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Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1887, Citrus County (Florida’s 44th) and Pasco County (Florida’s 45th) were established by the Florida legislature. Located on Florida’s central … Continue reading Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Monday, June 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, aviator Amelia Earhart departed Miami on her ill-fated voyage. She remains an iconic figure, with her name on streets, … Continue reading Monday, June 1, 2026

Sunday, May 31, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1899, the Florida Legislature approved an amendment to the state constitution that established the current state flag.  A woman in Marion … Continue reading Sunday, May 31, 2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1539, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto landed on Florida’s shores with 10 ships and 700 men.  Michelin has released a … Continue reading Saturday, May 30, 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2010, Roy Halladay retired all 27 Florida Marlins batters at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium, throwing just the 20th perfect game … Continue reading Friday, May 29, 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, “Old Folks at Home” became Florida’s state song, sponsored by Miami legislator S.P. Robineau. Stephen Foster wrote the song, … Continue reading Thursday, May 28, 2026

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, The Miami Herald ran a banner headline on its front page: “Giant Land Deal Near Orlando Revealed.” The reporter couldn’t … Continue reading Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1845, Florida held its first statewide election, with 60% of 4,995 votes going to Democrat David Levy Yulee to represent the state … Continue reading Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Monday, May 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy challenged the nation to have an American land on the moon within a decade. The goal was … Continue reading Monday, May 25, 2026

Sunday, May 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, astronaut Scott Carpenter lifted off from Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 14 aboard Aurora 7, becoming the second American to orbit … Continue reading Sunday, May 24, 2026