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Northern Florida
- Florida
- Panhandle - Florida
- Lower Gulf Coast - Florida
- Tampa Bay - Florida
- Lower Atlantic Coast and Miami - Florida
- Central Florida and Orlando
- Space Coast - Florida
- Upper Atlantic Coast and Jacksonville - Florida
Area Info
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.
Articles
News from Jacksonville and Northern Florida from WLTV
Rutherford: No JSO Layoffs in March
Feb 10, 2012 12:28 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- There will be no JSO layoffs next month.
Kidnapped Mother, 3 Children Found Safe in Ga.
Feb 9, 2012 11:20 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A missing Jacksonville woman and her three children have been found safe in Georgia after an alleged kidnapping.
Get the 26.2 With Donna Marathon app
Feb 9, 2012 5:08 pm
If you've got an iPhoneor iPad, you'll be able to map the participants' progress in real time with a new app for this year's race.
Protecting Your Privacy from Prying Eyes Online
Feb 9, 2012 4:50 pm
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Along with potential employers, another entity may be spying on your online social network posts. Insurance companies are especially interested in your Facebook photos.
Foreclosure-Abuse Settlement Has Doubters
Feb 9, 2012 4:49 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Susann Keifer knows something about trying to get a loan modification. The Middleburg woman has been trying to get one to save her home going on four years.
Audrey from Australia: Trouble Started During Rain
Feb 9, 2012 4:44 pm
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A family from Australia is ready to make the 20,000 mile trip back home with the daughter they love, the little girl doctors in Jacksonville believe the...
Court Rules in Favor of Clay County Ordinances
Feb 9, 2012 4:34 pm
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- A Jacksonville court ruled Tuesday to uphold Clay County ordinances restricting alcohol sale, preventing venues that sell alcohol from opening on Wells Road and requiring lounges ...
Museum Valentine's Day Event Sold Out
Feb 9, 2012 2:05 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The annual Valentine's Day Event Bella Luna: Dessert Under the Stars held every year at the Museum of Science and History is sold out.
Party in Pants Cuts Profits, Raises Prices
Feb 9, 2012 1:44 pm
ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Shoplifting is on the rise and it's impacting your bottom line. Ken Amaro is First For You.
Warm Winter Brings Flea Problems
Feb 9, 2012 12:45 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Ruby is a two-year-old Basset Hound that likes to get out for a walk, but that is causing a problem for Ruby and her mom.
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