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The Upper Atlantic Coast is a region of contrasts: from quiet farming areas along the famous St. Johns River, to thronged oceanside beaches, from historic settlements like St. Augustine to vibrant cities like Jacksonville, the counterpoints seen here make this region almost a microcosm of the state.
The area's chief city, Jacksonville, holds the distinction of being the largest city in the continental United States by area. Not surprisingly, it is also Florida's largest city, though it is often overlooked in favor of its more famous sisters, Miami and Tampa. Yet Jacksonville boasts cultural attractions commensurate with its size, including art and science museums and a symphony orchestra.
South of Jacksonville lies historic St. Augustine, the oldest permanent settlement in North America. St. Augustine has been fortunate to retain much of its original character, and its Old Town district is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the area.
Connecting Jacksonville and St. Augustine, though, and extending both north and south of them, are the true main attractions of this region: the wide, level, palm-shaded beaches that have made Florida legendary as a vacation and retirement destination, and which continue all the way south to Miami and beyond.
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Local News from FOX 30 Jacksonville via Yahoo! News
Woman ejected from pickup truck
Sep 5, 2010 6:09 pm
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- A woman was airlifted to the hospital after being thrown from her pickup truck and crushed.
One person injured in golf cart accident
Sep 5, 2010 1:39 pm
Vilano Beach, Fla. -- One man was air-lifted after a golf cart accident.
Law enforcement across Southeast targeting DUIs
Sep 5, 2010 12:54 pm
ATLANTA (AP) Motorists on Georgia roads this weekend may see more law enforcement than usual, particularly at state borders.
Bacteria closes South Florida beaches
Sep 5, 2010 12:54 pm
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) Bacteria found in some beaches in South Florida has forced health officials to warn the public about bacteria in the water.
Bengals acquire Reggie Nelson from Jaguars
Sep 5, 2010 3:39 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Cincinnati Bengals got former first-round pick Reggie Nelson from Jacksonville in a trade involving defensive backs.
Police find $9 million in buried cash
Sep 5, 2010 3:39 am
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador -- Police find oil drums stuffed with cash buried at a ranch.
Sep 5, 2010 1:39 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars waived 21 players and placed one on injured reserve to reduce the teams 75-man roster to the NFL-mandated limit of 53.
Florida State Dominates In Fisher's First Game
Sep 5, 2010 12:09 am
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Christian Ponder threw for four touchdowns. John McSweeney was there.
A few showers, otherwise comfortable afternoons
Sep 4, 2010 10:39 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla -- Winds will turn onshore on Sunday bringing us a few coastal showers throughout the morning and afternoon.
Sexual battery suspect faces judge
Sep 4, 2010 10:09 pm
ST. JOHNS, Fla. -- 56-year-old Raymond Delgado is in the St. Johns County Detention Center with a seven-million dollar bond.
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