I apologize in advance if there's a separate place for this question. I'd like to find a local group to play with. I had my very first experience with this type of RPG just last week at a game shop playing D&D. But my first core rulebook purchase was F&F, which is what I'd like to get into most.
Is there a place to search for local groups, other than here?
Well first I'd ask at your Friendly Local Gaming Store.
You could try the following...
http://www.penandpapergames.com/
Also, if you're looking for players in your area, it helps to let people know what area you're from...! You could include that info in your profile or post it here.
I'm located in Mesa, Arizona. I didn't post my location because I'm looking for a location-based forum to browse, so to only have to check one forum - the location based one. But it doesn't matter.