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Explore Florida's captivating history with our blog featuring intriguing stories. From early settlers to notable events, we highlight lesser-known narratives that make the state unique Join us to uncover fascinating anecdotes that bring history to life for everyone!

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The Day the Skyway Fell

By Joe Marzo The Day the Skyway Fell: A Florida Tragedy It was the kind of storm that rolled in fast—thick with fog, thunder grumbling in...

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Spanish Florida Becomes British Florida

By Joe Marzo Trading Empires: The Spanish Evacuation of Florida and British Takeover The history of Florida is a tapestry woven with the...

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Did Henry Flagler & the Florida East Coast Railroad Engage in Peonage?

By Joe Marzo Introduction The Florida East Coast Railway (FEC), led by industrialist Henry Flagler, played a crucial role in Florida’s...

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Thomas Hastings and His Florida Potato Empire: The Man Who Changed Agriculture in St. Johns County

By Joe Marzo When most people think of Florida’s agricultural history, they picture citrus groves, sugarcane fields, or cattle ranches....

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Welcome to the Forgotten Florida Blog!

The Day the Skyway Fell

Spanish Florida Becomes British Florida

Did Henry Flagler & the Florida East Coast Railroad Engage in Peonage?

Thomas Hastings and His Florida Potato Empire: The Man Who Changed Agriculture in St. Johns County

Visit the Archives

The Florida Files
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