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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2005, Panamanian jockey Eddie Castro set a North American record with nine wins on the 13-race card at Calder Race … Continue reading Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1539, Spanish conquistador Hernando De Soto claimed Florida for Spain. The National Hurricane Center’s tropical outlook remains clear for this week, … Continue reading Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Monday, June 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, rock icon Bo Diddley died at his home in Archer. Between 1958 and 1963, Diddley released 11 albums. He … Continue reading Monday, June 2, 2025

Sunday, June 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1934, singer and TV personality (Charles) “Pat” Boone, known for his hits Moody River and Love Letters in the Sand, was … Continue reading Sunday, June 1, 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, the space shuttle Discovery and a crew of seven blasted into orbit, carrying a giant Japanese lab to the International … Continue reading Saturday, May 31, 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1539, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto’s expedition of 10 ships and 700 men landed in Florida. With hurricane season officially … Continue reading Friday, May 30, 2025

Thursday, May 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1967, a Miami woman was sentenced to 30 days in jail after she was pulled over in a station wagon … Continue reading Thursday, May 29, 2025

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, Old Folks at Home became the state song, sponsored by Miami legislator S.P. Robineau. Stephen Foster wrote the song, … Continue reading Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, The Miami Herald ran a banner headline on its front page: Giant Land Deal Near Orlando Revealed. The reporter … Continue reading Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Monday, May 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1845, Florida held its first statewide election, with 60% of 4,995 votes going to Democrat David Levy Yulee to represent … Continue reading Monday, May 26, 2025