Florida is the birthplace of several notable inventions and firsts, including sunscreen, Burger King, and the Cuban sandwich.

Nearby Myakka State Forest and Don Pedro Island State Park provide additional natural escapes where you can hike, bike, or simply sit and soak in the Old Florida landscape that’s disappeared from so ...

Today in History for Oct. 28: In 312, Roman emperor Constantine defeated the army of Maxentius, a contender to the throne, at Milvian Bridge, after trusting in a vision he had seen of the cross ...