1. In 1947, the first permanent Air Force installation in Florida, Eglin Air Force Base, was established. Located in the Panhandle region, it is now one of the largest military bases in the world, covering over 700 square miles.

2. On October 13, 1967, the iconic Walt Disney World Resort opened in Orlando. It was created by famous entrepreneur Walt Disney and is now the most visited vacation resort in the world, welcoming millions of tourists yearly.

3. In 1994, Hurricane Opal made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, causing widespread damage in multiple counties. The impact of the storm resulted in several deaths and billions of dollars in property damage.

4. On October 13, 2007, the Lake Okeechobee dike in southern Florida was severely breached, leading to widespread flooding and evacuation orders. The flooding lasted for several weeks and caused millions of dollars in damage.

5. The Florida State University Seminoles football team made history on October 13, 2018, by defeating the Miami Hurricanes in a highly anticipated matchup. The victory marked the first time in six years that the Seminoles had beaten the Hurricanes and sparked a national celebration amongst Florida State fans.