Florida History

Spanish conquistador Pánfilo de Narváez made landfall at present-day Boca Ciega Bay in 1528. A historical scholar wants the city to build a monument to acknowledge the historical event.

Florida, and other British territories outside the 13 colonies that rebelled against Britain, have used the "14th colony" nickname to describe themselves, historians told us.

The United States is about to turn 250. For many Florida families, it means food, fun and fireworks. For others, it can be time to reflect on history — where we were and where we are going.

On "The Florida Roundup," we talked about a Flagler College film exploring the story of Francisco Menéndez. He was the leader of the first free Black settlement, Fort Mose.

It has been held annually since 1997 at FSC’s campus. The series covers a wide range of topics, including music, biology, race and representation, and culture and ethnicity.

A 21-year-old Elvis Presley rocked the stage at Lakeland’s Polk Theatre, sparking teen frenzy, adult concern and a cultural moment still echoing.

In "American Scare," Fieseler writes about a period in Florida toward the end of McCarthyism, when a legislative inquest targeted Black and gay activists. During his research, he finds parallels to today.

University of Central Florida Senior History Lecturer Jim Clark will share stories about some of the early and now forgotten tourist draws at the Spring Hill Branch Library.

Thirty years after Florida required schools to teach African American history, how the subject is taught remains inconsistent across Florida classrooms, a review by The Associated Press has found.

The Tampa Bay History Center has lots of maps, including one now on display from 1524 that's the first to ever show Florida.

Thom Parham, a 64-year-old history teacher, is devoted to finding remnants of the Seminole Wars, and has also found kindred spirits along the way.

Mallory Square is Key West's famous tourist spot for watching the sunset. The lead Florida Keys historian for the Monroe County Public Library system said it's not named for Stephen Mallory, who was secretary of the Confederate Navy.