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The Historic Graves of Orlando

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.

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Thank you to Rachel Williams from the History Center! Plan your trip to the Orange County Regional Historic Center here.

Read more about Jonestown right here.

 

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The Owls of Florida

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.

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Thank you to Dr. Daisy Fiore from Audubon for her help with this episode! Plan your visit to the Center for Birds of Prey right here!

 

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The Father of Florida Movie Monsters

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. 

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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 Miami - Florida Memory

The Jellyfish Song from Sting of Death

 

Go visit Enzian for their October slate of movies!

 

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Your Local Haunted House

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.

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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 the History Center! Plan your trip to the Orange County Regional Historic Center here.

Read more about the history of haunted houses in Smithsonian Magazine!

 

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2024 Florida Ballot Amendments

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

 

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Who is Debbie Mucarsel-Powell?

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 Security, Medicare - Reuters

Rick Scott's Lead Cut Against Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in Florida Senate Poll - Newsweek

 

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Who is Rick Scott?

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 - USA Today

A decade after Rick Scott refused $1.25 billion from feds, a Florida lawmaker proposes $50 million for private passenger rail between Tampa and Orlando - WMNF

Florida Gov. Rick Scott Has Convoluted Ties To Rail Company Whose Project He Supports - NPR

Rick Scott killed a high-speed rail plan. Then All Aboard rolled up and he bought it. - Miami Herald

Stiltsville, Florida, USA

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.

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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 visit your next time in South Florida.

Read more about Stiltsville in the Miami Herald here!

 

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State of the DeSantis Administration, 2024

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 Times

Arts organizations in South Florida grapple with DeSantis' cuts in funding - CBS News

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Fiscal Year 2024-2025 “Focus on Florida’s Future” Budget

Theater festivals offer to give up their grants if DeSantis restores funding for Florida arts groups - WPBF News / Associated Press

Supreme Court denies Florida’s request to revive anti-drag show bill. Here’s how it started with Orlando drag bar - The Daytona Beach News-Journal

A Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children is thrown out by a federal judge - Associated Press

Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill settlement - Associated Press

How Florida’s home insurance market became so dysfunctional, so fast - WLRN 

By signing bill deleting climate change from FL law, DeSantis shows he’s living in denial - Florida Phoenix

 

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Florida and the Underground Railroad

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!

 

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