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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
Sep 8, 2010 7:25 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Igor has formed, but is 3,800 miles away near the African coast. Locally sct'd showers will build very slowly westward.
Office Chat: Getting Passed Over for a Promotion
Sep 8, 2010 7:16 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Sometimes the best person for a promotion isn't the one who gets it. Otherwise, we'd all be the boss at work.
Sep 8, 2010 6:54 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It's taken years to get to this point, but the transition from Jacksonville Municipal Stadium to EverBank Field is nearly complete.
Gainesville Pastor Plans to Go Ahead with Koran Burning
Sep 8, 2010 6:28 pm
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The man behind a church's decision to hold "International Burn a Koran Day" said he has no plans to back down.
Rev. Terry Jones, Pastor in Koran Burning Controversy now Carrying Gun
Sep 8, 2010 5:56 pm
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The leader of a small Gainesville church that espouses anti-Islam philosophy said on Wednesday he is determined to go through with his plan to burn copies of the Koran on Sept. 1...
Nationwide Silver Alert for Missing Man from Clay County
Sep 8, 2010 3:18 pm
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- An elderly endangered man who was last seen Tuesday afternoon is now the subject of a nationwide Silver Alert after police traced him out of state.
Jacksonville Muslims Watching Threat to Burn Koran
Sep 8, 2010 12:51 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A few months ago, someone tried to bomb the Islamic Center of Northeast Florida; authorities have yet to make an arrest. But the attempted bombing bro...
Kids Hit the Track Running for Other Children
Sep 8, 2010 11:58 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A group of kids are getting ready to run a marathon for their health and the health of other children.
10-Year-Old Shoots 11-Year-Old in Neck with BB Gun
Sep 8, 2010 10:49 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- What started off as child's play ended up a more serious situation for one Marietta girl.
Jaguars Fans Dress Head-to-Toe in Teal
Sep 8, 2010 10:19 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A group of die-hard Jaguars fans will surely catch your attention at the games. They are dressed in teal costumes.
Local News from Gainesville Sun via Yahoo! News
Mayor, clergy assert Gainesville's unity against Quran burning
Sep 8, 2010 7:25 pm
More than 300 people packed into Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Gainesville on Wednesday afternoon for an interfaith prayer service to counter what could happen across town Saturday, when t...
Dove World minister determined to hold 9/11 Quran burning
Sep 8, 2010 6:40 pm
Dove World Pastor Terry Jones said the plan is to incinerated the Qurans in a bonfire Saturday to mark the ninth anniversary of 9/11.
Blog: UF is no longer holding gubernatorial debate
Sep 8, 2010 5:55 pm
The University of Florida wont be hosting a gubernatorial debate in the fall after all.
Silver Alert issued for elderly Clay County man
Sep 8, 2010 4:41 pm
A nationwide Silver Alert has been issued for an elderly man who is missing from Clay County.
GS Live: Interfaith Prayer Service for Unity
Sep 8, 2010 4:11 pm
Interfaith Prayer Service for Unity is streaming live.
Blog: Is it better to ignore or protest the Quran burning?
Sep 8, 2010 3:26 pm
A meeting Tuesday at the University of Florida highlighted the issue facing Muslims and others upset with the Dove World Outreach Centers planned Quran burning: Do you ignore it or protest at the chur...
German church founded by Terry Jones rejects Quran burning
Sep 8, 2010 2:25 pm
A leader at a German evangelical church founded by Terry Jones said Wednesday he has no doubts the Florida-based preacher will carry out plans to burn copies of the Quran.
Area events remember 9/11, respond to Dove World
Sep 8, 2010 1:56 pm
Today's Interfaith Prayer Service for Unity at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is one of several related to the ninth anniversary of terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Some are in response to the Dove Wo...
Party guests accused of coming back to steal from home
Sep 8, 2010 1:41 pm
Two men are accused of taking more than $3,500 worth of items from a party host's home.
Vatican: Burning Quran is outrageous, grave move
Sep 8, 2010 1:41 pm
The Vatican on Wednesday denounced as "outrageous and grave" plans by a Christian minister in Florida to burn copies of the Quran to mark the Sept. 11 anniversary.
