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July 09, 2025
On This Day..., Polk County
On This Day: July 9, 1850 – President Zachary Taylor Dies at 65
Zachary Taylor, the 12th U.S. President, died on July 9, 1850, in Washington, D.C. He served from March 4, 1849,…
July 08, 2025
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On This Day – July 8, 1886: Orlando Establishes First Street Railway
On July 8, 1886, the Orlando City Council officially approved the creation of the Orlando Street Railway Company, marking a…
July 07, 2025
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On This Day: July 7, 2021 – Tropical Storm Elsa Impacts Florida
On July 7, 2021, Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall in Taylor County, Florida, at 11 a.m. EDT with maximum sustained…
June 30, 2025
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On This Day: June 29th, 2017 — Industrial Accident at Big Bend Power Station Kills Five Workers
On June 29, 2017, an industrial accident occurred at the Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach, Florida. During routine…
June 27, 2025
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On This Day – June 27, 1900 — Lynching of Robert Davis in Mulberry, Florida
On June 27, 1900, Robert Davis was hanged in Mulberry, Florida. It occurred near a site known as the “Mulberry…
June 26, 2025
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On This Day: June 26, 2001 – Tampa Federal Court Convicts George Trofimoff
On June 26, 2001, George Trofimoff, a retired U.S. Army Reserve colonel, was convicted in the U.S. District Court for…
June 24, 2025
On This Day..., Polk County
On This Day – June 24, 1987 – Dr. John Sidney Jackson Dies at 65
On June 24, 1987, Dr. John Sidney Jackson, former mayor of Lakeland, Florida, died at the age of 65. Born…
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
On This Day..., Orlando
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
On This Day..., Orlando
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…