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Monday, May 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, an EF-1 tornado, one of the most photographed in history, landed in downtown Miami, cutting an eight-mile path. The rainy season arrived … Continue reading Monday, May 12, 2025

Sunday, May 11, 2025 On this day in 1996, ValuJet Flight 592 crashed in the Everglades on Mother’s Day minutes after takeoff from Miami International Airport, killing 110. The cost … Continue reading Sunday, May 11, 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1781, Spanish Gov. Bernardo de Gálvez defeated the British in the Siege of Pensacola. As news broke Thursday about the first pope … Continue reading Saturday, May 10, 2025

Friday, May 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1981, a sinkhole in Winter Park swallowed a house, a municipal swimming pool, and five Porsches at a German car … Continue reading Friday, May 9, 2025

Thursday, May 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, testimony before a joint legislative committee revealed some of the darkest elements of Florida’s modern history, including the use of … Continue reading Thursday, May 8, 2025

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, a voting machine shortage in a statewide primary created long lines and two-hour wait times at polls. The REAL … Continue reading Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, The Rolling Stones performed in Clearwater at Jack Russell Stadium. That night, after being chased off stage by fans, … Continue reading Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Monday, May 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, Alan B. Shepard became the first American in space when he breached the Earth’s atmosphere for 15 minutes aboard … Continue reading Monday, May 5, 2025

Sunday, May 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1990, the execution of Jesse Joseph Tafero for the 1976 killings of two law enforcement officers went awry and preceded … Continue reading Sunday, May 4, 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, the Great Jacksonville Fire consumed 2,361 buildings in 146 square blocks and killed seven people. Florida’s weekend lineup is … Continue reading Saturday, May 3, 2025