1. On June 17, 1885, the town of Bartow, Florida was incorporated. This town in Polk County was named after Francis S. Bartow, a Confederate Army colonel who died during the Civil War.

2. On June 17, 1941, the U.S. Army opened the Pine Camp (now known as Camp Drum) in Florida. Located in Okeechobee County, this Army training camp was used during World War II to train soldiers for combat.

3. On June 17, 1961, the Ocala National Forest in Florida was hit by a severe wildfire. The blaze burned over 23,000 acres and destroyed several homes and businesses in the surrounding area.

4. On June 17, 1972, Hurricane Agnes struck the Florida Panhandle. The storm caused widespread flooding and damage, particularly in the Pensacola area.

5. On June 17, 1973, the city of St. Petersburg, Florida celebrated its 90th anniversary. The city was founded in 1888 and is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Today, it is a popular tourist destination known for its beaches and cultural attractions.