Thursday, March 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Union troops under Brigadier General Horatio Wright occupied Fernandina Beach, a key stronghold near Jacksonville, during the U.S. Civil … Continue reading Thursday, March 5, 2026

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1824, Tallahassee became the capital of the entire territory of Florida. Before that, Florida had been divided into two British … Continue reading Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1845, Florida became the 27th state of the United States. William D. Moseley was elected the first governor, and David … Continue reading Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Monday, March 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Australian golf trick-shot artist Joe Kirkwood posted an incredible 83 at Belleaire in Pinellas County using only his putter. … Continue reading Monday, March 2, 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, rocker Jim Morrison allegedly exposed himself on stage at the Dinner Key Auditorium in Miami. How friendly do you … Continue reading Sunday, March 1, 2026

Saturday, February 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, radio broadcaster Harold Lee, known professionally as Bob Collins, was born in Lakeland. Lee died in 2000 in a … Continue reading Saturday, February 28, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, rock vocalist Johnny Van Zant was born in Jacksonville. Van Zant was the second frontman for the band Lynyrd … Continue reading Friday, February 27, 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, The St. Petersburg Times declared the city was enjoying its “greatest and most prosperous tourist season” with a tourist … Continue reading Thursday, February 26, 2026

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1993, the Florida Marlins introduced Billy, the team mascot. Wayne Huizenga, the team’s original owner, chose “Billy” because he wanted … Continue reading Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Malcolm Campbell set the world land speed record of 253.968 mph, driving his famous Blue Bird car at Daytona … Continue reading Tuesday, February 24, 2026