1. In 1835, the Second Seminole War officially began in Florida. This war led to the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans and resulted in the deaths of thousands more.

2. In 1868, the first post-Civil War session of the Florida Legislature was held in Tallahassee. During this session, legislators worked to create a new state constitution.

3. In 1912, the city of St. Petersburg became the first city in the world to implement a municipal water system that used chlorination to purify water. This system became a model for other cities around the world.

4. In 1969, the first Walt Disney World Resort opened in Orlando, Florida. The resort consists of four theme parks, two water parks, and numerous hotels and other attractions.

5. In 2005, Hurricane Wilma made landfall in Florida, causing widespread damage and power outages. The storm was one of the most intense hurricanes on record, with sustained winds of 120 miles per hour (190 km/h) and a storm surge of up to 17 feet (5 meters).