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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1764, British Governor James Grant first arrived in St. Augustine to lead East Florida. It’s National Lemon Juice Day, so … Continue reading Thursday, August 29, 2024

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés first arrived at what would become St. Augustine. He named the colony because he first spotted … Continue reading Wednesday, August 28, 2024

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, Gwendolyn Sawyer Cherry was born in Miami. Cherry was the first African American woman elected to the Florida House … Continue reading Tuesday, August 27, 2024

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1985, Brian Kelley was born in Ormond Beach. Kelley is a country musician best known as part of the duo … Continue reading Monday, August 26, 2024

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1992, Hurricane Andrew slammed into the Bahamas and then struck near Homestead, Florida, before morning. At the time, it was … Continue reading Friday, August 23, 2024

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1973, Howie Dorough was born in Orlando. Known as Howie D., the singer is a member of the pop vocal … Continue reading Thursday, August 22, 2024

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1943, screenwriter Hugh Wilson was born in Miami. Wilson is best known for writing and directing The First Wives Club movie and … Continue reading Wednesday, August 21, 2024

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, Don Fuqua was born in Jacksonville. He went on to serve Florida for 12 terms in Congress and later … Continue reading Tuesday, August 20, 2024

MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1970, The Walking Senator ended his 1,003-mile walk across the state in Key Largo. Lawton Chiles served in the U.S. … Continue reading Monday, August 19, 2024

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1898, Key West was evacuated due to a possible yellow fever outbreak. Do you have a favorite joke? It’s National Tell … Continue reading Friday, August 16, 2024