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Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, four Nazi saboteurs departed a German U-boat submarine and landed on Ponte Vedra Beach carrying explosives and money. Florida … Continue reading Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Monday, June 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1955, Curtis Chillingworth and his wife Marjorie were reported missing. Chillingsworth, a Palm Beach County circuit judge, was murdered in … Continue reading Monday, June 16, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1822, Jacksonville was founded and named after the first Military Governor of Florida and future U.S. President Andrew Jackson. Happy Father’s … Continue reading Sunday, June 15, 2025

Saturday, June 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1966, the Florida State League’s Miami Marlins and St. Petersburg Cardinals battled for seven hours and almost 29 innings to … Continue reading Saturday, June 14, 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, Gov. Reuben Askew appointed Dorothy Glisson as Secretary of State. Glisson was the first female Florida Cabinet member. As … Continue reading Friday, June 13, 2025

Thursday, June 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1913, the Collins Bridge across Biscayne Bay to Miami Beach was opened and dedicated. At 2.5 miles, it was the longest wooden bridge … Continue reading Thursday, June 12, 2025

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1953, the Sabal palmetto palm became the official state tree. Pop and funk music innovator Sly Stone died this week, … Continue reading Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1991, Major League Baseball Commissioner Faye Vincent announced that the Miami area had been chosen as home for one of … Continue reading Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Monday, June 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, Henry Flagler’s hotel, The Breakers, burned down during an expansion project. Happy 91st birthday to Donald Duck, who first appeared … Continue reading Monday, June 9, 2025

Sunday, June 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1888, the Orange Belt Railway rolled to the end of the line in Pinellas County in St. Petersburg, with empty freight … Continue reading Sunday, June 8, 2025