Historians explain why East and West Florida remained loyal to Britain instead of joining the 13 colonies in declaring independence.
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Hank Tester
Hank Tester is a CBS4 News general assignment reporter. He joined WFOR-TV CBS4 Miami in October 2015.
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Updated on: July 1, 2026 / 8:10 AM EDT
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