The peninsula of Florida is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. The Straits of Florida surround the Florida Keys in the south and separate the gulf from the ocean.

Rivers and streams transport sediments and nutrients essential for wetland habitats and the native plants and animals that depend on them. Florida’s rivers and streams also moderate the salinity of brackish environments and offer a warm winter refuge for migratory and local wildlife, such as the Florida manatee.

The city of Tallahassee’s drinking water has been declared the best in the state of Florida.

Florida is running out of drinking water from the Floridan Aquifer, our main source of drinking water which has been relatively clean, cheap and plentiful — until now. The average Floridian uses about 158 gallons per day. Over-development has depleted the drinking water supply in most parts of Florida.

FLORIDA RIVERS ON OUR WEBSITE

• APALACHICOLA RIVER. Driving Route Along the Apalachicola River.
• BLACKWATER RIVER. Blackwater River Driving Route.
• PEACE RIVER.
• ST JOHNS RIVER.
• SUWANNEE RIVER. Path of the Suwannee River.

The St. Johns River

Florida’s Major Industries

• Aviation & Aerospace.
• Cleantech.
• Defense and Homeland Security.
• Financial and Professional Services.
• Headquarters.
• Information Technology.
• Life Sciences.
• Logistics and Distribution.

Florida has one of the biggest economies in the United States. Two of its most famous industries include tourism and agriculture, which contribute to the state’s $1 trillion GDP.

agriculture industry

Top 10 Industries Driving Growth in Florida

• 1) Construction. Florida’s construction industry has been steadily growing over the past few years.
• 2) Retail.
• 3) Consulting.
• 4) Real Estate.
• 5) Entertainment.
• 6) Transportation.
• 7) Professional.
• 8) Health Care.

Among Florida’s top agricultural products are oranges, greenhouse and nursery products, cane for sugar, and cattle and calves. Florida’s recognized signature crop is citrus. The 2017 Census of Agriculture shows 502,886 acres in orchards (known as groves in Florida), second only to California.

Let’s go! The retail titan is the largest employer in 21 states, including Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Virginia.

city of Jacksonville

Publix comes in at the top, with more current employees than any other company in the state….The 100 Largest Companies In Florida For 2021

• Publix.
• Darden Restaurants.
• Jabil.
• SFN Group.
• Bloomin’ Brands.
• Navarro Discount Pharmacies.
• Connectivity.
• Royal Caribbean Cruises.

Biggest Public Companies

• Jabil Circuit.
• Lennar.
• AutoNation.
• World Fuel Services.
• L3Harris.
• NextEra Energy.
• Fidelity National Info Svcs.
• Fidelity National Financial.

Industries in Florida have continued to strengthen their foothold in aerospace, life sciences, manufacturing, homeland security, and information technology.

1. Aerospace and Aviation.
2. Life Sciences.
3. Manufacturing.
4. Security.
5. Information Technology.

• According to the United States Census, there are 25 cities in the state of Florida that have a population under 330 people.
• La Crosse (Alachua County) – 327 pop.
• Sopchoppy (Wakulla County) – 320 pop.
• McIntosh (Marion County) – 293 pop.
• Hillcrest Heights (Polk County) – 293 pop.
• Ebro (Washington County) – 289 pop.

In 2018, Florida exported $52.7 billion of manufactured products. Florida exports of manufactured products supported an estimated 220 thousand jobs in 2016. The state’s largest manufacturing export category is computer & electronic products, which accounted for $13.1 billion of Florida’s total goods exports in 2018.

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Top 25 Countries Based on 2020 Dollar Value

In terms of revenue generated, Florida’s top five agricultural products are greenhouse and nursery products, oranges, cane for sugar, tomatoes, and cattle and calves.

In 2019 Florida ranked first in the United States in the value of production for bell peppers for fresh market, grapefruit, oranges, sugarcane, fresh market tomatoes, and watermelons; second in the value of production for bell peppers, fresh market sweet corn, and strawberries; and third in fresh market cabbage.

A Florida lawmaker wants to make coconut patties, a candy most prominently promoted by Orlando-based Anastasia Confections, the official state candy of Florida.

Canada is also the leading international destination for Florida’s vegetable exports, including celery, cucumbers, eggplant, fresh peppers, lettuce, potatoes, snap beans and tomatoes. It also imports the most Florida blueberries, oranges, melons, strawberries and watermelons.