Florida Cities and Towns
The Sunshine State     27th  State

Climate & Weather:

Central and south Florida can be very hot and humid in summer, with a good chance for a brief afternoon thunderstorm (they don't last long). Highs usually average in the mid-80s, with lows in the 70s.

Occasionally a hurricane will approach Florida (mostly summer and early fall), however plenty of advance warnings are given to both residents and travelers

In winter, especially central and north, conditions are mild but can quickly become damp and cold. Central and south are warmer, but that occasional cold front moving in from the northwest can (on occasion) bring rains, and cooler conditions.

Weather from Miami south into the Keys is considered perfect year-round.    MORE WEATHER AND TRAFFIC INFO

Firsts, Facts, Trivia:  

The water hyacinth, a beautiful flowered aquatic plant, was introduced to Florida accidentally in the 1880s and grows so abundantly it has restricted commercial navigation on portions of the Saint Johns River.  MORE FACTS

Featured Tourist Spots:

National Museum of Naval Aviation - The National Museum of Naval Aviation is one of the largest and most beautiful air and space museums in the world. Share in the excitement of Naval Aviation's rich history. See over 140 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation.   MORE TOURISM

Florida History:

People first reached Florida at least 12,000 years ago. The rich variety of environments in prehistoric Florida supported a large number of plants and animals. The animal population included most mammals that we know today. In addition, many other large mammals that are now extinct (such as the saber-tooth tiger, mastodon, giant armadillo, and camel) roamed the land.
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