June 23, 2026
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays made franchise history on June 22, 1998, when they played their first interleague game, hosting the Florida Marlins at Tropicana Field. […]
June 19, 2026
When people hear the name Jannus, they often think of Tony Jannus and the world’s first scheduled commercial airline. But his younger brother, Roger Weightman Jannus, […]
June 19, 2026
On June 20, 1927, the St. Petersburg YMCA officially opened its doors, marking the completion of the city’s first community-funded civic building. Founded in 1920, the […]
June 19, 2026
On June 19, 1908, the City of St. Petersburg awarded Bradford Lawrence a lease to construct a bathhouse on the north mole near the Municipal Pier. […]
June 18, 2026
June 18, 1983, marked a historic milestone in American spaceflight when Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel into space. At just 32 years […]
June 17, 2026
On June 17, 1942, four German saboteurs came ashore Florida’s Ponte Vedra Beach as part of one of the most audacious espionage missions carried out on […]
June 12, 2026
On June 14, 1966, Al Lang Stadium hosted one of the most remarkable games in professional baseball history. The Florida State League matchup between the St. […]
June 12, 2026
During World War II, St. Petersburg played a vital role in America’s military training efforts. The city’s two airports, Albert Whitted Airport and the former Pinellas […]
June 11, 2026
On June 11, 1953, Florida officially designated the sabal palmetto as the state tree, ending a debate that had stretched across several legislative sessions. While some […]