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Dueling in Tallahassee: A Tale of Politics, Honor and Hubris in Tallahassee History
Between 1826 and 1839 several gun duels were fought just north of Tallahassee to settle insults and political arguments. Restricted by social convention to the landed gentry, they not only...
The History of Women in Law Enforcement
The role of women in law enforcement has undergone significant transformation over the years. In the early 1900s several women were appointed sheriff to fill positions left vacant by the...
Judias Buenoano: Florida’s Black Widow
In the 1970s and early 1980s Judias Buenoano, reminiscent of the 1939 play “Arsenic and Old Lace,” poisoned her husbands, boyfriends, and even her own son with arsenic to collect...
Infamous Female Serial Killers in Florida
Learn about three female serial killers in Florida - Aileen Wuornos, Christine Falling and Judy Buenoano – who committed multiple murders between the 1970s and 1990s.
Edgar J. Watson: Serial Killer or Florida Myth?
Florida has an interesting and colorful history. With St. Augustine being the oldest city in the United States, Florida has been occupied by the English, Spanish, French and Confederacy. It’s...
The Cuban Missile Crisis: Key West’s Critical Role
When people think of Key West, images of beaches, sailboats, and a party atmosphere come to mind. However, for 13 days in October 1962, Key West was ground zero for...
The Bay of Pigs Invasion: Florida’s Role in the CIA Operation
Cuba, with a rich history of exploitation and revolution, sits just 90 miles off the coast of Florida. Known for fruit and sugar cane harvesting, it had also become a...
The White Shadow: Tampa’s Bolita Kingpin
By David Brand Law Enforcement Coordinator, Florida Sheriffs Association During the 1920s, ‘30s, and ‘40s Charlie Wall was the undisputed king of organized crime in Tampa’s Ybor City. Known by the Latin...
The Blue Sink Murders: The Strange Story of Robert Scott Sanders
On the morning of October 18, 1967, Tallahassee awoke to the news of a second, multiple-person slaying, just four days short of a year from the last killings. This marked...