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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 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.

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NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams finally touch down after nine months in space NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams finally touch down after nine months in space NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth after a nine-month delay due to a Boeing test.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Astronauts face tough return to gravity after nine months After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are returning to Earth aboard a SpaceX capsule, set to splash down off Florida. Originally planned as an eight-day mission,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:34Published 1 week ago

Sunita Williams Return LIVE Updates: NASA Astronauts Undock from ISS, begin journey back to earth Sunita Williams Return Live Updates: Journey To Home Begins Williams and Wilmore undock from ISS \| NASA LIVE Watch as the four members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission—NASA astronauts Nick Hague,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 43:55Published 1 week ago

SpaceX : Starship Explodes Mid Air, Debris Over Florida \| FAA Grounds Flights, Thousands Stranded SpaceX : SpaceX's Starship test flight ended in catastrophe as the massive rocket exploded mid-air shortly after launch, raining debris off Florida’s coast. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 3 weeks ago

Multiple Aircraft Breach Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Airspace—F-16s Scrambled in Urgent Response Multiple unauthorized aircraft violated the no-fly zone over Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, prompting NORAD to scramble F-16 fighter jets. The jets deployed flares and escorted the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 3 weeks ago

Controversial Tate brothers arrive in Florida after Romanian authorities lift travel ban Controversial Tate brothers arrive in Florida after Romanian authorities lift travel ban Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in 2022 and formally indicted last year on charges they participated in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:44Published on February 28, 2025

Trump Blames Zelensky For Ukraine War, Says Kyiv Should Have Made A Deal Before 2022 Trump blames Zelensky for Ukraine war, says Kyiv should have made a deal before 2022. Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for the ongoing war with Russia, stating that Kyiv should have struck a deal before.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published on February 19, 2025

At Least 9 Dead As Winter Storms Batter US, Kentucky Sees Major Flooding, Power Outages, And Rescues US winter storm: At least 9 people dead as powerful winter storms wreak havoc across the US, with Kentucky bearing the brunt. Heavy rainfall led to devastating floods, leaving thousands without power.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:24Published on February 17, 2025

Trump Gets Big Boost In His Illegal Immigrants Deportation Plan\| Florida Cracks Down On Illegals! Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a memorandum deputizing Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) officers to enforce federal immigration laws, aligning with Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published on February 7, 2025

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