Florida Information

Weather

Check local weather for selected cities. View average monthly high / low temperatures, rainfall and sea temperatures to best plan your activities or vacation.

Florida Maps

View maps of the state, counties and selected cities from several zoom levels.

There are over a dozen cruise ship lines that serve the state from four major seaports of Tampa, Cape Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. These cruise lines operate throughout the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and the Bahamas.

Facts

See some interesting facts, geography, revenue, animals, time zones, elevation and more. Also, see our FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions.

History

A Time line of Florida History from 10,000 BC when nomadic tribes first arrived through modern time when visiting tourist outnumber residents - and some of the significant events throughout.

Parks

We love the outdoors and have over 150 state parks, recreation areas, state historic and cultural sites. The state system has received the National State Parks Gold Medal.

Hurricanes

Hurricanes - Yikes! Hurricanes are a fact of life. Learn more about their frequency, regional areas of direct hits, and historical periods of peak activity during the year.

Pictures

This site offers over 1,000 pictures throughout to help portrait our great places and scenic views. Here are a few select favorites.

Regions

From Pensacola in the extreme Northwest Panhandle to Key West in the South, the state varies dramatically in both landscape and its metropolitan makeup.