Sunday, January 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1931, James G. Ray, the vice president of the Pitcairn Aircraft Company, flew an exhibition of his company’s autogiro from … Continue reading Sunday, January 11, 2026

Saturday, January 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, the state legislature of Florida voted unanimously for secession, making it the third Southern state to dissolve from the Union, … Continue reading Saturday, January 10, 2026

Friday, January 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1978, pop singer A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys was born in West Palm Beach. No arrests have been made … Continue reading Friday, January 9, 2026

Thursday, January 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2024, the maiden flight of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket became NASA’s first commercially developed moon mission launched from Cape … Continue reading Thursday, January 8, 2026

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Florida troops took over Fort Marion in St. Augustine during the early stages of the Civil War. The Castillo … Continue reading Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1902, Orlando passed a law ordering all drivers to have horns installed in their cars and to use them whenever … Continue reading Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Monday, January 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill flew to Florida for a vacation. While in Pompano Beach, Churchill visited the home … Continue reading Monday, January 5, 2026

Sunday, January 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1994, NFL running back Derrick Henry was born in Yulee. Henry set the SEC single-season rushing record with 1,986 yards … Continue reading Sunday, January 4, 2026

Saturday, January 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, entertainer Danny Kaye wed songwriter Sylvia Fine in Fort Lauderdale. The couple remained together until his death in 1987. … Continue reading Saturday, January 3, 2026

Friday, January 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, Florida’s first theme park, Cypress Gardens, opened to visitors. The attraction was known for its nature displays, water ski shows, … Continue reading Friday, January 2, 2026