1. In 1941, the US declared war on Germany after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Florida played a significant role in the war effort, with many military bases and training facilities throughout the state. The war had a major impact on Florida's economy and population growth.

2. In 1972, the Apollo 17 mission launched from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, marking the final mission of the Apollo program and the last time humans have walked on the moon.

3. In 1998, the Florida Marlins won their second World Series in franchise history. The team, which was founded in 1993, also won the championship in 1997 before being dismantled in a controversial fire sale.

4. In 2000, Florida's 25 electoral votes played a pivotal role in the highly contested US presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore. The state's vote count was so close that it sparked a legal battle and a Supreme Court decision that ultimately handed Bush the presidency.

5. In 2019, Florida became the 27th state to allow the use of medical marijuana. Since the passing of the bill, tens of thousands of patients have obtained a medical marijuana card, and the industry has generated millions of dollars in revenue. However, the program remains controversial and highly regulated.