People and place
Disney World and the Florida Wetlands It Changed
The environmental history behind Disney World: reshaped waterways, wetland loss, early USGS findings, and the conservation work that followed.
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People and place
Florida History
Stories of the people, places, and decisions that shaped the Florida we meet today, from river attractions to unexpected wildlife.
People and place
Christmas, Florida: The Story Behind the Name
Discover Christmas, Florida, from the 1837 fort and its Seminole War history to rural homesteads, Juanita Tucker, and a beloved postal tradition.
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People and place
Wild Monkeys in Florida: How They Got There
The history of Florida’s wild monkeys, from Silver Springs boat tours and the Tarzan legend to Dania Beach’s escaped green monkeys.
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