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Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1922, Orlando High School officially opened its doors to students. In 1923, the building was dedicated to the soldiers and … Continue reading Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Monday, December 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1839, President Martin Van Buren appointed Robert Raymond Reid as governor of Florida. Reid presided at the convention that drafted … Continue reading Monday, December 2, 2024

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, John Lamb, the jazz double bassist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, was born in Vero Beach. Lamb left high … Continue reading Friday, November 29, 2024

Thursday, November 28, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 2021, Florida Representative Carrie Meek passed away at 95. Meek served the state from 1993-2003 and is considered a trailblazer … Continue reading Thursday, November 28, 2024

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, documentary filmmaker Les Blank was born in Tampa. Blank’s first independent film, released in 1970, was about Texas blues … Continue reading Wednesday, November 27, 2024

November 26, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1938, Florida Representative and former CIA head Porter Goss was born in Connecticut. Goss served the 14th congressional district from 1989 … Continue reading Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Monday, November 25, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1966, MLB outfielder Mark Whiten was born in Pensacola. Whiten is best known for hitting four home runs in one … Continue reading Monday, November 25, 2024

Friday, November 22, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, the Union and the Confederacy fought the Battle of Fort McRee on Florida’s Panhandle during the Civil War.  You’ll find cruising … Continue reading Friday, November 22, 2024

Thursday, November 21, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 2015, Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara married True Blood star Joe Manganiello in Palm Beach. The couple divorced in 2023. … Continue reading Thursday, November 21, 2024

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, the last original Florida Marlins baseball player, Jeff Conine, was traded to the Kansas City Royals. The franchise began play … Continue reading Wednesday, November 20, 2024