Ted Hunt

Pencils from Florida’s Cedar Trees

August 18, 2023

Community·Environmental·Farms·Feature·History

Pencils from Florida’s Cedar Trees By Ted Hunt It’s the end of summer and school is starting in a couple of weeks, and finally, the little ones will be out of the house. But first the school supplies — crayons, glue, folders, a new lunch box and most importantly, those pencils. The pencil is a simple instrument the creates

Feature·Learning

Florida Once Upon a Time… Prohibition, Rum-Runners and Shady Characters

Words by Ted Hunt The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibiting the manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors was ratified in 1919 and went into effect in January of 1920. The often-called Prohibition Amendment, aimed at curbing alcohol consumption, forced the closing of hundreds of breweries

Tapping into Nature’s Liquid Gold

By Ted Hunt Florida is renowned for its picturesque beaches, tropical climate,

The Navy’s Mothball Fleet at Green Cove Springs

By Ted Hunt In 1940, WWII raged in Europe. Here in

Florida Once Upon a Time…

November 30, 2023

Feature·History

Stogie-Cigar Capital of the World Words by Ted Hunt In the land of sunshine, oranges, tourism, retirees, alligators and pythons, there exists a rich tradition that goes far beyond the theme parks and countless rows of condominiums. Florida’s cigar industry, often overshadowed by more prominent industries and attractions, has