1. Hurricane Andrew Hits Florida (1992): On August 26, 1992, Hurricane Andrew, one of the most destructive hurricanes in US history, made landfall in South Florida. The Category 5 storm caused widespread destruction, leaving 26 dead and causing over $25 billion in damages.

2. Walt Disney's Death (1966): On August 26, 1966, Walt Disney, the creator of Disneyland and co-founder of The Walt Disney Company, passed away from lung cancer at the age of 65. His legacy lives on in the Disney theme parks, movies, and entertainment empire.

3. Florida's First Botanical Garden Opens (1927): On August 26, 1927, the first botanical garden in Florida, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, opened to the public. The garden features a wide variety of plants and serves as a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.

4. Ybor City Established (1885): On August 26, 1885, Ybor City, a historic neighborhood in Tampa, was established by Vicente Martinez-Ybor. The area was known for its cigar factories and became a hub for the cigar industry, as well as a center of Latin culture in Florida.

5. First Commercial Flight from Key West to Havana (1928): On August 26, 1928, the first commercial flight from Key West, Florida, to Havana, Cuba, took off. The flight was operated by Pan American Airways and marked an important milestone in the development of air travel in Florida and the Caribbean.