The St. Johns River is one of the most significant and well-known rivers in Florida, flowing northward for approximately 310 miles through the eastern part of the state. The St. Johns River originates in the marshes of Indian River County, near Vero Beach, and flows northward through 12 counties before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean at Jacksonville.
The Florida Panhandle, also known as Northwest Florida, is a region rich in natural beauty, cultural history, and economic significance. It stretches from the western border with Alabama to the eastern edge near the Apalachicola River. It is bounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in Florida. It covers an area of approximately 730 square miles (1,890 square kilometers). Sometimes referred to as Florida's inland sea, Lake Okeechobee is central to a region of Florida historically known for its agriculture, but in recent times also equated with superior fishing, boating and trails.
Everglades National Park is a vast and unique national park located in the southern part of the U.S. state of Florida. It is known for its diverse ecosystems, including swamps, wetlands, sawgrass prairies, mangrove forests, and coastal estuaries.
Tampa Bay, located on the western coast of Florida, is a large natural harbor and estuary connected to the Gulf of Mexico. The term "Tampa Bay" is often used to refer to the metropolitan area surrounding the body of water, which includes several cities and communities.
The Miami New Times is a popular alternative weekly newspaper based in Miami, Florida. It covers a wide range of topics related to Miami's culture, events, news, and entertainment. The Miami New Times serves as a source of information and a cultural guide for residents and visitors in Miami, offering a different perspective from traditional mainstream newspapers.
The Tampa Bay Times, called the St. Petersburg Times until 2011, is an American newspaper published in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. It has won fourteen Pulitzer Prizes since 1964, and in 2009, won two in a single year for the first time in its history, one of which was for its PolitiFact project.
The Miami Herald is an American daily newspaper owned by The McClatchy Company and headquartered in Sweetwater, Florida, a city in western Miami-Dade County and the Miami metropolitan area, several miles west of Downtown Miami. Founded in 1903, it is the fifth largest newspaper in Florida, serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties.
The Orlando Sentinel is the primary newspaper of Orlando, Florida, and the Central Florida region. It was founded in 1876 and is currently owned by Tribune Publishing Company. The Orlando Sentinel is owned by parent company, Tribune Publishing.
Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is known for its diverse geography, warm climate, and popular tourist attractions. With a population exceeding 21 million, it is the third-most populous state in the nation and ranks eighth in population density as of 2020.
