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June 24, 2026
Nelson Poynter sits at a desk smiling, wearing a bowtie and holding eyeglasses

Two Newspapers, One City, One History

On June 25, 1962, an important chapter in St. Petersburg’s media history began when the St. Petersburg Times purchased the Evening Independent. The acquisition brought two […]
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June 11, 2026
Sabal palm trees growing in a field

Florida’s Official Tree Takes Root

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 […]
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