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St. Petersburg’s Wartime Transformation
During World War II, St. Petersburg played a vital role in America’s military training efforts. The city’s two airports, Albert Whitted…
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How Citrus Juiced Florida’s Identity
In 1967, the Florida Legislature officially adopted orange juice as the state beverage, and Governor Claude Kirk (pictured) signed the measure…
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A Tough Start & a Swift Change for Tampa Bay
On April 18, 2001, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays made an early-season change, firing manager Larry Rothschild after a 4–10 start.
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George Jenkins and the Grocery Store That Changed Florida
George Jenkins opened his first Publix grocery store in Winter Haven on April 19, 1930, setting in motion a company built…
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The Secret Operation That Began in Florida
Florida played a central role in the lead-up to the Bay of Pigs invasion, serving as the staging ground for one…
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The Twig That Changed Florida
Julia Tuttle spent the early 1890s trying to convince Henry Flagler to bring his Florida East Coast Railway farther south. She…
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From Florida to Mexico: The Fate of the Narváez Crew
Pánfilo de Narváez’s story is one of the most dramatic early chapters in Florida history, and it began on April 14,…
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From Shacks to Streets: A Pioneer’s Memories of Early Pinellas
In 1960, a reporter sat down with pioneer Edward Durant (pictured), who described what he saw when he first stepped onto…
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The Solo Homer That Sparked a Streak
On April 10, 2023, the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Boston Red Sox 1–0, pushing their record to a perfect 10–0…
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas: The Voice That Saved the Everglades
Born in Minneapolis on April 7, 1890, Marjory Stoneman Douglas would grow into one of Florida’s most powerful and persistent voices…
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From Screen Legend to Art Collector: Reynolds and the Highwaymen
Burt Reynolds may be best known for his films, but he also had an eye for the kind of art that…
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Connecting the Coasts: Florida’s First Air Mail Route
On April 1, 1926, the arrival of contracted air mail brought a new sense of possibility to Florida’s skies. When Florida Airways launched…
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