From Ponce de Leon's discovery of the "Land of Flowers" in 1513 to the suspense of the 2000 presidential election, It Happened in Florida takes readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of thirty of the most compelling episodes from the Sunshine State's vibrant past. This revised edition includes brand new glimpses into Florida history, a map, and a thorough index.

E. Lynne Wright is the author of More than Petticoats: Remarkable Florida Women (Globe Pequot Press). Her short stories, nonfiction articles, essays, and book reviews have appeared in newspapers and magazines across America.