1. On July 11, 1765, a group of angry Florida colonists burned down the home of British stamp tax collector George Hasten. This event is considered one of the earliest rebellions against British rule in colonial America.

2. The first electric streetcar in Florida began operation on July 11, 1893 in St. Augustine. The streetcar, which was powered by overhead electric lines, traveled from the city center to the beach.

3. On July 11, 1935, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) broke ground on what would become the Overseas Highway, a 113-mile road stretching from Miami to Key West. The road was originally intended to be a railway before being converted to highway use.

4. In 1955, the city of Miami Beach established the first municipally-funded medical center in Florida. The facility, known as Mount Sinai Medical Center, opened its doors on July 11 of that year, providing healthcare services to residents of Miami Beach and the surrounding areas.

5. On July 11, 1972, the state of Florida launched its first artificial reef program. The goal of the program was to create habitats for marine life while also providing recreational opportunities for fishermen and divers. The program has since become one of the largest and most successful artificial reef initiatives in the world, with over 3,000 artificial reefs currently in place off the coast of Florida.