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Florida History Facts

Florida History Facts

Written by: Old Florida Now
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"Uncovering Florida: The Fascinating History You Never Knew" — dive deep into the hidden stories and surprising moments that shaped the Sunshine State, from its citrus roots to its forgotten pioneers.Old Florida Now World
Episodes
  • Did Pedro Menendez's 16th Century Canal Vision Almost Destroy Florida's Environment?

    Did Pedro Menendez's 16th Century Canal Vision Almost Destroy Florida's Environment?
    May 1 2025

    Discover how a Spanish conquistador's 1567 idea for a cross-Florida waterway led to America's most expensive abandoned infrastructure project and an environmental awakening.
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    15 mins
  • When White Met Sunshine

    When White Met Sunshine
    Apr 30 2025

    Explore Florida's rare snow history, from the historic 1977 Miami flurries to 2025's record-shattering 10-inch snowfall that transformed beaches into winter wonderlands and shocked the Sunshine State.
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    12 mins
  • How Did a Presidential Fishing Trip Change Florida's Future?

    How Did a Presidential Fishing Trip Change Florida's Future?
    Apr 29 2025

    Discover how President Grover Cleveland's chance 1899 train delay in Stuart led to a fishing expedition that changed his life and put a small Florida town on the map, leaving a legacy that endures today.
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    6 mins
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