "quiet" part of the state, untouched by much of the frenetic development of the South and the Atlantic Coast. Here, the emphasis is on Florida's rich legacy of natural beauty, and the different ways of experiencing it: boating, canoeing, hiking and camping, cycling, and bird-watching are popular leisure activities. But that doesn't mean Northern Florida is devoid of more fast-paced excitement: the chief city, Gainesville, is home to the University of Florida, a sports mecca that boasts national championship teams in several sports. Gainesville also serves as the cultural center for the area, and is home to acclaimed galleries and theater groups.
The Gulf Coast of this region, the northern part of what is known as "the Nature Coast," is one of the most sparsely populated—and best preserved—areas of Florida. Vast wetlands near the coast provide habitat and nurseries for birds and other species. Winding through this part of the state is the famed Suwannee River.
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News from Jacksonville and Northern Florida from WLTV City Gets New Tools for Water Emergency Response Nov 20, 2009 7:35 pm ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Citing the amount of water and the number of water-related emergencies, St. Johns County has purchased two new boats and a new lift. Nov 20, 2009 6:43 pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Mostly sunny skies for the afternoon with highs in the mid 70s. Look for late night fog with lows near 57 inland and a bit warmer at the beach. Little Boy Gets Clothes His Own Size Nov 20, 2009 6:27 pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The little boy's reaction is priceless! An anonymous hero in our Hero Central program sends a box with football jerseys and jeans for a youngJacksonville boy, who was wearing hi... Nov 20, 2009 4:59 pm ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- Don't let those crisp autumn temperatures fool you, the Winter Wonderland is here. Stanton College Prep Student Takes Duck to Class Nov 20, 2009 4:37 pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- He's a fuzzy half-pound of cuteness, and he runs the show at the Whittle household. Even the dogs are scared of Tyco. Discouraging Florida Unemployment Numbers Released Nov 20, 2009 3:42 pm Tallahassee, Fla. -- Florida's unemployment rate reached a new 30-year high Friday. Twilight: New Moon Sells Out Local Theaters Nov 20, 2009 3:40 pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- The vampire love story gets a furry twist when the "Twilight" sequel, "New Moon," hits theaters tonight. Click Picks: Miami Win Gives Dames Early Lead Over Dudes Nov 20, 2009 8:28 am JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Phil is the only anchor who picked the Jaguars over the Jets. And it paid off. He's now in first place. Parents File Suit Against State's Education System Nov 20, 2009 4:53 am JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- State educators have been slapped with a lawsuit from parents, and even students. Preschoolers Buying Food for Those in Need Nov 20, 2009 2:26 am JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Some First Coast youngsters learned quite a lesson today in helping the less fortunate. |
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Local News from Gainesville Sun via Yahoo! News Winfrey says prayer, thought influenced ending show Nov 20, 2009 5:02 pm The Associated Press Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying "prayer and careful thought&q... Gainesville-area jobless rate holds steady at 7.3 percent Nov 20, 2009 5:02 pm By Anthony Clark Business editor The Gainesville area's unemployment rate held steady at 7.3 percent for the third straight month in October after dropping from 7.8 percent in July to remain the lowes... Fla. unemployment climbs to 11.2 percent in Oct. Nov 20, 2009 4:02 pm The Associated Press Florida's unemployment rate continued its steady upward climb in October at 11.2 percent. Heidi Klum wows crowd at Victoria's Secret show Nov 20, 2009 2:02 pm The Associated Press Heidi Klum and her post-baby body led the parade at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, which returned to New York with some fresh faces after four years on the road. Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps Nov 20, 2009 12:32 pm The Associated Press Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, say new guidelines that conclude that's enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer. Nov 20, 2009 11:06 am By Rebeca Martinez Correspondent How will you say goodbye to Tim Tebow? Marcus Stone, a first-year graduate student at the University of Florida, has created an event on Facebook to encourage people t... Officials: Foxes and coyotes used to train dogs Nov 20, 2009 11:05 am By Lise Fisher Staff writer An undercover investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission resulted in 12 arrests this week for the illegal purchase and possession of foxes and c... City eyes a piece of bed tax funding, too Nov 20, 2009 11:05 am By Megan Rolland Staff writer Gainesville city commissioners scrambled Thursday to find an alternative pitch to compete with the city of Newberry's request for $7 million that would come from a propos... After study, Machen eyes 'increasing rigor' for undergrads Nov 20, 2009 11:05 am By Nathan Crabbe Staff writer University of Florida undergraduates are more satisfied with their social experience than students at five other major universities, and it's easy to see why.A new survey... Nov 20, 2009 11:04 am Staff and wire reports News and events from around the Gainesville, Fla. region and state for Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. |
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