History St. Augustine was said to be discovered by Don Juan Ponce de Leon, a Spanish explorer, in 1513. He claimed the land as Spain’s own and gave the name La Florida (Land of Flowers). The...


History St. Augustine was said to be discovered by Don Juan Ponce de Leon, a Spanish explorer, in 1513. He claimed the land as Spain’s own and gave the name La Florida (Land of Flowers). The...