Monday, October 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1950, singer and songwriter Tom Petty was born in Gainesville. At age 10, Petty was introduced by his uncle to … Continue reading Monday, October 20, 2025

Sunday, October 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1912, the Florida Gators played their first home football game at Fleming Field, defeating South Carolina 10-6. Lots of people … Continue reading Sunday, October 19, 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Katherine Kurtz, the author of Deryni Rising and Saint Camber, was born in Coral Gables during a hurricane. A charter … Continue reading Saturday, October 18, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, the Mareldean Hotel and Rooming House opened in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami. The site is now part of … Continue reading Friday, October 17, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1948, musician and record producer Jim Ed Norman was born in Fort Myers. Norman was one of the main architects … Continue reading Thursday, October 16, 2025

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1874, the Parisian-made lens of the St. Augustine lighthouse was lit for the first time. A giant first-order Fresnel lens … Continue reading Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves four games to two to clinch the MLB National League Championship. It’s … Continue reading Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Monday, October 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2022, a jury recommended life in prison without the possibility of parole for the shooter who pleaded guilty to killing … Continue reading Monday, October 13, 2025

Sunday, October 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2013, Grammy Award-winning Happy singer-songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams wed model Helen Lasichanh at the Kampong National Tropical Botanical Gardens … Continue reading Sunday, October 12, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, Cal Dixon was born in Fort Lauderdale. Dixon played college football for the University of Florida, and professionally for the … Continue reading Saturday, October 11, 2025