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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1842, the Second Seminole War, also known as the Florida War, was declared over. It was the second of three … Continue reading Wednesday, August 14, 2024

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 2004, Hurricane Charley kicked off an unusually active hurricane season as the first in a series of four major hurricanes … Continue reading Tuesday, August 13, 2024

MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1981, the first personal computer code-named The Acorn was released by IBM’s Boca Raton research and development center. Hurricane Debby … Continue reading Monday, August 12, 2024

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley visited Daytona Beach for a one-night appearance at Peabody Auditorium. Elvis stayed at the Copacabana Beach Motel, … Continue reading Friday, August 9, 2024

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1896, Cross Creek and Yearling author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings was born. Rawlings chronicled rural Florida life in the Ocala National … Continue reading Thursday, August 8, 2024

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1959, NASA’s Explorer 6 satellite launched atop a Thor-Able rocket from Cape Canaveral. Seven days later, Explorer 6 captured the … Continue reading Wednesday, August 7, 2024

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1868, the Great Seal of the State of Florida was adopted by the Legislature. Hurricane Debby affected much of Florida … Continue reading Tuesday, August 6, 2024

MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1763, the British took over Pensacola after defeating Spain and France in the Seven Year’s War. Britain acquired Florida from … Continue reading Monday, August 5, 2024

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, Hurricane Erin made landfall in Florida, causing significant damage.  Thinking of a getaway this weekend? These Florida cities were … Continue reading Friday, August 2, 2024

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, the Florida Highway Patrol was formed. The Florida Legislature authorized the hire of 60 officers who were paid $1,500 a … Continue reading Thursday, August 1, 2024