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Florida (/ ˈ f l ɒr ɪ d ə / ⓘ FLORR-ih-də; Spanish: [floˈɾiða]) is a state in the Southeastern region 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, and the Straits of Florida and Cuba to the south.
It caused over $20 billion in damage in Florida. In 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County, killing 146 people and causing over $113 billion in damage, making it the costliest hurricane to ever hit Florida and the deadliest since the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane. Florida has historically been at risk from hurricanes and tropical storms.
Green Cross of Florida flag, also used as flag of Poyais. The Republic of the Floridas , also called Republic of Floridas , was a short-lived attempt, from June to December 1817, to establish an independent Florida (the plural "Floridas" refers to the separate provinces of East Florida and West Florida , then Spanish territory).
The flag of Florida is the official flag of the U.S. state of Florida. The flag consists of a red saltire on a white background, with the state seal superimposed on the center. [ 2 ] The flag's current design has been in use since May 21, 1985, after the design of the Florida state seal was graphically improved and officially sanctioned for use ...
Florida Constitutional Convention of 1838 was convened on December 3, 1838, to fulfill the requirement for a United States territory being admitted to the union as a state. An act was passed by the Florida Territorial Council in 1838, and approved by Governor Richard Keith Call , calling for the election of delegates in October 1838 to a ...
When did Florida add Confederate holidays to state law? Confederate Memorial Day and Lee's birthday were enshrined in Florida law in 1895, 30 years after the end of the Civil War. Jefferson Davis ...
A crowd of more than 150 people gathered for a service that was held in front of Florida’s Historic Capitol recognizing National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Day of the Dead kicks off right after Halloween on Nov. 1. Here's what to know about the special holiday.