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Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1989, the Orlando Magic played their first game, beating the defending-champion Detroit Pistons. It was just an exhibition, but Nick … Continue reading Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Monday, October 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, Marlins rookie Liván Hernández outdueled Greg Maddux in NLCS Game 5, striking out a record 15 Braves in a 2-1 … Continue reading October 12, 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1968, Apollo 7 lifted off from Cape Kennedy, carrying three astronauts on the first crewed Apollo flight. During nearly 11 … Continue reading October 11, 2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2018, Hurricane Michael roared ashore near Mexico Beach with 160 mph winds. It was the first Category 5 hurricane to … Continue reading Saturday, October 10, 2026

Question: In what year did the University of Florida hold its first homecoming? Answer: 1916. That October, about 200 alumni came back to Gainesville to cheer on the Gators against … Continue reading October 10, 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Confederate troops landed on Santa Rosa Island to attack Union soldiers stationed outside Fort Pickens. After a brief but intense … Continue reading Friday, October 9, 2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, an unnamed hurricane came ashore near Bradenton, just south of Tampa Bay, with winds of 85 mph. Known as … Continue reading Thursday, October 8, 2026

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1763, King George III’s royal proclamation split British Florida in two at the Chattahoochee-Apalachicola River. St. Augustine remained the capital … Continue reading Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1539, Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto and his army entered the Apalachee capital of Anhaica (present-day Tallahassee) by force. We’re … Continue reading Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Monday, October 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1984, Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off from Kennedy Space Center with seven astronauts aboard, then the largest crew ever flown. … Continue reading Monday, October 5, 2026