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Apr 28, 2026

Yeehaw Junction: Old Florida at the Crossroads

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Yeehaw Junction has been the Florida definition of "in the middle of nowhere." There are many interesting theories of how it got its name.

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Apr 28, 2026

Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Great Beaches and Military Center

Fort Walton Beach Aerial View

Fort Walton Beach, Florida is in the panhandle between Pensacola and Panama City. Its biggest employer is Eglin Air Force Base.

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Apr 26, 2026

Cocoa Beach, Florida. Then and Now

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Cocoa Beach is a top destination for vacationing, with beaches, surfing, and many nearby attractions.

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Apr 23, 2026

24 Famous Women in Florida History: They Made a Big Difference

Florida Famous Women

Famous women in Florida history encompass almost all backgrounds and professions.

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Apr 21, 2026

Spurrier's Gridiron Grille: A Winner For the Head Ball Coach

Spurriers Exterior

Steve Spurrier's Gridiron Grille in Gainesville is owned by a group that includes Steve Spurrier, one of the best football players and coaches in history.

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Apr 20, 2026

Oak Hill, Florida: Days of Citrus and Seafood

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Oak Hill, Florida is a former citrus center and current fishing village on the Indian River lagoon.

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Apr 20, 2026

Cocoa, Florida: From Civil War to Space Age

Cocoa Palmetto Ave Postcard

Cocoa Florida is in the heart of Brevard County. It is on the Indian River Lagoon and close to Kennedy Space Center.

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Apr 18, 2026

Crawfordville, Florida: Things To Do, Lodging, Dining, Real Estate

Crawfordville Old Wakulla County CH

Crawfordville, Florida is located in North Central Florida between Tallahassee and St. Marks

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Apr 16, 2026

Florida Lexus SC430 Owners Club

Lexus SC430 Top Down

A club for owners of the classic SC430 to swap information and get together for trips and general fun.

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Apr 16, 2026

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Is Florida's Tallest

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Ebyabe

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse has a fantastic view once you've climbed its 203 steps to the top.

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