1. On June 5, 1935, the WPA (Works Progress Administration) began construction on what is now known as the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys. The bridge, which was completed in 1982 and replaced by a new one in 2018, is considered one of the most iconic structures in the state.

2. In 1961, on June 5th, Ernest Hemingway passed away in Ketchum, Idaho, but he is still a beloved figure in Florida where he spent many years of his life. Hemingway owned a home in Key West, which is now a popular tourist attraction and museum.

3. On June 5, 1967, Florida Governor Claude Kirk announced that he would lead a delegation to Vietnam to visit Florida soldiers serving in the war. This trip was the first of its kind by a sitting governor and was meant to boost morale among Florida troops.

4. In 1981, on June 5th, the Environmental Protection Agency declared the Love Canal area of Niagara Falls, New York, to be a Superfund site due to toxic waste. This event led to widespread concern and action about environmental contamination, including in Florida.

5. On June 5, 2003, the state of Florida adopted a new law banning the use of handheld cell phones while driving. Today, Florida is one of many states that have similar laws in place in an effort to reduce the number of distracted driving accidents.