Saturday, May 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1980, the freighter Summit Venture struck Tampa Bay’s original Sunshine Skyway Bridge during a blinding storm squall, collapsing 1,200 feet … Continue reading Saturday, May 9, 2026

Friday, May 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, a Florida legislative committee heard testimony about the state’s penal labor camps, where poor men were leased to turpentine and … Continue reading Friday, May 8, 2026

Thursday, May 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, a shortage of voting machines in a statewide primary created long lines and two-hour wait times at the polls. … Continue reading Thursday, May 7, 2026

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, The Rolling Stones performed at Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater. That night, after being chased off stage by fans, … Continue reading Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, Alan B. Shepard launched from Cape Canaveral to become the first American in space when he breached the Earth’s … Continue reading Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Monday, May 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1990, the execution of Jesse Joseph Tafero for the 1976 killings of two law enforcement officers went awry. It preceded several … Continue reading Monday, May 4, 2026

Sunday, May 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, the Great Jacksonville Fire tore through the city, destroying 146 blocks and 2,368 buildings in what became the largest … Continue reading Sunday, May 3, 2026

Saturday, May 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, Panama City Beach was officially incorporated in Bay County—turning a stretch of Panhandle shoreline into one of Florida’s most … Continue reading Saturday, May 2, 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1957, Larry King made his first radio broadcast on station WAHR (1490 AM) in Miami Beach. Formula 1 has returned … Continue reading Friday, May 1, 2026

Thursday, April 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1562, Jean Ribault and the first French colonists in the U.S. arrived in Florida, landing near St. Augustine. Sailing north, … Continue reading Thursday, April 30, 2026