The first scheduled passenger flight was in 1914 from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Tampa – a distance of just 17 miles. In 1930 around 6,000 passengers flew, an amount that increased to half a million in 1934.
History
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We’re inviting members of the community to share in the rich history of Collier County.
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In 1949, women were allowed to volunteer for jury service; however, only a few registered and the juries remained largely male.
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As Groundhog Day approaches on Thursday, Feb.2, Americans anticipate this year’s predictions.
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Florida’s Governor Cary A.
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Fourteen reindeer and one caribou brought cheer during the Cold War days in Operation Reindeer.
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Every year on Veterans Day, we honor the sacrifices made by those who served and continue to serve the country.
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Today’s sunbathers have a Miami Beach pharmacist to thank for the first-ever bottle of Coppertone suntan lotion.
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Born in New Orleans in 1925, Ella Brennan’s legacy for quality dining experiences and Southern hospitality shaped the standard for Cajun and American cuisine as we know it.
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A new documentary offers a living testimony to the Black community of Zephyrhills, Florida.