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June 23, 2025
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On This Day: June 23, 1925– Auburndale Receives First Fire Engine
On June 23, 1925, the City of Auburndale, Florida, received its first fire engine, a 1925 American LaFrance. The engine…
June 21, 2025
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On This Day: June 21, 2019 – Orlando Honors July Perry’s Legacy With Historical Marker
July Perry’s bravery as a Black businessman and voting rights advocate profoundly impacted Orlando. His fight to secure voting rights…
June 19, 2025
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On This Day: June 19, 1994 — Orlando Hosts Its First-Ever FIFA World Cup Match
ORLANDO, FL — June 19, 1994 On this day 30 years ago, the city of Orlando made international sports history…
June 17, 2025
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On This Day – June 17, 2021: Lightning Strike in Game 3 of Semifinals
TAMPA, FL — On this day in 2021, the Tampa Bay Lightning took a crucial step in their Stanley Cup…
June 16, 2025
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On This Day: June 16, 2008 – Grant Balfour Delivers in Relief for Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — On this day in 2008, Tampa Bay Rays reliever Grant Balfour played a key role in…
June 14, 2025
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On This Day: June 14th, 2011, James Shields Shuts Down Red Sox, Ends Nine-Game Win Streak
Tampa Bay Rays ace James Shields delivered a dominant performance Tuesday night, throwing a complete game shutout to lead the…
June 13, 2025
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On This Day: June 13th, 1528, Spanish Explorer Pánfilo De Narváez Makes Landfall On Florida’s West Coast
Tampa Bay, FL – June 13, 1528 – Spanish explorer Pánfilo de Narváez made landfall today on Florida’s west coast,…
June 12, 2025
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On This Day: June 12th, 1861, Florida’s Confederate Leap and Polk County’s Founding
On June 12, 1861, Florida took a momentous step by officially seceding from the Union, joining the Confederate States of…
June 11, 2025
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On This Day: June 11, 1967 – Tampa Race Riot Ignites After Tragic Shooting
On June 11, 1967, Tampa was thrust into chaos as a race riot broke out following the fatal shooting of…
June 10, 2025
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On This Day: Historic Casa de Josefina Celebrates 50 Years on National Register
HIGHLAND PARK, FL – Casa de Josefina, the iconic 1920s mansion in Highland Park, marks a milestone this year, commemorating…