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Saturday, July 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the West Hillsborough Times—a weekly cranked out on a hand press in the back of a Dunedin pharmacy—printed its … Continue reading Saturday, July 25, 2026

Friday, July 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1950, Bumper 8 became the first rocket ever launched from Cape Canaveral. The two-stage test vehicle lifted off from a scrubby … Continue reading Friday, July 24, 2026

Thursday, July 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, Seminole warriors attacked and burned the Cape Florida Lighthouse on Key Biscayne. The rebuilt tower still stands today as … Continue reading Thursday, July 23, 2026

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1964, developers sold the first 536 home lots for a brand-new city carved from drained Broward County swampland. That swamp … Continue reading Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1821, Florida’s territorial government created its first two counties, Escambia and St. Johns, which together covered the entire territory. Today, … Continue reading Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Monday, July 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1911, Miami began a multi-day celebration of its 15th anniversary of incorporation, featuring a parade of decorated cars down Twelfth … Continue reading Monday, July 20, 2026

Sunday, July 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1952, Jacksonville native Allen Collins was born—the guitarist who co-wrote Lynyrd Skynyrd classics like Free Bird and Gimme Three Steps. … Continue reading Sunday, July 19, 2026

Saturday, July 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1966, Gemini 10 launched from Cape Kennedy and went on to dock with two separate spacecraft in orbit—a first in … Continue reading Saturday, July 17, 2026

Flyover Florida The Blue Angels are conducting a safety review after a jet flew low over a packed Pensacola Beach crowd Wednesday, sending tents, chairs, and umbrellas flying. ͏ ‌   … Continue reading Friday, July 17, 2026

Thursday, July 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, NASA’s Apollo 11 mission launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael … Continue reading Thursday, July 16, 2026