Newspapers, local archives

As more and more institutions digitize archival and/or ephemera collections, it's easier than ever to find different types of primary resources. Examples of these institutions include

• universities and colleges
• historical societies
• state institutions

If you're searching for Florida State University-related information, take a look at Diginole first; Diginole is the institutional repository for Florida State University. Remember that the digitization of various collections is a work in progress dependent on funding for staff, equipment, technology, and more. More items may be available through the FSU University Libraries Special Collections and University Archives. 

Many local public libraries and even state libraries may have documents related to your topic. In Florida, the Division of Library and Information Services includes the Florida Memory Project.