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Sgt. Ernest “Boots” Thomas of Monticello, FL fought courageously at the battle of Iwo Jima and was one of the Marines that planted the first U.S. flag at the summit of Mt. Suribachi. In this photo, he is standing with his rifle facing the camera. Tragically, Sgt. Thomas was

The “Murphy house” at 804 Whitehead Street in the Bahama Village neighborhood, Key West Historic District, ca. 1955. This late-1800s Key West Victorian vernacular home features a breezy 2-story wraparound veranda, balustrades and a silver dome corner.

Did you know Florida is home to 33 first-magnitude springs including Silver Springs in Marion County? A first-magnitude spring discharges an average of 100 cubic feet of water per second! This 1942 postcard “Beauty Above and Below, Silver Springs, Florida” is part of the Postcard

In the 1940’s, with large portions still wilderness-like, Florida was an ideal training ground to prepare troops for the rigors of combat in World War II. This color video footage from Florida Memory and the State Archives of Florida is a valuable primary source providing insight

Bonnie Maudsley, 1967 “Miss Boat Show,” maintains a pose amid the bustle of the 26th annual Miami International Boat Show in the Dinner Key Auditorium, February 1967. The original building at Dinner Key opened in 1917 as a hangar for the Dinner Key Naval Air Facility. ✨

Florida's year-round growing season made it ideal for cultivating Victory Gardens (or Defense Gardens) during World War II. When Floridians grew their own produce, like these Florida State College for Women (FSCW) students, it allowed farmers to ration their crops to feed the

Florida’s love for hockey runs deep! Just look at this throwback of children playing box hockey in Tallahassee. This 1966 photograph is part of the photographic collection from the State Archives of Florida which is part of the Florida Department of State. Visit Florida Memory at

Lake Eloise, 1954: Linda Leader of Ohio poses at the water’s edge near Cypress Gardens in Polk County, Florida. Spanish moss-draped Bald Cypress trees and aquatic grasses line the natural lake.

Jacksonville’s Sugar Hill neighborhood, just west of Springfield, August 1985: singer Alonzo Hall and his electric band perform at a gospel block party. Vernacular shotgun-style homes can be seen just beyond the adjacent dirt lot to the right of the masonry community building.

Eighty-one years ago today, America’s brave soldiers and their allies stormed the beaches of Normandy, France and changed the course of history. Troops from the Army’s 4th Infantry Division, who were among the first amphibious assault troops deployed on D-Day, trained in

Art Deco control tower at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, 1970. Commissioned in 1940, the NAS building contract went to Auchter Company (who built Gulf Life Tower and Univ of Florida's Century Tower), Batson-Cook, and Duval Engineering and Contracting Company of Jacksonville. ✨

Florida icon Lucifer the hippopotamus passed away at the age of 65 yesterday, June 8, 2025. Lucifer, also known as "Lu" was perhaps the most famous denizen of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and was among the oldest hippos on Earth.

It’s watermelon season! This photograph, “Children eating watermelon in front of the C.T. Kruse bicycle shop” was taken in 1900 in City of DeLand and is part of the collections of Florida Memory floridamemory.com/items/show/118…

Four vivid color photos from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park 🧜🏻‍♀️, 1971 - 1973. Discover more photography documenting the evolution of the famed Florida roadside attraction and state park in the Bruce Mozert photographic collection. ✨

Mosquito County, Florida? The large county, created in 1824, spanned present day Volusia, Brevard, St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin, Seminole, Osceola, Orange, Lake, Polk and Palm Beach counties. After an outcry by the people who lived in Mosquito County, the name was eventually

Weather Photos Wanted! Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that the State Archives of Florida is seeking photographs for its newest photographic collection, “Weather, Disaster and Recovery.” More information and how to donate here: dos.fl.gov/communications…

The Florida Citrus Commission revolutionized the beverage industry during World War II. Their patented process made it possible for troops to get their daily dose of “Victory Vitamin C” and after the war frozen concentrates made orange juice a staple breakfast item in America.

July is National Watermelon Month! There’s nothing like a big slice of Florida watermelon when the weather is hot! Learn more about the history of watermelon in Florida Florida Memory, floridamemory.com/items/show/342….