Friday, April 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, a month after flying in the first manned Gemini mission, astronaut John W. Young was honored by his home … Continue reading Friday, April 24, 2026

Thursday, April 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, the Keys seceded from the Union and declared independence as the Conch Republic after Mayor Dennis Wardlow declared war … Continue reading Thursday, April 23, 2026

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1998, Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on Earth Day at Walt Disney World in Orlando. A team of Imagineers traveled over … Continue reading Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, New York’s infamous “Bobbed Haired Bandit,” who was robbing small grocery stores and pharmacies with her husband, was caught … Continue reading Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Monday, April 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1967, Florida lawmakers declared orange juice the official state beverage. As the drought continues, $193 citations are now being issued … Continue reading Monday, April 20, 2026

Sunday, April 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, President Abraham Lincoln ordered a naval blockade of Confederate states, including Florida. Because of its long coastline and key ports … Continue reading Sunday, April 19, 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1957, the Florida legislature joined other southern states in stating that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling requiring states to integrate … Continue reading Saturday, April 18, 2026

Friday, April 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, the U.S. launched the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba with a CIA-sponsored group of 1,400 Cuban exiles, … Continue reading Friday, April 17, 2026

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, Flagler Beach was incorporated, making today its 101st birthday. It became a city in 1963 when it reached 500 … Continue reading Thursday, April 16, 2026

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2017, the Daytona Tortugas wore a commemorative jersey with the number 9 as part of Jackie Robinson Night at Jackie … Continue reading Wednesday, April 15, 2026