Monthly Archives: November 2024
The 1883 Ocala Thanksgiving Fire
In a short episode of the Florida History Podcast, from 2022 we discussed the 1883 Ocala Fire which destroyed two luxury hotels and six city blocks. Ocala was a frontier town at the time but was rebuilt and became a key Florida city in the aftermath. You can listen to the Florida History Podcast on Anchor (which hosts […]
The first Thanksgiving was in Florida
Did you know the first Thanksgiving was actually in Florida? La Florida, the new book by Kevin Kokomoor, represents a comprehensive look at Colonial Florida including shattering myths which were developed years after fact. The work focuses on the central role Florida played in the origin of the United States including Thanksgiving. The book proves […]
Around the Cypress Creek Natural Area
The Cypress Creek Natural Area is in northern Palm Beach County
Leroy Collins greater legacy
On a recent Florida History Podcast, we discussed the legacy beyond just the governorship of Leroy Collins. You can listen to the Florida History Podcast on Anchor (which hosts our show), Spotify, Google, Apple Podcasts, Radio Public, Breaker, Overcast, Castro or Pocket Casts. Overcast, Castro, Spotify, Radio Public and Breaker have App Store apps for free which enable you to subscribe and listen on your iPhone […]
Florida and Fascism- the template
We discuss fascism in the wake of the 2024 Election. It is a term that was long too loosely used by people on the left to describe people on the right does now have a clear template and character here in Florida.
Orlando Pride in NWSL Championship tonight on CBS
The Orlando Pride, have had one of the best seasons ever for a women’s pro soccer club. They will face Washington tonight in the NWSL Championship which will be played in Kansas City. The match will be on CBS and begin at 8pm Eastern Time.
Pam Bondi is MUCH WORSE than Matt Gaetz
I ran a campaign against Pam Bondi at a time I was retired from political campaigning? Why…she’s THAT bad.
Frontier and Allegiant respond to Spirit bankruptcy with new Florida routes
As Fort Lauderdale-based Spirit Airlines flies into Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection seeking to change its business model, the United States two non-bankrupt largest Ultra-low cost carriers, Allegiant and Frontier are adding many routes from Florida. Allegiant: Destin-Fort Walton Beach to Akron/Canton/Washington-Dulles Fort Lauderdale to Columbia SC/Huntington WV Jacksonville to Akron/Canton/Grand Rapids Orlando-Sanford to Columbia SC […]
The Florida Squeeze 