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Monday, August 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1842, the federal government gave 160 acres of free Florida land in undeveloped areas south of Gainesville to settlers willing … Continue reading Monday, August 4, 2025

Sunday, August 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1981, Florida-bred thoroughbred Conquistador Cielo won the Grade 2 Saratoga Special to make his stakes debut. An Ocala woman gave … Continue reading Sunday, August 3, 2025

Saturday, August 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, Hurricane Erin hit Vero Beach as a Category 1 storm, causing widespread damage. When a woman in Jacksonville filmed people … Continue reading Saturday, August 2, 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 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 year. … Continue reading Friday, August 1, 2025

Thursday, July 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, Actor Wesley Snipes was born in Orlando. Snipes’ parents divorced when he was two, and he moved with his … Continue reading Thursday, July 31, 2025

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1956, actress Delta Burke was born in Orlando. Burke is best known for her role as Suzanne Sugarbaker on the … Continue reading Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1999, Walt Disney World’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster opened at Disney-MGM Studios with Aerosmith as the guests of honor at … Continue reading Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Monday, July 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1896, 344 registered voters incorporated Miami, naming it after the Miami River. Love eating well? Love a good deal? Celebrate … Continue reading Monday, July 28, 2025

Sunday, July 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1972, actress Maya Rudolph was born in Gainesville. She is best known for her work on Saturday Night Live and in … Continue reading Sunday, July 27, 2025

Saturday, July 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1876, Daytona was incorporated and named after its founder, Matthias Day, by 25 of the settlement’s earliest residents gathered at the … Continue reading Saturday, July 26, 2025