Florida has experienced more tropical and subtropical cyclones than any other state since recordkeeping began in 1851. Only eighteen hurricane seasons have passed without a storm touching the peninsula. Nearly one third of them arrived in September, but history shows that destructive storms have come in almost every month outside
In the mid-20th century, Florida’s coasts were alive with the rhythm of commercial fishing. From Apalachicola to Naples, generations of fishermen hauled in nets heavy with mullet, shrimp, and other prized catches. Fishing was not just an industry, it was a way of life that fed families, supported entire towns,
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once covered nearly 90 million acres across the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Texas, including much of Florida. This fire-adapted tree thrived in areas that regularly experienced natural fires, which played a key role in shaping the landscape. Those fires helped keep the forest floor
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