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August 26, 2025
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On This Day: Category 4 Delray Beach Hurricane Strikes Florida – August 26, 1949
On August 26, 1949, a Category 4 hurricane, later known as the Delray Beach Hurricane, made landfall near Lake Worth,…
August 18, 2025
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On This Day in Florida History: Tropical Storm Fay Makes Landfall – August 18, 2008
On August 18, 2008, Tropical Storm Fay made landfall in Key West, Florida at approximately 3:00 p.m. EDT with maximum…
August 13, 2025
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On This Day: August 13, 2004 — Hurricane Charley Makes Landfall in Florida as a Category 4 Storm
On August 13, 2004, Hurricane Charley rapidly intensified to a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 150 mph…
August 07, 2025
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On This Day: August 7, 1989 — Old Polk County Courthouse Added to National Register
Bartow, FL — August 7, 1989: On this day in 1989, the Old Polk County Courthouse in downtown Bartow received…
August 06, 2025
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On This Day – August 6, 1956: Elvis Presley Performs Live at Polk Theatre in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL – On the evening of August 6, 1956, the city of Lakeland witnessed a musical moment that would…
August 05, 2025
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On This Day in Florida History: August 5, 1875 — Orlando’s Incorporation Becomes Official with Court Filing
Orlando, FL — August 5, 1875: On this day in 1875, a pivotal moment in Central Florida’s history was quietly…
August 04, 2025
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On This Day: August 4, 1995 – Tampa Heights Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
On August 4, 1995, Tampa Heights—Tampa’s oldest residential neighborhood—was officially added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The…
August 02, 2025
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On This Day: August 2, 2003 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers Play in Tokyo
On August 2, 2003, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were the reigning Super Bowl champions, participated in the American Bowl…
July 29, 2025
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On This Day: July 29, 1994 — Fort Meade Historic District Added To U.S. National Register of Historic Places
On this day in 1994, the Fort Meade Historic District was officially recognized by the U.S. National Register of Historic…
July 28, 2025
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On This Day in Polk County History – July 28, 1995: Oates Building Added to National Register of Historic Places
On July 28, 1995, the Oates Building, located at 124 South Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland, was officially added to…