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The Florida Department of State manages Florida’s elections, corporations, public libraries and archives, and historical and cultural resources.
Tallahassee, FL
Joined March 2019
Happy Independence Day! .Today, we celebrate the land of the free and home of the brave. Let’s remember the sacrifices made for our freedoms. And let's party like it’s 1776!.Photo Credit: (State Archives of Florida/Stainer)
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This Throwback Thursday will leave you thinking about our beautiful Florida beaches! 2-year-old Russell Hill, Jr. makes a sandcastle on Daytona Beach in July of 1948. This photo is part of the Department of Commerce collection at @FLMemory. Learn more:
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Secretary of State @CordByrd was proud to be part of today’s press conference!.
Great to be in Jefferson County today to honor our nation's 3rd president and the author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson. As we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary, Florida is commemorating the Founding Fathers by, among other ways, acquiring statues
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#OTD in 1776, the Continental Congress voted for the states to become independent from the British Empire by approving a Resolution by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, known as the Lee Resolution. After approving the resolution, the delegates took up Thomas Jefferson’s draft of the
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Gen. James A. Van Fleet is a Floridian more people should know about:.- Career Army Officer.- Veteran of 5 wars/conflicts .- D-Day Hero.- University of Florida’s head football coach .- Centenarian.Learn more about his extraordinary life and legacy @FLMemory:
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The American Alligator is Florida’s State Reptile and can be seen sunning on logs or banks near water. This time of year, female alligators usually lay thirty to fifty eggs in mound-shaped nests. They can move surprisingly fast over short distances and are particularly aggressive
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The Florida Citrus Commission revolutionized the beverage industry during World War II. Their patented process made it possible for troops to get their daily dose of “Victory Vitamin C” and after the war frozen concentrates made orange juice a staple breakfast item in America.
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The Florida Department of State is celebrating National Canoe Day. Florida has the largest number of known and reported dugout canoes in any state, province, territory or country in the world. To date, we have over 450 canoes that have been reported, from all time periods and all
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Summer is a great time for diving and in Florida, we have a statewide system of underwater parks featuring shipwrecks and historic sites. The shipwreck preserves are popular with skin and scuba divers and a great way to witness a part of Florida's history first-hand. Learn more
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Secretary of State @CordByrd presided over the Elections Canvassing Commission today in Tallahassee to certify the official returns for Special Elections for State Senate District 19 and State Representative Districts 3 and 32. To learn more about Florida elections visit our
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“Something old, something new.” With wedding season in full swing, we are highlighting this 1971 recipe called, “Sweetie Pie.” . This recipe comes from the 1971 cookbook, A Dash of Sevillity, which is part of the State Library of Florida collection. See the entire cookbook
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Florida’s state shell is the Horse Conch!.The horse conch (Pleuroploca gigantea) has been Florida's official state shell since 1969. This shell is native to the marine waters around Florida and can grow to a length of twenty-four inches. Young horse conchs have orange-colored
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Weather Photos Wanted!.Secretary of State @CordByrd announced that the State Archives of Florida is seeking photographs for its newest photographic collection, “Weather, Disaster and Recovery.” More information and how to donate here:
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Mosquito County, Florida?.The large county, created in 1824, spanned present day Volusia, Brevard, St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin, Seminole, Osceola, Orange, Lake, Polk and Palm Beach counties. After an outcry by the people who lived in Mosquito County, the name was eventually
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Florida is home to some of the best museums in the nation so take the time this summer to visit a museum near you. In Tallahassee, you can visit The Grove Museum and the Union Bank Museum for free! More information at and
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Secretary of State @CordByrd visited the French Senate yesterday as part of the trade and business development mission to Paris. Thank you to our French Senate hosts! Secretary Byrd, along with @MyFDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue P.E., and @FranceinMiami Consul General Raphaël
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Secretary of State @CordByrd is in Paris for a Select Florida international trade and business development mission. Speaking at the Florida Business Seminar, the Secretary discussed the benefits of doing business in Florida, the state’s unmatched quality of life and its wealth of
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RT @GovRonDeSantis: Additional good news for aviation and aerospace in Florida:. @AirFrance has restarted non-stop flights to Orlando after….
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Miami Beach underwent a remarkable transformation during WWII, with over 300 hotels and apartment buildings converted into military facilities. More than 500,000 air force personnel received training here, turning this vacation destination into a massive training center. heck out
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RT @GovRonDeSantis: Florida leads the nation in aerospace, aviation, defense, transportation, and logistics. Today at the Florida Activatio….
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