1. In 1855, the Florida Legislature passed a bill to establish a state agricultural college, which ultimately became the University of Florida. This institution has since grown to become one of the top-ranked public universities in the United States.

2. On February 25, 1964, 22-year-old Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) won his first world heavyweight boxing title in a match against Sonny Liston. The fight was held in Miami Beach, Florida, and marked a turning point in Ali's career.

3. In 1896, the Florida State Fair Association was established in Tampa. Today, the Florida State Fair is an annual event that draws visitors from around the state and beyond.

4. On February 25, 1836, the U.S. government signed a treaty with the Seminole Indian tribe in Florida, which agreed to relocate them west of the Mississippi River. However, many Seminole resisted this forced relocation and a violent conflict known as the Second Seminole War ensued.

5. In 2013, Florida Gulf Coast University made history by advancing to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. This marked the first time a 15th-seeded team had ever advanced that far in the tournament. The team's Cinderella run captured the hearts of many basketball fans across the country.