1. Florida's First Newspaper was Established on November 13, 1829
On November 13, 1829, the Florida Gazette newspaper was established in Tallahassee, Florida. This was the first and only newspaper in Florida at the time of its establishment.

2. The 2000 Presidential Election Recount Started on November 13 in Florida
On November 13, 2000, the process of recounting the votes in the presidential election started in Florida. This was due to the narrow margin between the two major candidates, Al Gore and George W. Bush.

3. The First Commercial Jet Flight Landed in Miami on November 13, 1959
On November 13, 1959, the first commercial jet flight landed in Miami, Florida. The flight was operated by the National Airlines and it was a Boeing 707.

4. The Worst Ever Wildfire in Florida Started on November 13, 2016
On November 13, 2016, the worst-ever wildfire in Florida history started. The wildfire was known as the West Mims Fire and it burned for over two months, destroying over 152,000 acres of land.

5. The First Cuban Refugee Arrived in Miami on November 13, 1960
On November 13, 1960, the first Cuban refugee arrived in Miami, Florida. This marked the beginning of the Cuban-American population in Miami, which now makes up a significant part of the city's demographics.