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Friday, July 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the St. Petersburg Times was founded as the West Hillsborough Times before there was a St. Petersburg. It was … Continue reading Friday, July 25, 2025

Thursday, July 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1715, a hurricane hit the east coast of Florida, sinking 10 Spanish treasure ships and killing 1,000 people. The gold … Continue reading Thursday, July 24, 2025

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2017, Snooty, the world’s oldest-known manatee, died at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton at age 69. … Continue reading Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1964, the first 536 home lots were sold in the new planned community of Coral Springs, which was built on … Continue reading Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Monday, July 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1821, St. Johns and Escambia became the first Florida counties, encompassing the entire state. The Perseid meteor shower started last … Continue reading Monday, July 21, 2025

Sunday, July 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, at 10:56 p.m., Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon for the first time. An animal shelter in Clay … Continue reading Sunday, July 20, 2025

Saturday, July 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, the Apollo 11 crew members were able to view the lunar surface up close from the spacecraft. “The view … Continue reading Saturday, July 19, 2025

Friday, July 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, eight winners were announced in the St. Petersburg mayor’s safety slogan contest. See the winning slogans here. Florida saw … Continue reading Friday, July 18, 2025

Thursday, July 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1821, General Andrew Jackson took formal possession of Florida from the Spanish at a ceremony in Pensacola as part of … Continue reading Thursday, July 17, 2025

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, Apollo 11 launched from Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island carrying Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. It … Continue reading Wednesday, July 16, 2025