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Saturday, June 27, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1995, Space Shuttle Atlantis launched from Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-71, marking the 100th U.S. human spaceflight and the first … Continue reading Saturday, June 27, 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1740, Fort Mose in St. Augustine was stormed during the War of Jenkins’ Ear. Founded by the Spanish as a refuge for … Continue reading Friday, June 26, 2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1981, Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese hung up his cleats after 14 seasons, two Super Bowl rings, and the only perfect … Continue reading Thursday, June 25, 2026

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2024, the Florida Panthers hoisted their first Stanley Cup, edging the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in a Game 7 nail-biter in … Continue reading Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1938, Marineland opened near St. Augustine as Marine Studios, the world’s first oceanarium. More than 20,000 tourists clogged Highway A1A … Continue reading Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Monday, June 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1990, Florida banned thong bikinis in its state parks. The rule still stands, covering about 30 miles of state-owned beach. Cape … Continue reading Monday, June 22, 2026

Sunday, June 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, character actor and director Monte Markham was born in Manatee County. He’s known for playing Captain Don Thorpe on … Continue reading Sunday, June 21, 2026

Saturday, June 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and its sister projects, was established in St. Petersburg. Wikipedia … Continue reading Saturday, June 20, 2026

Friday, June 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1972, Hurricane Agnes made landfall in the Florida Panhandle before churning north and causing catastrophic flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and … Continue reading Friday, June 19, 2026

Thursday, June 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1983, the space shuttle Challenger lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying Sally Ride, who became the first American woman … Continue reading Thursday, June 18, 2026