Florida Places Starting with H: From Hollywood to Hurricanes

Florida's "H" locations range from major cities to cultural icons to natural phenomena. Here's a curated list of notable Florida things beginning with H.

Cities and Towns

• Hialeah: 6th-largest FL city (220K+), Cuban-American heartland, Hialeah Park racetrack
• Hollywood: Broward County beach city (150K+), Broadwalk, ArtsPark, near Fort Lauderdale
• Hallandale Beach: Gulfstream Park racing/casino, diplomatic community, southern Broward
• Homestead: Gateway to Everglades & Keys, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Hurricane Andrew ground zero (1992)
• Haines City: Polk County, citrus country, near Legoland Florida
• High Springs: North FL, springs (Ginnie, Poe), Santa Fe River, outdoor recreation
• Havana: Gadsden County, historic downtown, shaded plazas, "Florida's Friendliest Small Town"

Major Attractions & Brands

• Hard Rock Cafe / Hard Rock Hotel: Hollywood (Seminole), Orlando (Universal), Tampa — music memorabilia, entertainment
• Hilton Hotels: 50+ properties statewide (Orlando, Miami, Tampa, beach resorts)
• Home Depot: 100+ FL locations; headquarters in Atlanta but massive FL presence

Natural & Cultural Phenomena

• Hurricanes: FL is the U.S. hurricane capital (120+ direct hits since 1851). Season: June 1-Nov 30. Names rotate (2024: Alberto, Beryl, Chris...)
• Hurricane shelters: Every county designates schools/public buildings
• Homosassa Springs: State park with manatees, underwater observatory, native wildlife
• Hernando de Soto: 1539 expedition landed Tampa Bay; De Soto National Memorial (Bradenton)
• Henry Flagler: Railroad tycoon; Florida East Coast Railway built Miami, Key West extension, Flagler College (St. Augustine)

Universities

• University of Florida (Gators): Gainesville — flagship, AAU, top-5 public
• Florida State University (Seminoles): Tallahassee — flagship, top-20 public
• University of Miami (Hurricanes): Coral Gables — private, top-50 national
• University of South Florida (Bulls): Tampa — AAU, research powerhouse
• University of Central Florida (Knights): Orlando — largest enrollment (~70K)
• Florida International University (Panthers): Miami — largest Hispanic-serving
• Florida Atlantic University (Owls): Boca Raton
• Florida Gulf Coast University (Eagles): Fort Myers

Other Notable H's

• Hogfish: Prized reef fish (spearfishing target)
• Hushpuppies: Cornmeal fritters, seafood staple
• Hialeah Park: Historic racetrack, flamingos, reopened 2013
• Haile Plantation: Gainesville master-planned community

From Hialeah's Cuban coffee to Hollywood's Broadwalk to hurricane preparedness—Florida's H's capture the state's urban, cultural, and natural character.