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Fort CarolineFort Caroline was established by the French on the site of present-day Jacksonville in 1564, in an attempt to gain a share of the riches offered by the New World. Unfortunately, the Spanish, who then had a monopoly on trade in the New World, did not like the competition and destroyed the settlement barely a year after its establishment.
Thomas LeRoy CollinsThomas LeRoy Collins was the first Florida Governor to be elected to two consecutive terms. During his tenure he created Florida's system of community colleges and oversaw establishment of three new State Universities. He was known nationally for his open-minded attitude towards integration.
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