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Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1492, explorer Christopher Columbus missed Florida when he changed course, instead making landfall in the Bahamas several days later.  October … Continue reading Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Monday, October 6, 2025 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. The … Continue reading Monday, October 6, 2025

Sunday, October 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2023, the Jacksonville Historical Society held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Jacksonville History Center, which repurposed the historic Florida Casket Company … Continue reading Sunday, October 5, 2025

Saturday, October 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1964, Matthew Cetlinski was born in Lake Worth Beach. Cetlinski won gold in the 4×200 meter freestyle relay at the … Continue reading Saturday, October 4, 2025

Friday, October 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Battle of St. Johns Bluff in Duval County ended. The Union Army won, consolidating control of the St. … Continue reading Friday, October 3, 2025

Thursday, October 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, University of Florida researchers provided an early version of Gatorade to Florida Gator football players during their game against … Continue reading Thursday, October 2, 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, Walt Disney World opened in Bay Lake, followed 11 years later by the opening of EPCOT Center in Orlando. … Continue reading Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, the third-largest alligator ever caught in Florida history was found in Lake Monroe, weighing 800 pounds and measuring 14 … Continue reading Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Monday, September 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1988, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Discovery from Kennedy Space Center. It was the first manned spaceflight after the Challenger disaster … Continue reading Monday, September 29, 2025

Sunday, September 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1841, former Governor Francis P. Fleming was born in Panama Park in Duval County. Fleming was Florida’s 15th governor. The … Continue reading Sunday, September 28, 2025