In the Sunshine State on this day in:

1895 The Florida Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) was organized near Live Oak.  Elder Joseph A. West was installed as the first conference president.

1923 Nathan Mayo assumed office as the Commissioner of Agriculture, a position he held until his death on April 14, 1960. 

1927 WSUN Radio went on the air today in St. Petersburg.

1934 The Florida Nurses Association, founded in 1909, was incorporated today.