After Governor DeSantis comments on Fort Bragg which we discussed earlier in the week, the conversation about the Governor’s constitutional originalism and fetish for the confederacy is a real talking point. It reminds us that DeSantis embraced a former state flag that was created by Governor William Moseley with a specific purpose – to defend […]
Privately, I’ve been increasingly concerned about the so-called “centrist,” “non-partisan” group No Labels whose alliances (and apparently funding sources) have become increasingly similar to Team DeSantis. No Labels has messed around in Florida before, getting involved in Dem primaries and I assume GOP ones as well. Tallahassee own Rick Wilson has done the leg work […]
My father passed away somewhat suddenly last month and going through many of his items, I found the below folder – a promotional brochure for Coral Springs, where he lived from 1979 onward to 2023. It’s especially interesting as this is the 60th Anniversary of Coral Springs.
This week on the Florida History Podcast, we get into the heart of the Jackson conquest of Florida. Illegal encroachment on Spanish-held territory and racially-motivated brutality against runaway slaves as well as Seminole people characterize this period. We also discuss the influence of Britain on the conflict and their relationship with the native people of […]
I was somewhat struck though upon reflection not shocked by Governor DeSantis strident and angry tone in North Carolina on Friday, seeking to restore the name of Fort Bragg. The name has been changed by the Biden Administration to Fort Liberty. General Braxton Bragg as I am sure most of you know was a Confederate […]
A worthy quick video companion to the long series and podcasts we’ve previously done on the Reedy Creek Improvement District and its founding.
A beautiful place in Orange County to visit in-between meetings or during a trip to the amusement parks.
We continue our series on Andrew Jackson and the United States’ theft of Florida this week discussing Jackson illegally pursuing Native Americans in Spanish Florida and attacking the British at Pensacola. The United States and Britain were at war at the time. You can listen to the Florida History Podcast on Anchor (which hosts our show), Spotify, Google, Apple Podcasts, Radio […]
The Florida Squeeze 