Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2007, NASA launched the Phoenix Mars Lander from Cape Canaveral. It touched down 295 days later on the Martian arctic plains … Continue reading Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Monday, August 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, Hurricane Erin came ashore at Pensacola Beach with 85 mph winds, the first hurricane to hit the Pensacola area since … Continue reading Monday, August 3, 2026

Sunday, August 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1966, knuckleballer Tim Wakefield was born in Melbourne. The Eau Gallie High and Florida Tech first baseman turned pitcher won … Continue reading Sunday, August 2, 2026

Saturday, August 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, Florida launched the Highway Patrol with 60 troopers for a state of fewer than 2 million people. Thirty-two graduated … Continue reading Saturday, August 1, 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1715, a hurricane sank a Spanish treasure fleet off Florida’s east coast. Salvagers still find its gold today, and the … Continue reading Friday, July 31, 2026

Thursday, July 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2020, NASA’s Perseverance rover blasted off from Cape Canaveral aboard an Atlas V rocket, beginning a seven-month journey to Mars. … Continue reading Thursday, July 30, 2026

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, Tropical Storm Brenda came ashore near Cross City in Florida’s Big Bend, soaking Tampa with more than 14 inches … Continue reading Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1896, Miami was officially incorporated with a population of just over 300, months after Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway … Continue reading Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Monday, July 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1972, actress Maya Rudolph was born in Gainesville. She is best known for her work on Saturday Night Live and in the movie Bridesmaids. … Continue reading Monday, July 27, 2026

Sunday, July 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, Apollo 15 lifted off from Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center carrying the first car ever driven on the … Continue reading Sunday, July 26, 2026