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

Monday, December 23, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1978, Andra Davis, a former NFL linebacker who played for the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills after a … Continue reading Monday, December 23, 2024

Friday, December 20, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1879, the first telephone service in the Sunshine State became available. Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company provided service to … Continue reading Friday, December 20, 2024

Thursday, December 19, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1889, Sanford unsuccessfully challenged Orlando to become the Orange County seat. Sanford later became the seat of Seminole County.  Today … Continue reading Thursday, December 19, 2024

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1977, a newly restored Fort Christmas was dedicated. The rebuilt 1837 military structure was placed on the exact site of … Continue reading Wednesday, December 18, 2024

TUESDAY, December 17, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, actress Sarah Paulson was born in Tampa. Paulson is best known for her work in Studio 60 on the … Continue reading Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Monday, December 16, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) was founded in Daytona Beach at a meeting organized by Bill … Continue reading Monday, December 16, 2024

Friday, December 13, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1972, mankind took its last steps on the surface of the moon to date. Astronauts Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt … Continue reading Friday, December 13, 2024

Thursday, December 12, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court released its 5-4 decision in Bush v. Gore, settling the recount dispute in Florida’s presidential … Continue reading Thursday, December 12, 2024