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THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1896, Cross Creek and Yearling author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings was born. Rawlings chronicled rural Florida life in the Ocala National … Continue reading Thursday, August 8, 2024

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1959, NASA’s Explorer 6 satellite launched atop a Thor-Able rocket from Cape Canaveral. Seven days later, Explorer 6 captured the … Continue reading Wednesday, August 7, 2024

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1868, the Great Seal of the State of Florida was adopted by the Legislature. Hurricane Debby affected much of Florida … Continue reading Tuesday, August 6, 2024

MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1763, the British took over Pensacola after defeating Spain and France in the Seven Year’s War. Britain acquired Florida from … Continue reading Monday, August 5, 2024

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, Hurricane Erin made landfall in Florida, causing significant damage.  Thinking of a getaway this weekend? These Florida cities were … Continue reading Friday, August 2, 2024

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024 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 … Continue reading Thursday, August 1, 2024

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, actor Wesley Snipes, known for his roles in films such as “Blade” and “New Jack City,” was born in … Continue reading Wednesday, July 31, 2024

  TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024 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 … Continue reading Tuesday, July 30, 2024

MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1999, Walt Disney World’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster opened at Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando with a special, invitation-only party with … Continue reading Monday, July 29, 2024

FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 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 … Continue reading Friday, July 26, 2024