The collective name for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties is derived from Spanish booty lost at sea.

The story of the Peace River is, in a sense, the story of Florida. Parts of it look like they did before Florida was ...

TAMPA, Fla. — David Calhoun and Sam Jenkins are among the Florida history teachers caught in the middle of teaching America's complicated past amid Florida's increasingly combative politics. "History ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – If you’re on Facebook and you love the history of Florida through photographs, then you have probably heard of the Facebook Group “Florida: A History in Pictures.” Started years ...

More than 12,000 years of indigenous history is available to learn at the Florida Native American Heritage Trail, a web of archaeological sites scattered across Florida that attempt to teach the ...

Florida’s not just sunshine and beaches—it’s a quirky, chaotic stew of history, nature, and downright oddity. From gator-filled swamps to the oldest city in America, here are 10 fun facts that prove ...