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Thursday, May 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, testimony before a joint legislative committee revealed some of the darkest elements of Florida’s modern history, including the use of … Continue reading Thursday, May 8, 2025

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, a voting machine shortage in a statewide primary created long lines and two-hour wait times at polls. The REAL … Continue reading Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, The Rolling Stones performed in Clearwater at Jack Russell Stadium. That night, after being chased off stage by fans, … Continue reading Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Monday, May 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, Alan B. Shepard became the first American in space when he breached the Earth’s atmosphere for 15 minutes aboard … Continue reading Monday, May 5, 2025

Sunday, May 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1990, the execution of Jesse Joseph Tafero for the 1976 killings of two law enforcement officers went awry and preceded … Continue reading Sunday, May 4, 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, the Great Jacksonville Fire consumed 2,361 buildings in 146 square blocks and killed seven people. Florida’s weekend lineup is … Continue reading Saturday, May 3, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, Panama City Beach was incorporated in Bay County. After the St. Andrews Bay Bridge was built in 1929, it … Continue reading Friday, May 2, 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1562, Jean Ribault landed at St. Johns and claimed Florida for France nearly 50 years after Ponce de Leon claimed … Continue reading Thursday, May 1, 2025

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1915, Broward County was created and named after former Gov. Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, rather than Everglades County, as originally planned. … Continue reading Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2016, Florida Georgia Line released its single H.O.L.Y., which went on to win the Billboard Top Country Song award in 2017. After … Continue reading Tuesday, April 29, 2025