Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Florida troops took over Fort Marion, located in St. Augustine, during the American Civil War. Castillo de San Marcos … Continue reading Tuesday, January 7, 2025

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1902, Orlando passed a law requiring all drivers to install horns in their cars and to use them whenever turning a … Continue reading Monday, January 6, 2025

Friday, January 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2006, No. 3 Penn State defeated No. 22 Florida State 26-23 in the 72nd Orange Bowl. The game was notable … Continue reading Friday, January 3, 2025

Thursday, January 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, Central Florida’s first tourist attraction, Cypress Gardens, opened to visitors. The attraction was known for its nature displays, thrilling ski … Continue reading Thursday, January 2, 2025

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Happy New Year! On this day in 1983, Orlando’s Tangerine Bowl stadium was renamed the Citrus Bowl. The stadium is the region’s largest football venue and … Continue reading Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1952, in the first fight televised in Florida, Danny Nardico scored a seventh-round technical knockout over former middleweight champion Jake … Continue reading Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Monday, December 30, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1951, evangelist Billy Graham held one of the biggest revivals of that year in Orlando. More than 11,000 people packed … Continue reading Monday, December 30, 2024

Friday, December 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, the first Fiesta Bowl was played between Florida State and Arizona State. The Sun Devils beat the Seminoles 45-38. On … Continue reading Friday, December 27, 2024

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! On this day in 1983, the first live telecast of Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade began on the ABC network … Continue reading Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1989, Orlando’s downtown Woolworth store closed its doors for the last time. The landmark on the corner of Orange Avenue … Continue reading Tuesday, December 24, 2024