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The USS Strength rests 80 ft. underwater off Florida's Gulf coast near Tyndall Air Force Base. Listed on the Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail, divers can explore this WWII minesweeper which saw action at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. #VictoryFL80 More info about USS Strength and

More than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, Emancipation was proclaimed on May 20, 1865, in Tallahassee, Florida. Today, Secretary of State Cord Byrd joined the Division of Historical Resources and John G. Riley for the 160th

This weekend, join Florida Arts & Culture at the 2025 FloridaFolkFestival in White Springs! The Folklife Area of the festival includes beekeeping, slacklining, Greek bagpipes, Peruvian folk instruments and more. More information: FloridaFolkFestival.com

As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in World War II, we remember American service members who gave their lives in defense of our freedom. There are many memorials throughout Florida where you can pay respects to our fallen heroes. #VictoryFL80 Find a memorial near

Tomorrow is Memorial Day and if you plan to display the United States and Florida flags, remember to fly them at half-staff until noon. More information on flag protocols here: dos.fl.gov/about-the-depa…

On Memorial Day, we honor and remember the fallen who gave the last full measure of devotion in the cause of their Nation. Their bravery and dedication will never be forgotten. See the Memorial Day Proclamation from Ron DeSantis here: tinyurl.com/y3af3yry.

Sgt. Ernest “Boots” Thomas of Monticello, FL fought courageously at the battle of Iwo Jima and was one of the Marines that planted the first U.S. flag at the summit of Mt. Suribachi. In this photo, he is standing with his rifle facing the camera. Tragically, Sgt. Thomas was

Secretary of State Cord Byrd presided over the swearing in ceremony for new officers of Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE) last week at their summer conference in Orlando. Congratulations to FSE President Wendy Sartory Link Wendy Sartory Link, PBC Supervisor of Elections, President-Elect Lisa Lewis

The Florida Arts & Culture Florida Folklife Program was at the 2025 Florida Folk Festival this past weekend at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. Thank you to everyone who performed in the Folklife Area! If you missed it, more information about the Florida Folklife Program

Did you know Florida is home to 33 first-magnitude springs including Silver Springs in Marion County? A first-magnitude spring discharges an average of 100 cubic feet of water per second! This 1942 postcard “Beauty Above and Below, Silver Springs, Florida” is part of the Postcard

In the 1940’s, with large portions still wilderness-like, Florida was an ideal training ground to prepare troops for the rigors of combat in World War II. This color video footage from Florida Memory and the State Archives of Florida is a valuable primary source providing insight

Florida's year-round growing season made it ideal for cultivating Victory Gardens (or Defense Gardens) during World War II. When Floridians grew their own produce, like these Florida State College for Women (FSCW) students, it allowed farmers to ration their crops to feed the

Secretary of State Cord Byrd met with North Carolina Office of the State Auditor Dave Boliek this week to discuss how Florida became the national leader in election administration. “Florida sets the standard for elections administration across the nation,” said Secretary of State Cord Byrd. “I am honored

Thank you Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs! Secretary Cord Byrd helped make the "Don't Tread on Me" (DTOM) tag a reality when he was in the Legislature. We appreciate your commitment to Florida’s more than 1.4 million veterans!

Florida’s love for hockey runs deep! Just look at this throwback of children playing box hockey in Tallahassee. This 1966 photograph is part of the photographic collection from the State Archives of Florida which is part of the Florida Department of State. Visit Florida Memory at

Florida is the fishing capital of the world and one of the most prized trophies for saltwater anglers is the Atlantic sailfish. Growing up to 7 feet long, its sail-like dorsal fin and spear-like jaw make it a challenging catch. Because of the sailfish’s importance to Florida’s

Eighty-one years ago today, America’s brave soldiers and their allies stormed the beaches of Normandy, France and changed the course of history. Troops from the Army’s 4th Infantry Division, who were among the first amphibious assault troops deployed on D-Day, trained in

We round out National Garden Week by highlighting the Friary Garden at Mission San Luis in Tallahassee with interpreter Brian Kelley. For more information visit the Mission San Luis website at: missionsanluis.org

Do you have fresh corn growing in your garden? If so, you may want to try this Florida Corn Pudding recipe. This recipe is from a book in the State Library of Florida’s collection called, A Dash of Sevillity, published in 1971. See the entire cookbook here: