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Thursday, January 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, Central Florida’s first tourist attraction, Cypress Gardens, opened to visitors. The attraction was known for its nature displays, thrilling ski … Continue reading Thursday, January 2, 2025

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Happy New Year! On this day in 1983, Orlando’s Tangerine Bowl stadium was renamed the Citrus Bowl. The stadium is the region’s largest football venue and … Continue reading Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1952, in the first fight televised in Florida, Danny Nardico scored a seventh-round technical knockout over former middleweight champion Jake … Continue reading Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Monday, December 30, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1951, evangelist Billy Graham held one of the biggest revivals of that year in Orlando. More than 11,000 people packed … Continue reading Monday, December 30, 2024

Friday, December 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, the first Fiesta Bowl was played between Florida State and Arizona State. The Sun Devils beat the Seminoles 45-38. On … Continue reading Friday, December 27, 2024

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! On this day in 1983, the first live telecast of Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade began on the ABC network … Continue reading Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1989, Orlando’s downtown Woolworth store closed its doors for the last time. The landmark on the corner of Orange Avenue … Continue reading Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Monday, December 23, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1978, Andra Davis, a former NFL linebacker who played for the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills after a … Continue reading Monday, December 23, 2024

Friday, December 20, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1879, the first telephone service in the Sunshine State became available. Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company provided service to … Continue reading Friday, December 20, 2024

Thursday, December 19, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1889, Sanford unsuccessfully challenged Orlando to become the Orange County seat. Sanford later became the seat of Seminole County.  Today … Continue reading Thursday, December 19, 2024