Saturday, April 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, the Civil War ended in Florida, as soldiers were instructed to yield to federal troops with the surrender of … Continue reading Saturday, April 26, 2025

Friday, April 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1966, Florida Gov. Haydon Burns claimed that his plane was trailed by a UFO after a campaign appearance in Orlando. … Continue reading Friday, April 25, 2025

Thursday, April 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, astronaut John W. Young was honored by his home city of Orlando with a parade, celebration, and the first John … Continue reading Thursday, April 24, 2025

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, the Florida Keys seceded from the Union and created the Conch Republic. Mayor Dennis Wardlow named himself prime minister … Continue reading Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2000, Elian Gonzalez, a six-year-old Cuban refugee whose mother had drowned in the escape, was taken by force from the home of … Continue reading Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Monday, April 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, New York’s infamous “Bobbed Haired Bandit,” who had been robbing small grocery stores and pharmacies with her husband, was … Continue reading Monday, April 21, 2025

Sunday, April 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1967, Florida lawmakers declared orange juice the official state beverage. A meteor shower is set to peak this week, with … Continue reading Sunday, April 20, 2025

Saturday, April 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, George Jenkins incorporated the first Publix grocery store in Winter Haven. Seven years after closing, an iconic petting zoo … Continue reading Saturday, April 19, 2025

Friday, April 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1957, the Florida legislature joined other southern states in issuing a resolution declaring that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling forcing … Continue reading Friday, April 18, 2025

Thursday, April 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, the U.S. launched the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba, using a CIA-sponsored force of 1,400 Cuban exiles, … Continue reading Thursday, April 17, 2025