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Petty’s Market of Longwood
Siblings Jay and Mary Alysson Pettigrew were twenty-something entrepreneurs passionate about food. Their first venture was running a typical high-volume […] Continue reading
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Lord family founded Ebenezer Methodist Church in Elder Springs (Sanford)
John Minton Lord (1839-1924) served with his brother, Jeremiah, for the 3rd Georgia Regiment of the Confederate Army during the […] Continue reading
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Jasmine Theater of Altamonte Springs
You’d never guess it today, but this modest residence was once the hub of social activity in early Altamonte Springs. Continue reading
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Cross Florida Barge Canal: A Shortcut That Never Was
The Cross Florida Barge Canal was an ambitious and ultimately unfulfilled project to carve a watery path across the state’s midsection, connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico. Continue reading
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Juneteenth in Bealsville: Freedom’s Fertile Ground
Juneteenth holds a unique significance in the fields near Plant City. A story of resilience, hope, and the unshakeable dream of freedom unfolded in this corner of pioneer Florida. Continue reading
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Gangland Life and Murder of Ed Milam
Orlando boss, Ed Milam, was found brutally murdered in a Kissimmee swamp. We examine his life and death. Continue reading
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Polk County Sheriff ousted in gambling crackdown
Crime bosses installed Frank Williams as Polk County sheriff in exchange for an unmolsted bolita monopoly. Continue reading
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Smiths Island in Lake Apopka is named for Snapper lawnmower inventor
Lake Apopka is Florida’s fourth-largest lake. It was once home to some of the best fishing anywhere. However, by 1970, […] Continue reading
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Harry T. Moore: Champion of Justice
Transcript Harry T. Moore: A champion for justice. Meet Harry Tyson Moore, Florida’s forgotten hero of the Civil Rights Movement. […] Continue reading
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Florida’s Lottery started as the Cuban game of Bolita
The modern-day lottery in Florida has a surprising origin story. Its roots lie not in the halls of government but […] Continue reading
