Question: In what year did the University of Florida hold its first homecoming? Answer: 1916.

Friday, October 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Confederate troops landed on Santa Rosa Island to attack Union soldiers stationed outside Fort Pickens. After a brief but intense … Continue reading Friday, October 9, 2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, an unnamed hurricane came ashore near Bradenton, just south of Tampa Bay, with winds of 85 mph. Known as … Continue reading Thursday, October 8, 2026

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1763, King George III’s royal proclamation split British Florida in two at the Chattahoochee-Apalachicola River. St. Augustine remained the capital … Continue reading Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1539, Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto and his army entered the Apalachee capital of Anhaica (present-day Tallahassee) by force. We’re … Continue reading Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Monday, October 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1984, Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off from Kennedy Space Center with seven astronauts aboard, then the largest crew ever flown. … Continue reading Monday, October 5, 2026

Sunday, October 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, Hurricane Opal came ashore near Pensacola Beach as a Category 3 storm with 115 mph winds. Just hours earlier, it … Continue reading Sunday, October 4, 2026

Saturday, October 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, astronaut Wally Schirra blasted off from Cape Canaveral aboard Sigma 7. He circled Earth six times before splashing down … Continue reading Saturday, October 3, 2026

Friday, October 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, University of Florida researchers gave Florida Gators football players an early version of Gatorade during their game against LSU to … Continue reading Friday, October 2, 2026

Thursday, October 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, Walt Disney World opened to the public outside Orlando. Day one brought Magic Kingdom and two resort hotels, the Contemporary … Continue reading Thursday, October 1, 2026