Friday, August 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1559, Don Tristán de Luna y Arellano planted the first Spanish settlement in what’s now the United States on the site of … Continue reading Friday, August 14, 2026

Thursday, August 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2004, Hurricane Charley roared ashore near Punta Gorda as a 150 mph Category 4, the strongest hurricane to strike the United States … Continue reading Thursday, August 13, 2026

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1981, the IBM Personal Computer was released. The IBM PC was developed by 12 engineers at IBM’s Boca Raton research … Continue reading Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1844, John Branch was appointed as the last governor of the Florida Territory before it became a state in 1845. He … Continue reading Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Sunday, August 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1967, Deion Sanders was born in Fort Myers. The North Fort Myers High and Florida State star is still the … Continue reading Sunday, August 9, 2026

Monday, August 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1970, legendary frontman Jim Morrison of The Doors went on trial in Miami on charges including indecent exposure and public drunkenness. … Continue reading Monday, August 10, 2026

Saturday, August 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1896, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings was born. She moved to a Cross Creek orange grove in 1928 and wrote The Yearling … Continue reading Saturday, August 8, 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley played three shows at the Florida Theatre in St. Petersburg, drawing about 6,500 fans as Hound Dog and Don’t Be Cruel tore … Continue reading Friday, August 7, 2026

Thursday, August 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1868, the Great Seal of the State of Florida was adopted by the Legislature. Southern Living has released its Southern Food … Continue reading Thursday, August 6, 2026

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1763, British troops took possession of Pensacola, beginning 20 years of British rule over Florida. Spain had ceded the territory … Continue reading Wednesday, August 5, 2026