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Gulf World Marine Park


Shipwreck Island Water Park


Zoo World


National Museum of Naval Aviation


Museum of Florida History


Pensacola Museum of Art


TT Wentworth Jr, Florida State Museum


US Air Force Armament Museum


Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve

Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “Fort Caroline memorializes the short-lived French presence in sixteenth century Florida. Here you will find stories of exploration, survival, religious disputes, territorial battles, and first contact between American Indians and Europeans . . . . . Explore life on a nineteenth-century Florida plantation. Discover the stories of the life and times of Zephaniah Kingsley, his African wife Anna, and the hundreds of men, women, and children who were enslaved at the plantation. . . “unquote.

Blackwater River State Park

Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “The river is one of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the nation, making this park a popular place for swimming, fishing, camping, and paddling. Shaded campsites are just a short walk from the river, and visitors can enjoy a picnic at a pavilion overlooking the river. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy strolling along trails through undisturbed natural communities. . . “ unquote.

Eden Gardens State Park

Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “a beautifully renovated, two-story house with elegant white columns and wrap-around porch. Surrounded by moss-draped live oaks and ornamental gardens, the Wesley house inspires visions of hoop skirts and landed gentry. The park is part of the estate owned in the 1800s by the Wesleys, a wealthy Florida timber family. In 1963, Lois Maxon bought and renovated the home, creating a showplace for her family heirlooms and antiques. The collection of Louis XVI furniture is the second largest in the United States . . . “unquote.

Florida Caverns State Park

Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “one of the few state parks with dry (air filled) caves and is the only Florida state park to offer cave tours to the public. The cave has dazzling formations of limestone stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flowstones, and draperies. Florida Caverns is also popular for camping, swimming, fishing, picnicking, canoeing, boating, hiking, bicycling, . . .” unquote.

Grayton Beach State Park

Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “sea turtles are nesting and summer is here, there is no better time to enjoy a walk along the sugar white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Grayton Beach would be the ideal place to bring your family and experience " The Real Florida" . For cabin and camping information . . . “ unquote.

St. Joseph Peninsular State Park

Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “one of the top rated beaches in the United States. Sunbathing, snorkeling, and swimming are popular activities along the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joseph Bay. From offshore, canoeists and kayakers can take in a superb view of the high dunes and sand pine scrub. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, and bicycling. As a coastal barrier peninsula, St. Joseph provides excellent opportunities for bird watching; over 240 species have been sighted in the park . . . .is considered an index beach for nesting sea-turtles and park rangers are closely monitoring them as they come back this year . . . “ unquote.

Suwannee River State Park

Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “a high bluff overlooks the spot where the Withlacoochee River joins the Suwannee River on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Vestiges of history in the park show how important the Suwannee River was to Florida history. Along the river are long mounds of earthworks built during the Civil War to guard against incursions by Union Navy gunboats. Other remnants from the past include one of the state´s oldest cemeteries, and a paddle-wheel shaft from a 19th century steamboat. Five trails, ranging from a quarter mile to 18 miles, loop through surrounding woodlands and provide panoramic views of the rivers. . . .” unquote.

Torreya State Park

Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “an extremely rare species of Torreya tree that only grows on the bluffs along the Apalachicola River. Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Torreya is popular for camping, hiking, and picnicking. Bird-watching is also a popular activity. Over 100 species of birds have been spotted in the park. Forests of hardwood trees provide the finest display of fall color found in Florida. The main campground offers full-facility campsites . . . “ unquote.

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world, this park plays host to an abundance of wildlife, including alligators, turtles, deer, and birds. Daily guided riverboat tours provide a closer view of wildlife, and glass bottom boat tours are offered when the water is clear. Swimming is a popular activity during the hot summer months. A nature trail offers a leisurely walk along the upland wooded areas of the park. . . “ unquote.

Manatee Springs State Park

Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “A first magnitude spring, over 100 million gallons of water gush forth daily at Manatee Springs. In winter, manatees swim upriver to spend the night in the warm waters of the headspring. Popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, the headwaters of the spring are also a great spot for swimming. The spring run forms a sparkling stream that meanders through hardwood wetlands to the Suwannee River. . . “ unquote.

St. Andrews State Park

Excerpt from the above site, quote . . . “sugar white sands and emerald green waters, this former military reservation has over one-and-a-half miles of beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and Grand Lagoon. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and canoeing. Two fishing piers, a jetty, and a boat ramp provide ample fishing opportunities for anglers. Two nature trails wind through a rich diversity of coastal plant communities - a splendid opportunity for bird-watching. Those wanting to relax can sunbathe on the beach or enjoy a leisurely lunch under the shade of a picnic pavilion. . . .” unquote.

Panhandle News

Drier, hotter weather returns to Texas - Houston Chronicle


Drier, hotter weather returns to Texas
Houston Chronicle
High temperatures will be in the low-to-mid-90s in the eastern half of Texas, and upper 80s to low 90s in the west and Panhandle, with some 70s in the West ...
More rain for most of the state on TuesdayDallas Morning News
Not-so-hot Monday ahead for TexasDallas Morning News
More Scattered Storms Across North TexasCBS 11
Fort Worth Star Telegram
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Experts: Spill hampering recovery - Palm Beach Post


MiamiHerald.com

Experts: Spill hampering recovery
Palm Beach Post
“The devastating effect of the spill on the Panhandle's economy has created a giant cloud of uncertainty that is affecting all markets across the state,” ...
Florida's water quality good, but seafood industry suffers from oil spill10 Connects
Florida winning very slow race to economic recoveryMiamiHerald.com
Oil spill luck may run outGainesville Sun
Bizjournals.com
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Immigration laws in Texas? - ConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVII


Immigration laws in Texas?
ConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVII
Lindsey is an Amarillo native and has rejoined the ProNews 7 team, and says she is happy to be back in the Panhandle. ...

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Oil causes 2200 Gulf beach closings, warnings - The Associated Press


msnbc.com

Oil causes 2200 Gulf beach closings, warnings
The Associated Press
MIAMI — Gulf beaches from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle have been closed or slapped with health warnings nearly 10 times more often this summer than ...
Florida Race Directors Keep Eye On Oil SpillCompetitor Magazine
BP Oil Leak Avoids Florida, as Do Tourists Who Think OtherwiseBloomberg
Day 100: Embattled BP vows changesBoston Globe
Gov Monitor -Business Wire (press release) -MiamiHerald.com
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Source: Florida Attorney General's Office - WMBB-TV


Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
WMBB-TV
Source: AP Source: AP Panhandle Auto Deals: Click and find out how auto dealers throughout the Florida Panhandle are willing to put you in right vehicle, ...

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Brandon infant dies of equine encephalitis - Tampabay.com


Tbo.com

Brandon infant dies of equine encephalitis
Tampabay.com
And the state recorded a third EEE fatality this month, in the Panhandle's Wakulla County. There is no vaccine for the disease, which kills about one-third ...
Brandon infant dies from mosquito-borne virusTbo.com

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3 face charges in Texhoma 'sexting' - NewsOK.com


3 face charges in Texhoma 'sexting'
NewsOK.com
TEXHOMA — Three men have been charged with the possession and distribution of obscene images of an underage girl, a Panhandle prosecutor said. ...

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Meister makes governor's run official - Grand Island Independent


Meister makes governor's run official
Grand Island Independent
He was born in Omaha but has lived most of his life, with exceptions for law school and the Army, in the Panhandle. He sees his western Nebraska roots as a ...

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Project helps Alaskans spice up soil - The Associated Press


Project helps Alaskans spice up soil
The Associated Press
Those might include kelp from a Panhandle beach in southeast Alaska, ground up salmon guts from Bristol Bay or peat from the abundant wetlands of Minto ...

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Waste Management Hosts Informational Meeting on Oil Spill Efforts - WJHG-TV


Waste Management Hosts Informational Meeting on Oil Spill Efforts
WJHG-TV
Jackson County-The Spring Hill landfill in Jackson County is one of the few sites that has been handling tarballs and oil collected from Panhandle beaches. ...

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