Monthly Archives: December 2023
General Washington and the Continental Congress move against East Florida
This is an excerpt from my book Florida and the American Revolution In December 1775, Continental Army General George Washington was informed that the British had been stockpiling weaponry, ammunition and other materials in St Augustine. At this point Washington began to prepare defensive actions in the event that the British launched an invasion of […]
Illegality comes naturally to us Floridians
The following is an excerpt from the new book Rum Runners and Moonshiners of Old Florida : A Second Batch. The sun is slowly setting over the Florida Capitol Complex, covering the walkways along the plaza in a cool and inviting shade. Exiting this beautiful and historic sight I am bathed by the dimming light […]
The British assume control of Florida
This is an excerpt from Florida and the British prior to the American Revolution As noted in the last section Spain ceded Florida to the British in 1763. At the same time, in a separate agreement French Louisiana was split in two – the area west of the Mississippi River became Spanish Louisiana. The areas […]
Texas goes green – why can’t Florida do the same?
While Florida’s political leadership continues to attack renewable energy, electric vehicles and anything that’s related to sustainability, Texas, the home of a deregulated power industry and right-wing oil barons is going in a different direction. From PBS:
Orlando and Orange County right as Disney opened – the negative impacts
Found this 60 Minutes gem with Mike Wallace reporting from 1972.
Entering the Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek
The entrance to the Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek in Osceola County. These are original structures but have been moved from to the present location.
The marsh and water areas of Okeeheelee Nature Center
The marsh and water areas of Okeeheelee Nature Center
Fort Taylor and the Civil War
Dr. Angela Zombek of UNC-Wilmington, who is one of the foremost experts on Florida and the Civil War joins us to discuss the pivotal role that Key West’s Fort Taylor played in Union war planning at the very highest levels and in the Civil War in general. You can listen to the Florida History Podcast […]
FDOT 10th Street Connector project overfly simulation
A full visual look at how the 10th Street Connector project in southeast Florida which is being funded partly by Infrastructure bill money from the federal government will look.
The Florida Squeeze 