What is Central Florida?
Q: What is Central Florida?
A: Central Florida is the central region of the United States state of Florida, located on the East Coast. It includes Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Brevard, and Volusia counties as well as Polk and Sumter counties for some people.
Q: What type of climate does Central Florida have?
A: Central Florida has a hot but stormy climate with many thunderstorms and hurricanes threatening often.
Q: What are some of the largest cities in Central Florida?
A: The largest cities in Central Florida are Orlando, Palm Bay, Lakeland, Melbourne, Deltona, Daytona Beach, Kissimmee Altamonte Springs and Sanford.
Q: How has the region changed over time?
A: The region has grown over the last two decades due to a lack of growth management which has led to massive urban sprawl in the area. Outdated and unplanned building has led to an overload of vehicle traffic. Local governments have now started taking a more regional approach and several transportation programs.
Q: What makes Central Florida unique?
A:Central Florida is a mix of deep south culture and typical Floridian culture which makes it unique from other parts of the state.
Q: Is Tampa Bay considered part of Central Florida?
A: No - Tampa Bay (including Hillsborough County Pinellas County Pasco County Hernando County) is usually considered its own area known as the I-4 corridor or Suncoast rather than part of Central Florida.
