Monday, December 9, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1938, Deacon Jones, one of the most decorated players in NFL history, was born in Eatonville. Jones played for the … Continue reading Monday, December 9, 2024

Friday, December 6, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, President Harry S. Truman dedicated Everglades National Park, saying, “Here is land, tranquil in its quiet beauty, serving not … Continue reading Friday, December 6, 2024

Thursday, December 5, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, Walt Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is the creator of Mickey Mouse and the founder of Disneyland, Walt Disney … Continue reading Thursday, December 5, 2024

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1957, the Orlando division of the Glenn L. Martin Company opened, specializing in building defense missiles. The Martin Company eventually … Continue reading Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Flyover Florida Florida International University in Miami fired head football coach Mike MacIntyre on Sunday after three seasons in which the Golden Panthers finished with 4-8 records. ͏ ‌   … Continue reading Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Monday, December 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1839, President Martin Van Buren appointed Robert Raymond Reid as governor of Florida. Reid presided at the convention that drafted … Continue reading Monday, December 2, 2024

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, John Lamb, the jazz double bassist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, was born in Vero Beach. Lamb left high … Continue reading Friday, November 29, 2024

Thursday, November 28, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 2021, Florida Representative Carrie Meek passed away at 95. Meek served the state from 1993-2003 and is considered a trailblazer … Continue reading Thursday, November 28, 2024

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, documentary filmmaker Les Blank was born in Tampa. Blank’s first independent film, released in 1970, was about Texas blues … Continue reading Wednesday, November 27, 2024

November 26, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1938, Florida Representative and former CIA head Porter Goss was born in Connecticut. Goss served the 14th congressional district from 1989 … Continue reading Tuesday, November 26, 2024