Florida
Florida is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States. It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Straits of Florida to the south, and The Bahamas to the southeast. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. It has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, spanning approximately 1,350 miles (2,170 km), not including its many barrier islands. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of over 23 million, it is the third-most populous state in the United States and ranks seventh in population density as of 2020. Florida spans 65,758 square miles (170,310 km2), ranking 22nd in area among the states. The Miami metropolitan area, anchored by the cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, is the state's largest metropolitan area, with a population of 6.138 million; the most populous city is Jacksonville. Florida's other major population centers include Tampa Bay, Orlando, Cape Coral, and the state capital of Tallahassee.
Beyond's analysis on Florida
- — Delaware’s tax advantages are luring retirees away from Florida, shifting interstate migration and tax revenue flows
- — Skanska secures USD 85 million contract to build an academic building for Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers
- — Settlement ends whistleblower suit against Deloitte involving US government and two states
- — United Vein & Vascular Centers opens a new outpatient vein clinic in St. Petersburg, expanding its footprint in Pinellas County, Florida
- — Coconut Creek debuts Florida’s first all‑electric residential waste fleet, highlighting municipal electrification
- — Howard Schultz’s $36 million Hawaii home sale signals his shift to Florida amid high‑value real‑estate moves
- — Ocala is emerging as an affordable retirement destination in Florida, with home prices still below $300,000, attracting retirees and boosting local housing demand
- — Pepsi renews sponsorship of HBCU Battle of the Bands, reinforcing its commitment to cultural events and community engagement in the U.S. Southeast
- — Lowcountry Male and Aqua Vitae open a tenth clinic in Jacksonville, marking a decade of operation
- — Vireo Growth Inc. to acquire Planet 13 Holdings Inc., expanding its multi-state cannabis footprint
- — The article shows what a $300,000 budget can buy in The Villages, Florida, highlighting retirement‑community housing affordability
- — St. Johns County’s new podcast lineup signals a growing trend of local governments using digital audio to boost transparency and resident engagement
Recent news mentioning Florida
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- — ‘Come to take your money’: Stephen A. Smith says taxes would eat 2/3 of his income in California — so he fled to Florida
- — Kin Insurance and Florida State Athletics Announce Historic Four-Year Jersey Patch Partnership
- — Nobody Plans to Retire Alone in Florida. Here’s What It Costs When It Happens
- — Florida Climate Week™ Registration Now Open 130+ Free Events Across Florida
- — Florida Climate Week™ abre las inscripciones para más de 130 eventos gratuitos en todo el estado
- — Curaleaf Grows Florida Retail Presence with Riverview Dispensary Opening
- — Duke Energy Florida requests to lower rates in 2027
- — Frank Russo Names Rachel Rodriguez as Running Mate in Florida Governor's Race
- — WOW! Enhances TV Experience for Florida Customers with YouTube TV
- — Independent Psychological Thriller "The Things I Didn't Do" With Full House at Central Florida Premiere
- — Redfin Report: Florida's Luxury Market Pulls Away From the Pack, With Miami and Tampa Posting Double-Digit Price Increases