The Lake Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928

In this episode of Tales From South Florida, we explore one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history — the devastating 1928 Lake Okeechobee Hurricane. Discover what South Florida was like during the Florida land boom of the 1920s, how farming communities around Lake Okeechobee grew rapidly, and how a catastrophic hurricane changed the region forever. This episode is a powerful look at resilience, remembrance, and one of the most important events in Florida history. Please ...