In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we explore the confusing early history of one of Miami-Dade County’s most important businesses, Burger King. We revisit co-founder James McLamore with his son Whit and...
In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we review the history of Islandia, a city formed with development in mind that eventually — and unintentionally — helped create Biscayne National Park.
In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we look back at an unusual chapter in the history of historical preservation in Miami. Part of the Charles Munroe Brown House, in the middle of...
In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we review the pathway to the premier of “Brother’s Keeper,” the pilot episode of Miami Vice. The show would change how people across the country and...
In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk with Mike Ryan Ruiz of Meadowlark Media about The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz, a program that he produced for years and helped take...
In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the life of Merrett R. Stierheim and his singular contributions to Miami-Dade County.
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the life of Bob Graham by looking back at his first race for governor, and the "Workdays" that were essential in his 1978 statewide victory.
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we take a look at Ron Fraser, the legendary Miami Hurricanes baseball coach, with David Brauer, the author of "The Wizard of College Baseball: How Ron Fraser Elevated Miami and an Entire Sport to National Prominence." On this day in 1982, Fraser and the Hurricanes won the program's first College World Series title.
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit The United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce, or the 'Kefauver Commission,' which came to Dade County in May 1950 and began a path that would uncover corruption and revolutionize American politics and government.
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit the sinking of the SS Potrero del Llano. It represented the arrival of World War II on Miami's doorstep, but also played a pivotal step in changing the international face of the war itself.