Saturday, October 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1931, a jury convicted Al Capone of tax evasion. Prosecutors used his Palm Island estate in Miami Beach as proof … Continue reading Saturday, October 17, 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, President Kennedy learned that the Soviets were building nuclear missile sites in Cuba, just 90 miles from the Florida … Continue reading Friday, October 16, 2026

Thursday, October 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, Miami native Francis Houghtaling became the first student to sign up for classes at the University of Miami. The … Continue reading Thursday, October 15, 2026

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1902, Sarasota incorporated as a town and elected John Hamilton Gillespie, the man who brought golf to Florida, as its … Continue reading Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1989, the Orlando Magic played their first game, beating the defending-champion Detroit Pistons. It was just an exhibition, but Nick … Continue reading Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Monday, October 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, Marlins rookie Liván Hernández outdueled Greg Maddux in NLCS Game 5, striking out a record 15 Braves in a 2-1 … Continue reading October 12, 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1968, Apollo 7 lifted off from Cape Kennedy, carrying three astronauts on the first crewed Apollo flight. During nearly 11 … Continue reading October 11, 2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2018, Hurricane Michael roared ashore near Mexico Beach with 160 mph winds. It was the first Category 5 hurricane to … Continue reading Saturday, October 10, 2026

Question: In what year did the University of Florida hold its first homecoming? Answer: 1916. That October, about 200 alumni came back to Gainesville to cheer on the Gators against … Continue reading October 10, 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Confederate troops landed on Santa Rosa Island to attack Union soldiers stationed outside Fort Pickens. After a brief but intense … Continue reading Friday, October 9, 2026