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Spanish explorer Juan Ponce De Leon and his expidition were the first Europens to arrive in Florida.
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The end of the French and Indian (7 year long) war.
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The first Seminole war begins and ends.
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Tallahassee is established as capital of Florida.
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Zena B. Dreir was the first woman to vote in Florida.
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The Great Miami Hurricane hits Florida.
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Apallo 11 launches to the moon From the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Walt Disney World opens in Orlando, Florida.
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Hurricane Andrew struck south Florida on August 24.
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In the Presidentail Race of 2000, the whole country looked to Florida.
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Jeb Bush becomes first Republican governor to be re-elected.