1. On August 11, 1965, a race riot broke out in the predominantly African-American neighborhood of northwest Jacksonville. The riot lasted for three days and resulted in one death and numerous injuries, as well as significant property damage.

2. On August 11, 1992, Hurricane Andrew made landfall in Florida, causing over $25 billion in damage and leading to 26 fatalities. Andrew was one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history.

3. In 1904, on August 11, the world-renowned author and conservationist Marjory Stoneman Douglas was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Douglas moved to Florida in the 1910s and went on to write her seminal work, "The Everglades: River of Grass," which helped to spur efforts to protect the unique wetlands ecosystem.

4. On August 11, 1973, the University of Central Florida (UCF) opened its doors in Orlando. Today, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country, with over 68,000 students enrolled.

5. In 1988, on August 11, a sculpture known as the "World's Largest McDonald's" opened in Orlando. The 580-seat restaurant featured an arcade, a pizza parlor, and even a gift shop. While the restaurant has since been renovated and downsized, it remains a popular tourist attraction.