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Today in Florida History, courtesy of the Florida Historical Society! April 26, 1865 – The state of Florida officially surrendered to the Union, marking the end of the Civil War in the state. Earlier that month, on April 4th, Confederate General Robert E. Lee had surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, thus determining the Union’s victory. Despite this, fighting continued in several places as some troops had not realized the war was over. The news of Lee’s defeat reached Tallahassee in late April, leaving Acting Governor Abraham K. Allison with no other choice but to surrender on April 26. On May 10th, Union Brig. Gen. Edward McCook was able to capture the state’s capital city and enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing around 60,000 slaves. Florida was readmitted into the Union three years later, on June 25th. ... See MoreSee Less

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Virginia Giuffre tweeted this in 2019. Critics are skeptical of her reported suicide yesterday comparing it to the suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. Demands for the total release of the Epstein files continue to grow. ... See MoreSee Less

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Video: Helicopter Crash in Rockledge Injures Pilot Dr. Wasim Niazi, Neurologist and River Fly In Condos Owner

Student Injured After Electrical Incident at Golfview Elementary Magnet School

Rockledge Hospital Closure Rocks Brevard County: $167 Million Annual Economic Impact and Deferred Healthcare Access

Rockledge High School Lacrosse Program Cancelled Amid Allegations of Administrative Obstruction

House Cleaner Arrested for Assaulting 83-Year-Old Employer, Stealing Money and Christmas Gifts

Rockledge Football Coach Carter Fired Amid Allegations of Sexually Charged Conduct with Students

Rockledge High Football Coach Terminated Following Investigation into Allegations

Rockledge Man Arrested for Aggravated Manslaughter of Disabled Father

Three Students Arrested After Firearm Found at Rockledge High School

Kennedy Middle School Student Arrested for Making Violent Threats