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Portugal Marks International Day of Monuments with Focus on Climate Resilience

Dozens of initiatives across the country highlight the need to safeguard cultural heritage against environmental threats.

Zephyrhills: A Thriving Florida City with a Storied Past and Bright Future

Exploring the history, community, and attractions that make Zephyrhills a unique and desirable place to live.

Holocaust Survivor to Speak in Punta Gorda

98-year-old Auschwitz survivor Helga Melmed to share her story at local event

Middleburg Honors Civic Leader Maude Jackson with Historical Marker

The Clay County Board of Commissioners approves a marker to recognize Maude Burroughs-Jackson's civil rights legacy.

How Cape Coral's Canals Were Dug: 5 Key Facts

The massive engineering feat that transformed Florida's marshland into a 'Waterfront Wonderland'

South Florida Students Meet with Holocaust Survivors in Dania Beach

Interactive event allows students to hear firsthand accounts from those who lived through the Holocaust.

Charlotte County to Host USA's 250th Birthday Bash

Celebrations planned for Independence Day in Port Charlotte

Boca Raton Library to Host Holocaust Violin Story in Speaker Series

Author David Groen will share the journey of his uncle's violin from Auschwitz to restoration.

Lee County's Exclusive Pioneer Club Hosts Annual Gathering

The 50-year residency requirement keeps membership exclusive, but the annual picnic is open to all.

St. Phillip A.M.E. Church to Honor Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer

Special program celebrating local community leader's lifetime of faith and service

Palm Beach Rededicates Plaque Honoring Marjorie Merriweather Post

Ceremony brings together town officials, preservation leaders, and Post's family members.

Air Force Armament Museum Unveils New Exhibit, Honors Maj. Gen. Chedister

The museum at Eglin Air Force Base in Okaloosa County celebrates a new display and recognizes a military leader.

Proposal to Turn Historic West Palm Beach Cemetery into Mixed-Use Park Sparks Debate

Residents express mixed reactions to plan to preserve and reimagine Woodlawn Cemetery as a community space.