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Friday, February 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, rock vocalist Johnny Van Zant was born in Jacksonville. Van Zant was the second frontman for the band Lynyrd … Continue reading Friday, February 27, 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, The St. Petersburg Times declared the city was enjoying its “greatest and most prosperous tourist season” with a tourist … Continue reading Thursday, February 26, 2026

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1993, the Florida Marlins introduced Billy, the team mascot. Wayne Huizenga, the team’s original owner, chose “Billy” because he wanted … Continue reading Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Malcolm Campbell set the world land speed record of 253.968 mph, driving his famous Blue Bird car at Daytona … Continue reading Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Monday, February 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1981, stage and screen actor Josh Gad was born in Hollywood, Florida. Gad is best known to fans of Disney’s … Continue reading Monday, Februrary 23, 2026

Sunday, February 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1819, the Adams-Onís Treaty between Spain and the United States was signed, ceding Florida to the U.S. and defining the … Continue reading Sunday, February 22, 2026

Saturday, February 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, the unmanned Mercury-Atlas 2 flight launched from Cape Canaveral to check the maximum temperatures the spacecraft could encounter in upcoming … Continue reading Saturday, February 21, 2026

Friday, February 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, 10,000 cavalry, infantry, and artillery troops fought a five-hour battle in a pine forest near Olustee in the largest … Continue reading Friday, February 20, 2026

Thursday, February 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1968, more than 27,000 teachers and administrators in Florida handed in resignation letters and walked out. It was the first … Continue reading Thursday, February 19, 2026

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, the Olympia Theater in Miami opened its doors as a grand silent-movie palace. Designed by famed architect John Eberson, … Continue reading Wednesday, February 18, 2026