Lyra Torres has lived in Florida for the majority of her life. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in history. She became interested in writing about Florida history after taking a class with Dr. June Benowitz. E-mail her at lyrajtorres@gmail.com.
Military Career and Legacy Colonel William Jenkins Worth fought in the War of 1812, the Second Seminole War, and the Mexican-American War where he... Keep Reading »
According to Allen Morris in his book, Florida Place Names: Alachua to Zolfo Springs, the Celestial railroad served the cities of Galaxy, Jupiter,... Keep Reading »