North central Florida

[4] The landscape and climate of north central Florida are distinct from the sub-tropical environment most associated with the rest of the state.

The landscape of north central Florida has gently rolling hills dominated by magnolia trees and large southern live oak hammocks draped with Spanish moss.

Leading employers as of 2016 are:[5] The following institutions of higher education are located within north central Florida: North central Florida is world-renowned for its fresh water springs and rivers which make it one of the best cave diving regions in the world.

[7] Several of the springs are connected to the Suwannee and Santa Fe River systems, some of the more popular being: There are a large number of nature parks and cultural centers throughout the area such as: Florida pioneer life in the 1800s is the focus at both Morningside Nature Center and Dudley Farm Historic State Park.

Gatornationals is one of the most important annual drag races for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).