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Florida 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. 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 21 million, it is the third-most populous state in the United States and ranks eighth 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.

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‘In Awe of Trump’: Sylvester Stallone Heaps Praises on Trump, Calls Him ‘Second George Washington’ In a passionate tribute at the America First Policy Institute gala, Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone showered praise on President-elect Donald Trump, describing him as a "mythical character" and the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:05Published 1 week ago

Trump’s Bold Pick: Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser –Ready to Tackle Ukraine, Russia & China President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida to serve as his National Security Adviser in his second term. A combat-decorated Green Beret with extensive experience in Afghanistan,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published 2 weeks ago

Trump's Surprising Decision: Senator Rubio for Secretary of State to Shift Biden's Foreign Policies In a surprising move, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State in his second term. Rubio, a vocal critic of Trump in the past, has become a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:00Published 2 weeks ago

VIDEO \| Donald Trump Supporters Celebrate At Palm Beach As He Marches Towards White House Supporters of Donald Trump gathered in Palm Beach, Florida, to celebrate as he makes significant strides toward a potential return to the White House. Outside his Mar-a-Lago residence, crowds of loyal.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:25Published 2 weeks ago

Trump Claims Historic Victory in Florida\| Watch Party Erupts Thousands Wait For Fiery Victory Speech Donald Trump’s watch party in Florida erupted in cheers as he claimed a historic victory in his home state, with supporters gathering in the thousands to witness what many called a major turning.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:41Published 2 weeks ago

U.S Election Results: BIG BLOW To Harris, Trump Takes Georgia\| Second Battleground Victory for Trump In a significant development in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, former President Donald Trump has dealt a major blow to Vice President Kamala Harris by capturing Georgia, marking his second major.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:45Published 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris Admits Defeat; Cancels Florida Speech as Trump Dominates Election Night \| US Elections In a dramatic turn of events on Election Night 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris has canceled her planned speech as Donald Trump surges ahead with key state victories. While millions of Americans cast.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 2 weeks ago

Trump Becomes First Republican in More Than 30 Years To Win Florida’s Miami-Dade \| U.S Elections Miami-Dade County, once a Democratic base, is showing a shift toward Republican support, largely driven by increased backing from Hispanic voters, particularly Cuban-Americans with conservative views... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published 2 weeks ago

Trump vs Harris \| Harris Surges, Trump Edges Closer to Victory in Nail-Biting Election Race In a nail-biting 2024 U.S. presidential election, the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has become even more intense. As key swing states continue to tally votes, Harris has surged ahead in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:46Published 2 weeks ago

US Election Day: Donald Trump casts his vote in Florida Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:35Published 3 weeks ago

At least five dead as hurricane Helene rips through southeastern USA Hurricane Helene has caused havoc across several states after making landfall overnight in northwestern Florida and declared a category 4 storm. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:36Published on September 27, 2024

Helene hits Florida and Georgia as one of largest storms to strike the US Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:23Published on September 27, 2024

Hurricane Helene barrels toward Florida with fierce winds, storm surge Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:47Published on September 26, 2024

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