Florida A-Z: W
129 entries, filed by subject. Use the entry type to tell a place from a guide, tool, note, or site page.
Search the whole directory- Wabasso
census-designated place in Indian River County.
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- Wabasso Beach
census-designated place in Indian River County.
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- Wacissa
census-designated place in Jefferson County.
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- Wacissa River
The Wacissa River is a clear Big Bend paddling draw, but access points, distance, current, weather, and return plans matter.
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- Wahneta
census-designated place in Polk County.
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- Wakulla County
Florida county directory with local places, offices, and notes.
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- Wakulla Springs
Wakulla Springs gives the Tallahassee area a major spring, lodge, riverboat, wildlife, and water-conditions check.
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- Waldo
city in Alachua County, population 814.
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- Wallace
census-designated place in Santa Rosa County.
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- Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is a landmark visitor-economy story, but around Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake it also feels like a daily work map.
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- Walton County
Florida county directory with local places, offices, and notes.
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- Walton County beach bonfires
A South Walton beach fire can be a pretty evening, but the plan starts with the county and fire district permit path.
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- Walton County beach events
Walton County's beach-event permit trigger depends on the gathering, location, and equipment; the head-count tiers set the fee after a permit is required.
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- Warm Mineral Springs
census-designated place in Sarasota County.
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- Warm Mineral Springs Park
Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port is a rare warm spring, a historic place, and a reminder that Florida history goes very deep.
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- Warrington
census-designated place in Escambia County.
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- Washington County
Florida county directory with local places, offices, and notes.
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- Washington Oaks pairs formal gardens with a coquina shore
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park pairs an old estate garden and coastal hammock with one of Flagler County's exposed coquina shorelines.
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- Washington Park
census-designated place in Broward County.
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- Water and sewer provider lookup, Parkland
Parkland does not run one city water system. The provider depends on the neighborhood, and Parkland Utilities is a private company rather than a city department.
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- Water and sewer providers, Rockledge
Cocoa supplies Rockledge drinking water and handles billing, while Rockledge operates the local wastewater system.
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- Water heater change-outs, Florida
A Florida water heater replacement can touch plumbing, electric, gas, warranty, and home-sale papers, so the permit file should not be an afterthought.
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- Water management district lands, Florida
Florida's water management districts hold recreation lands, but access, camping, hunting, closures, maps, and special-use permissions can depend on the district.
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- Water provider and account setup, Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderdale Lakes routes water and wastewater customers to Broward County rather than a city utility counter. Confirm the service address, then use the county's current owner or renter requirements.
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- Water provider and utility setup, Estero
Estero has two water providers: Lee County Utilities serves properties north of Williams Road, while Bonita Springs Utilities serves properties south of it.
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- Water supply and utility account, West Melbourne
West Melbourne purchases treated water from Melbourne, then sells and delivers it through city-owned lines and meters alongside its local sewer service.
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- Waterfowl hunting papers stack in layers, Florida
A Florida waterfowl hunt can involve a hunting license, migratory bird permit, Florida waterfowl permit, federal duck stamp, and WMA paperwork.
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- Waterfront storm repairs, Florida
An old permit can help show what existed before a storm, but waterfront repairs still need the current state, local, coastal, and federal authorization check.
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- Watergate
census-designated place in Palm Beach County.
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- Watertown
census-designated place in Columbia County.
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- Wauchula
city in Hardee County, population 4,946.
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- Waukeenah
census-designated place in Jefferson County.
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- Wausau
town in Washington County, population 394.
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- Wausau's possum monument
Wausau's possum monument and festival give Washington County one of Florida's most specific roadside traditions.
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- Waverly
census-designated place in Polk County.
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- WDAE
Tampa's WDAE received Florida's first commercial radio license in 1922.
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- Weather and outdoor hazards
Heat, lightning, rip currents, marine weather, smoke, red tide, algae, and floodwater.
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- Weatherization help, Florida
Florida weatherization help is about lowering home energy costs over time, so the first step is the local agency for the county.
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- Webster
city in Sumter County, population 989.
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- Wedding officiant checks, Florida
A Florida wedding plan should match the marriage license with someone allowed to perform the ceremony, including a Florida notary when that fits.
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- Wedgefield
census-designated place in Orange County.
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- Weedon Island
Weedon Island Preserve gives St. Petersburg boardwalks, paddling trails, fishing, birding, and cultural history close to Tampa Bay.
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- Weeki Wachee
Weeki Wachee Springs has mermaid-show history, clear spring water, paddling nearby, and state-park details that can change the visit.
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- Weeki Wachee Gardens
census-designated place in Hernando County.
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- Weekiwachee Preserve
Weekiwachee Preserve in Hernando County protects a large Springs Coast landscape of river frontage, marsh, swamp, sandhill, bears, birds, trails, and Gulf-bound water.
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- Wekiva Parkway changes the northwest Orlando map
The Wekiva Parkway affects trips around Lake, Orange, and Seminole counties, but tolls and access points shape the real route.
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- Wekiwa Springs
census-designated place in Seminole County.
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- Wekiwa Springs now
Wekiwa Springs is close to Orlando, but a good visit starts with the current state-park reservation and alert details.
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- Welaka
town in Putnam County, population 786.
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- Welcome centers, Florida
Florida's official welcome centers turn the state-line drive into maps, restrooms, citrus juice, local stops, and a first pause before the next highway leg.
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- Well permits, Florida
Florida water well permitting is tied to DEP and the regional water management districts, so the right office depends on the address.
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- Wellington
village in Palm Beach County, population 62,662.
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- Wellington building permits
Wellington begins a building permit with the current application. After the Village creates the file, ProjectDox carries plans, reviews, corrections, and resubmittals.
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- Wellington Environmental Preserve
Wellington Environmental Preserve is a rainwater storage and treatment area with trails, learning areas, an observation tower, and Everglades context.
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- Wellington equestrian season
Wellington's equestrian history, winter events, barns, riders, vendors, and visitors make horse season a real local-economy calendar.
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- Werner-Boyce Salt Springs
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park gives Pasco County a coastal park of mangroves, tidal creeks, salt marsh, paddling, fishing, and Gulf-edge quiet.
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- Wesley Chapel
census-designated place in Pasco County.
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- West Bradenton
census-designated place in Manatee County.
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- West Canaveral Groves
census-designated place in Brevard County.
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- West DeLand
census-designated place in Volusia County.
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- West Lealman
census-designated place in Pinellas County.
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- West Little River
census-designated place in Miami-Dade County.
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- West Melbourne
city in Brevard County, population 31,285.
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- West Miami
city in Miami-Dade County, population 7,125.
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- West Palm Beach
city in Palm Beach County, population 127,189.
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- West Palm's waterfront
West Palm Beach's Waterfront Commons gives downtown a clear public edge along the water, with events, walks, views, and easy first-stop value.
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- West Park
city in Broward County, population 15,444.
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- West Pensacola
census-designated place in Escambia County.
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- West Perrine
census-designated place in Miami-Dade County.
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- West Samoset
census-designated place in Manatee County.
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- West Vero Corridor
census-designated place in Indian River County.
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- Westchase
census-designated place in Hillsborough County.
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- Westchester
census-designated place in Miami-Dade County.
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- Westgate
census-designated place in Palm Beach County.
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- Westlake
city in Palm Beach County, population 9,042.
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- Weston
city in Broward County, population 69,588.
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- Weston home projects
Most Weston homes sit in private developments with an HOA. The city still has its own permits for building, drainage, trees, and zoning.
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- Westview
census-designated place in Miami-Dade County.
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- Westville
town in Holmes County, population 274.
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- Westwood Lakes
census-designated place in Miami-Dade County.
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- Wetlands and stormwater, Florida
Florida land work can involve Environmental Resource Permitting when wetlands, surface waters, or stormwater changes are part of the plan.
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- Wewahitchka
city in Gulf County, population 2,213.
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- Whiskey Creek
census-designated place in Lee County.
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- White City
census-designated place in St. Lucie County.
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- White Springs
town in Hamilton County, population 759.
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- Whitehall
Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Palm Beach mansion, shows how railroads, winter wealth, and Gilded Age design helped shape the island's image.
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- Whitfield
census-designated place in Manatee County.
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- Whitfield
census-designated place in Santa Rosa County.
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- WIC eligibility and local clinics, Florida
Florida WIC combines statewide eligibility rules with appointments and nutrition help through the local county clinic.
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- Wildfire defensible space, Florida
Florida homes near pine woods, palmetto, scrub, or preserve edges can use a simple defensible-space check before dry season.
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- Wildlife permits, Florida
Some wild animals kept as pets in Florida need an FWC permit. The answer can depend on the address and what the keeper plans to do.
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- Wildlife rules
Alligators, manatees, bears, sea turtles, shorebirds, feeding rules, and reports.
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- Wildwood
city in Sumter County, population 19,436.
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- William Bartram Scenic Highway
William Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway follows 17 miles of SR 13 from Julington Creek Bridge to SR 16 along the St. Johns River.
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- Williamsburg
census-designated place in Orange County.
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- Williston
city in Levy County, population 3,456.
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- Williston Highlands
census-designated place in Levy County.
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- Willow Oak
census-designated place in Polk County.
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- Wilton Manors
city in Broward County, population 11,655.
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- Wimauma
census-designated place in Hillsborough County.
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- Wind mitigation form, Florida
Florida wind mitigation credits usually start with the official inspection form, clear photos, and the insurer's review.
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- Windermere
town in Orange County, population 3,344.
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- Winding Cypress
census-designated place in Collier County.
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- Window tint, Florida
Florida window tint is not just a sun-comfort choice; front windows, rear windows, reflectance, light passing through, and side mirrors all belong in the check.
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- Windsor
census-designated place in Indian River County.
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- Winter Beach
census-designated place in Indian River County.
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- Winter Garden
city in Orange County, population 48,063.
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- Winter Haven
city in Polk County, population 62,313.
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- Winter Haven lake questions
A Winter Haven listing may say Chain of Lakes, but navigation, shoreline work, water reports, ramps, and property details still depend on the exact lake.
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- Winter Park
city in Orange County, population 30,444.
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- Winter Park lakes
Winter Park's lakes are beautiful, but the city also manages access, canals, water quality, aquatic weeds, boat permits, and shoreline work.
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- Winter Park's Morse Museum
The Morse Museum in Winter Park gives Central Florida a major Louis Comfort Tiffany collection, including glass, lamps, windows, jewelry, and chapel work.
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- Winter Springs
city in Seminole County, population 39,585.
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- Wiscon
census-designated place in Hernando County.
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- Withlacoochee State Trail
The Withlacoochee State Trail gives Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco counties a long paved rail-trail through inland Florida.
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- WMA brochures, Florida
Each Florida wildlife management area has its own current brochure for dates, gates, permits, camping, vehicle use, and closures.
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- WMA events, Florida
A group run, vendor day, class, or unusual activity on some WMAs can need FWC review.
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- Woodlawn Beach
census-designated place in Santa Rosa County.
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- Woodville
census-designated place in Leon County.
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- Work-zone warnings, Florida
Florida work zones can bring lane shifts, crews, trucks, equipment, and changing traffic patterns, so the calmer move is to slow down before the cones.
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- Workers compensation class codes change the rate applied to payroll, Florida
Florida workers compensation pricing starts with payroll and the approved rate for the classified operation, then changes with applicable experience and policy adjustments.
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- Workers' compensation coverage checks, Florida
Florida's coverage and exemption searches help a homeowner or business check a contractor's workers' compensation record before work begins.
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- Workers' compensation exemptions, Florida
A Florida workers' compensation exemption applies only to the named officer or LLC member and the business shown on the certificate.
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- World Golf Village
census-designated place in St. Johns County.
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- Worth Avenue
Worth Avenue is part of Palm Beach's winter shopping story, in a town shaped by hotels, railroad travel, local rules, and seasonal life.
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- Worthington Springs
town in Union County, population 380.
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- Wright
census-designated place in Okaloosa County.
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- Wrong-way warnings call for space, a safe stop, and 911, Florida
If a Florida wrong-way warning flashes, reduce speed, move away from the conflict, pull over when safe, and report the driver to 911.
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- WTVJ
Miami's WTVJ went on the air in 1949 as Florida's first television station.
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