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06:04

Happy Veterans Day - See You Friday!

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2024/11/11

Today is a little Fall Break for WFM - but we will be back on Friday with a full-length episode discussing Florida and its place in the 2024 Election - and a look-ahead to 2026. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was originally composed.

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29:24

Nixon's Florida White House

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2024/11/04

Listen to our episode about the Florida state amendments on your ballot! Find your polling location! During the darkest days of the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon took solace in the privacy of his home in Miami, Florida - and his best friend who helped make Florida his home. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! I do not own the rights to the audio clips used in this

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30:32

The Historic Graves of Orlando

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2024/10/28

For over a century, thousands have rested peacefully within the gates of Greenwood Cemetery. The founding of the cemetery was a fascinating journey - and the other burial sites in Orlando reveal dark truths about life and death.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to Rachel Williams from the History Center! Plan your trip to the Orange County Regional Historic Center here. Read

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44:36

The Owls of Florida

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2024/10/21

Owls roam the forests and neighborhoods of Florida - day and night - and the unique qualities of our native raptors make them one of the most diverse birds in our ecosystem. This week, we discuss the nocturnal hunters - and how we can protect them. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to Dr. Daisy Fiore from Audubon for her help with this episode! Plan your visit to the Center

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34:45

The Father of Florida Movie Monsters

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2024/10/15

William Grefé is a master of horror and exploitation cinema in the Sunshine State. From telepathic sharks to humanoid jellyfish, his movies are epic, ridiculous, and charming - and perfectly capture the filmmaking scene in mid-20th century Florida. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! I do not own the rights to the following videos that are included in this episode: Ivan Tors Studio in

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40:46

Your Local Haunted House

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2024/10/07

In Florida, the haunted attraction industry just continues to grow. From theme park horror nights, to local haunts in small town forests, Halloween is good business for those seeking a proper fright. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to our friends at A Petrified Forest for having us in the woods with them! Plan your visit at their website! Thank you to Rachel Williams from

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16:22

2024 Florida Ballot Amendments

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2024/10/04

Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th! There are SIX amendments on the Florida ballot this year and we're breaking them down, one by one. Listen on your way to vote! Read more about all six amendments at Ballotpedia Read more about Amendment 3 in the Florida Phoenix Read more about Amendment 4 in NPR Read more about the six-week abortion ban in NPR All of the music was originally composed.

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12:30

Who is Debbie Mucarsel-Powell?

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2024/09/20

Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th!This week in our latest political episode, we dive into the highlights of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's career - from local work to Congress, and the policies she's hoping to bring to the Senate. Below are links to articles referenced in the episode: Read the policies on Mucarsel-Powell's website Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to face Rick Scott after decisive primary victory - WPBF Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott drops plan to cut Social

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12:28

Who is Rick Scott?

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2024/09/06

Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th!This week in our latest political episode, we dive into the highlights of Rick Scott's career - from businessman to governor to senator, now seeking re-election. Below are links to articles referenced in the episode: Rick Scott's 12 Point Plan to Rescue America Rick Scott- Britannica Rick Scott and the fraud case of Columbia/HCA - Politifact Florida Gov. Rick Scott: 10 notable legacies of the Republican during eight years in office -

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33:24

Stiltsville, Florida, USA

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2024/08/26

Out in Biscayne Bay, a handful of buildings represent whats left of a unique town from the mid-20th century. Standing on tall structures buried in the sand, Stiltsville was a community at the edge of the ocean - filled with family stories and classic Florida characters.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you Dr. Paul George and the folks at HistoryMiami for their help! Pay them a

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17:49

State of the DeSantis Administration, 2024

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2024/08/23

Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th!This week, we do a quick breakdown of a couple stories related to our governor, Ron DeSantis, as he enters the last two years of his tenure as Governor of Florida. Below are links to articles referenced in the episode: DeSantis signs bill allowing people to shoot Florida bears in self defense. What to know - Naples Daily News DeSantis admin wants to put golf courses, pickleball courts and more in Florida state parks - Tampa Bay

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39:51

Florida and the Underground Railroad

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2024/08/19

The Underground Railroad ran a route through Florida, bringing enslaved people from the United States to freedom. The impact of this route through Cape Florida and the coasts of the state shaped the country, alongside our neighbors to the east, the Bahamas. Our guest this week is Stefan Moss, who is part of a group collecting and organizing more history about the Saltwater Railroad! Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer

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41:03

The Era of Space Shuttles

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2024/08/12

For thirty years, NASA's most iconic vehicle launched from Florida's shores. This week, we dive into the origin of the Space Shuttle with Central Florida Public Media's Brendan Byrne - and explore the complexities of this incredible era of space travel.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to Brendan Byrne for his help in this week's episode! Listen to Are We There Yet and The

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11:32

Florida's Primary on August 20th

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2024/08/09

Check to see if you are registered to vote, and read your ballot right here!Read about the Republican candidates for Senator here Read about the Democrat candidates for Senator here Florida has a primary on August 20th - let's go over what is on your ballot, and prepare for the major election in November! All of the music was originally composed.

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30:29

The Enigma of the Coral Castle

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2024/08/05

Miami is home to one of Florida's most confusing landmarks: a giant castle made entirely of limestone. If the castle itself is mysterious, its creator is even more so, a man of enigmas and obsession. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Plan your visit to the Coral Castle right here! Read more about the Coral Castle in this piece by the Bitter Southerner and read about the history of the

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36:23

The Gulf's Lost Fort

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2024/07/29

Learn more about your ballot at Vote.org in preparation for Florida's next primary on August 20th!All the way south of St. Pete Beach stands the last remnants of Fort De Soto, an unusual structure in the heart of a beach park. It's the key the unlock centuries of history, hidden on an island at the mouth of Tampa Bay. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Read more about the Sunshine

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36:25

When Elvis Came to Florida

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2024/07/22

In the summer of 1961, the King of Rock and Roll filmed a movie in the small town of Inverness, Florida. To this day, the city still tells the tale of Elvis in the city - and celebrates the legacy he left behind.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to our friends at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum in Citrus County for their help with this episode! All of the music was

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33:54

The Mutant Mall of Orlando

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2024/07/08

In 1956, Orlando was home to the shopping center of the future, Colonial Plaza. Over the decades, it would expand in a wholly unusual way, as malls became the core of American comerce.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Thank you to Rachel Williams from the History Center! Plan your trip to the Orange County Regional Historic Center here. Read a few articles quoted in the episode here! City of Orlando now closing

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34:09

From Florida to Normandy, 1944

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2024/07/01

Training for D-Day was essential to the invasion's success. For a few pivotal teams preparing for June 6th, 1944, the shores of Florida were where they trained - where the victory in Europe began.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Thank you to Grant Mann and the National Navy SEAL Museum for their help with this week's episode! All of the music was originally composed.

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33:32

PARADISE PARK, the Segregated Silver Springs

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2024/06/24

During the end of segregation, Black tourists had to find other places to enjoy on vacation, separate from the white public. Paradise Park was different, a segregated version of Silver Springs, with a whole lot more to offer than a typical segregated theme park.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Check out Remembering Paradise Park here! Read more about Paradise Park, and the selling of Silver Springs here! All of the

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