Friday, January 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, the Florida state legislature voted unanimously to secede from the Union, making it the third Southern state to do … Continue reading Friday, January 10, 2025

Thursday, January 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1978, pop singer A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys was born in West Palm Beach. Today is a National Day … Continue reading Thursday, January 9, 2025

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2024, Vulcan—NASA’s first commercially financed moon mission—launched from Cape Canaveral. Its lander Peregrine, which was packed with 20 experiments and international … Continue reading Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Florida troops took over Fort Marion, located in St. Augustine, during the American Civil War. Castillo de San Marcos … Continue reading Tuesday, January 7, 2025

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1902, Orlando passed a law requiring all drivers to install horns in their cars and to use them whenever turning a … Continue reading Monday, January 6, 2025

Friday, January 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2006, No. 3 Penn State defeated No. 22 Florida State 26-23 in the 72nd Orange Bowl. The game was notable … Continue reading Friday, January 3, 2025

Thursday, January 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, Central Florida’s first tourist attraction, Cypress Gardens, opened to visitors. The attraction was known for its nature displays, thrilling ski … Continue reading Thursday, January 2, 2025

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Happy New Year! On this day in 1983, Orlando’s Tangerine Bowl stadium was renamed the Citrus Bowl. The stadium is the region’s largest football venue and … Continue reading Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1952, in the first fight televised in Florida, Danny Nardico scored a seventh-round technical knockout over former middleweight champion Jake … Continue reading Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Monday, December 30, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1951, evangelist Billy Graham held one of the biggest revivals of that year in Orlando. More than 11,000 people packed … Continue reading Monday, December 30, 2024