WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1740, Fort Mose in St. Augustine was stormed during the War of Jenkins’ Ear. Founded by the Spanish as a … Continue reading Wednesday, June 26, 2024

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1981, Dolphins Quarterback Bob Griese retired after 14 seasons. He led the Dolphins to both of the franchise’s Super Bowl … Continue reading Tuesday, June 25, 2024

MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1987, South Florida’s most famous resident, Jackie Gleason, died at 71. Gleason moved his variety show to South Florida and … Continue reading Monday, June 24, 2024

FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, Miami barbers refused to rebrand their profession and be called ‘chirotonsors.’ Promotion of the term in the early 20th century … Continue reading Friday, June 21, 2024

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, Wikipedia was established as a non-profit in St. Pete. One of the Internet’s most-used websites, it outgrew its roots … Continue reading Thursday, June 20, 2024

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1972, Hurricane Agnes made landfall in the Panhandle. Agnes killed 119 people and caused $3 billion in damages.  Playing with … Continue reading Wednesday, June 19, 2024

TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1983, the Challenger Space Shuttle launched from Kennedy Space Center with astronaut Sally Ride on board, making her the first American … Continue reading Tuesday, June 18, 2024

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, German U-boat saboteurs landed at Ponte Vedra Beach on a mission to blow up key infrastructure, including electric plants, … Continue reading Monday, June 17, 2024

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1966, Miami, St. Pete set the record for the longest baseball game. The game began at 7:30 a.m. with 740 fans … Continue reading Friday, June 14, 2024

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, Governor Reuben Askew appointed Florida’s first female Cabinet member, Dorothy Glisson. The governor followed his announcement by planting a big … Continue reading Thursday, June 13, 2024