wetlands area in Florida, US
POPULARITY
Categories
On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discuss what's next for the Everglades site that, for the past year, was home to the controversial migrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz. It's gone now, but what mark does it leave? [0:11]. Host Tim Padgett also spoke with WLRN's Wilkine Brutus on why Palm Beach County commissioners just decisively voted to block the massive artificial intelligence data center known as "Project Tango" [19:00]. And we'll examine Argentina's massive soccer success – and the local FBI probe into its federation. [33:45].
Welcome back to another episode of the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the United States Podcast! In this episode, Mark Tieszen discusses sailing to the Dry Tortugas, Flotilla Safety, and Cruising Lessons Learned,You might remember Mark from his gripping appearance in Episodes 79 and 80, where he detailed the intense experience of running his 45-foot sailboat aground and washing up on a beach at night. Thankfully, this conversation centers on a much happier adventure—his successful blue water passage from the west coast of Florida to the breathtaking Dry Tortugas.Getting to this remote national park is no small feat. For Mark, this journey was a masterclass in patience and persistence, as it marked his fifth attempt over a ten-year period to successfully make the crossing. He opens up about his previous four attempts and the critical decision-making processes that led him to turn back when conditions weren't right. Mark breaks down the specific challenges of those past trips, including severe weather shifts, a sailing partner's sudden accident, and the unexpected government lockdowns of COVID-19 in Key West. He also breaks down the factors behind turning around during a fourth attempt with a Florida boating club flotilla, when high easterly winds promised a dangerously uncomfortable anchorage.This episode highlights the immense benefits and safety of sailing in a organized group or flotilla, utilizing a "hop-on, hop-off" itinerary managed by a cruise captain. Mark outlines their multi-day route skipping down the Florida coast to the Everglades, Marathon, and Key West, before finally conquering the final blue water stretch. Beyond the navigation logistics, you will get a fantastic history lesson on the Dry Tortugas and its surrounding strategic areas.Visual Episode Alert: Mark put together custom navigation charts, route diagrams, and gorgeous photos to document this successful trip. If you are listening to our audio-only feed, we highly recommend switching over to the video format! You can easily watch the full presentation by turning on video in your Spotify app or by searching for "Sailing the East" on YouTube.Tune in to learn critical cruising lessons on weather windows, passage planning, anchorage protection, and why knowing when to turn your boat around is the most valuable skill a captain can have!Connect with UsEnjoyed the episode? Hit the Like button on your app!Email: sailingtheeast@gmail.comWatch: Find us on YouTube at the Sailing and Cruising channel.Happy Sailing!Bela and MikeSEO Search Terms: Sailing Dry Tortugas, Cruising Florida coast, Boat flotilla safety, Passage planning, Blue water sailing, Sailboat cruise captain, Key West cruising, Sailing the East Coast, Sailing podcast, Mark Tieszen, Bela Musits, Mike Wasserman, 45 foot sailboat anchorage, Weather windows, Turning back safety, Everglades marine navigation.
Ryan, Dana, and Read Shepherd discuss Governor Ron DeSantis announcing that the Everglades detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” has been vacated. They discuss the closure, what led to it, and what could happen next for the site.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode Dan and Kevin cover: squeaky chairs, Evil Dead, suing the government, John Marshal, the Seminoles fight back, Dade Massacre, the Everglades, Treaty of Cusseta, the Quiet Removal, New Echota, the Cherokee round up, fighting the weather, what happened after they got there, Major Ridge is a hypocrite, 3 assassinations, rebuilding nations, the Dawes Act, McGirt v Oklahoma, finally a win, unhappy with sponsors, and much much more!!Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen.The New Website!!!!The Beard StrugglePodUp!PatreonMerchBuy Us A CoffeeYouTubeFacebookInstagramBlue SkyTiktokThe Sassholes Insta!!Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: 7QU9IW0B2IJBFZJYMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/christian-larssen/suburban-honeymoonLicense code: 1OKNVEXYPW8QAYSHMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/bass-vibesLicense code: YYUZSRCQDGQROBB4Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/kick-backLicense code: QMHHB6U0M6H9WWENRead lessMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/tickling-the-ivoriesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This is part 2 of our 3-part series about elements. Last time we met nitrogen, today, it's partner in crime and in life – phosphorus.WLRN Environment Editor Jenny Staletovich has gotten to know the main character of this story pretty well after reporting on the environment in South Florida for more than a dozen years. Bone Valley in Central Florida has quietly fed the world's hunger for phosphorus, even as its waters, in particular the Everglades, suffer from the fallout.In this episode, you'll meet fishing captains turned environmental crusaders, hear about Guano Wars fought over this "Devil's Element," and learn how some are figuring out how to fix our phosphorus paradox.---WLRN Environment Editor Jenny Staletovich reported this story. The episode was hosted by Executive Producer Carlyle Calhoun. This episode was edited by Eve Abrams. Editing help from Carlyle Calhoun, Michael McEwan, Ryan Vasquez, Alana Schrieber, and Eva Tesfaye. Sound design by Dennis Funk, and our theme music is by John Batiste.Sea Change is a WWNO and WRKF production. We're a part of the NPR Podcast Network and distributed by PRX. Sea Change is made possible with major support from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. WWNO's Coastal Desk is supported by the Walton Family Foundation, the Meraux Foundation, and the Greater New Orleans Foundation.
Ryan and Dana talk with National Correspondent Rory O'Neill about Florida's 2026 python hunt getting underway. They discuss the effort to control the invasive Burmese python population and the challenges hunters face in the Everglades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
En los pantanos de los Everglades, alguien está cavando hoyos misteriosos llenos de agua fresca en medio de la sequía. ¿Quién es el responsable? En este episodio, Yvette Cano, Directora de Educación del Parque Nacional de los Everglades, nos presenta al lagarto americano: un reptil que lleva en estos pantanos desde la época de los dinosaurios, tiene una de las mordidas más poderosas del reino animal y es capaz de salvar a cientos de especies durante la temporada seca con solo cavar un hoyo. ➡️ Wild Critters en Orbit: Science for kids on the move!➡️ Parque Nacional de los Everglades
It's time for the Florida Python Challenge, when novices and pros traipse the Everglades to hunt for the invasive species in the name of conservation. We've got last year's winner to talk about what goes on during the event.Plus, a new report is out on the Surfside condo building collapse. Hear more from someone who inspected the building before it fell. We also have news about the future of video games and a look at a floating food truck — or is it a food boat?Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3
In this episode: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has been using his office to help donors, intervening in at least three civil disputes on behalf of special interests who gave $25,000 gifts to his fundraising committee. Meanwhile, Florida state House Speaker Danny Perez has been using his powers to help secret clients of his private legal practice, including Airbnb and Newsmax. For a pair of politicians who have spent much of the last two years fighting with each other, the two of them seem to have quite a bit in common. Show notesStories discussed on today's show: They gave Uthmeier's campaign $25,000. Then his office stepped in to help.Filing reveals FL House Speaker's private client list, including Airbnb, NewsmaxFlorida's top cop uses his power to prop up car dealersA favor for a billionaire car dealer and Republican megadonor, tucked inside a transportation lawRon DeSantis' top aide punished bank lobbyists for being disloyalRecords show Big Sugar lobbyists are working on plans for an Everglades-area mineA right-wing news network lobbied Florida lawmakers to defund fact-checkers, records showA new tax break for Trump appointeesQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe
RECALL: Act Three By the time RECALL reaches Act Three, Miami Military Academy is no longer pretending it can survive. The school is still marching, still saluting, still shining brass and barking orders into the Florida heat, but the center is gone. Colonel Barnes is dying. Commander Patterson knows it. Sally knows it. And the boys, even when they are laughing too hard to say it out loud, can feel the whole place slipping into history. Written by Academy Award nominee Bruce Davison, and once optioned and held by the great Carroll O’Connor with eyes on a Pacino lead,, RECALL is a funny, savage, deeply human coming-of-age drama about abandoned boys, broken fathers, old soldiers, Cuban exiles, secret weapons, and the terrible bargain countries make when they ask the young to carry the sins of the old. Act Three begins with the last quiet hours before everything breaks. Lishinsky and Sally steal a small piece of freedom on the water, drifting toward Captain Kidd’s Island, talking about California, escape, fathers, graves, and the strange fantasy that two damaged kids might simply sail away from all of it. But nobody really gets away from Miami Military Academy. Not yet. Inside Barnes’ house, Patterson sits beside a dying friend and is handed the thing no soldier wants: responsibility without rescue. Barnes tells him the Army is calling in its chips. The school, the land, the boys, the munitions, the whole dream is coming apart. Patterson rages because he knows what the place is, and what it has been. A broken institution, yes. A madhouse, absolutely. But also the only home some of these boys have ever had. Then the machinery starts moving. The Army arrives. The Cuban officials arrive. The inspection becomes theater. A live round falls where it should not. The old bunkers by the bay are suddenly more important than the boys standing in formation. The parade takes them through Miami and into the Dade County Fair, where the whole strange, glorious organism of “A” Company explodes into one last carnival of cigars, sheep, majorettes, busted noses, bad decisions, and Patterson turning, for one mad instant, into the hero the boys still need him to be. But the comedy cannot hold the line forever. Colonel Barnes is gone. The flag drops to half-mast. The Razor Fiend is finally revealed. Lindquist, the feral boy from the mango trees, becomes a cadet, a savior, and maybe the strangest proof that the academy was never only a school. It was a place that took in the lost and gave them a uniform because it had no better language for love. Slouch and Bebop reach the end of pretending. Bebop is called home by a country that no longer exists the way he remembers it. Slouch follows because friendship, for him, is the only oath that ever meant anything. The Cuban exiles come in the night. Patterson tries to stop them. History steps over him. Sally leaves for California. Lishinsky stays behind with the ache of first love and the knowledge that some people are not meant to be held. Patterson sits with his ghosts. The boys graduate into a world already waiting to use them. And somewhere beyond the academy walls, the Bay of Pigs turns courage, loyalty, and bad American promises into blood in the surf. RECALL is about boyhood at the edge of the American century, when duty still sounded clean from a podium and war still knew how to dress itself up as honor. It is about boys who wanted fathers, fathers who failed them, soldiers who could not save themselves, and a country that keeps asking the young to pay for the old men’s maps. Starring Alan Rosenberg, Carson Bolde, Stone Garcia, Wesley Kimmel, Dan Lauria, Kensington Tallman, Roxton Garcia, Bruce Davison, Luca Diaz, Amari O’Neil, Amir O’Neil, David Errigo Jr., Zeke Alton, Gian Franco Rodriguez, Miki Yamashita, Nemil Mudvari, Sofia D’Marco, and Ashley Ciarra. A portion of proceeds from RECALL will benefit the National Veterans Foundation and the Lifeline for Vets. To support NVF or speak with a Veteran who understands, visit https://nvf.org or call 888-777-4443. Produced by Table Read Podcast and Manifest Media Productions, LLC. Executive Produced by Jack Levy, Shaan Sharma, and Mark Knell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every state in the Union has its own creepy collection of urban legends — haunted playgrounds and vampires, cryptids and cursed roads, black-eyed children and shape-shifting monsters — and we're crossing all fifty to find the eeriest tale each one has to tell.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/StateLegendsREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/StateLegendsLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mv357ex6, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpd7md,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3k9anyn3, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ahdkmkc,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3kmnpahx, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpebp7,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8s3eny, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2bz4zr7b,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5e9whsm4, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p83tczx(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: August 29, 2023Every state in America is hiding something. Cross the country from Alabama to Wyoming and you'll find a haunted playground where swings move on their own, a vampire buried in a Colorado cemetery, a goat-headed man lurking under a Kentucky railroad trestle, and black-eyed children knocking on car windows in Texas. Some of these urban legends are pure fiction. Others have a disturbing amount of truth buried underneath them — which is exactly what makes them stick.This episode of Weird Darkness travels through all fifty states to uncover the eeriest tale each one has to tell. There's the Alaskan Triangle, where thousands have vanished without a trace, and the shape-shifting otter people the Tlingit say are responsible. There's Resurrection Mary, the ghostly hitchhiker still searching for a dance partner outside Chicago. There's the Villisca ax murders, an unsolved 1912 slaughter that turned a family home into a haunted museum. There's Mothman over Point Pleasant, the skunk ape in the Everglades, the Jersey Devil in the Pine Barrens, and Bigfoot stalking the forests of the Pacific Northwest.Cryptids and creepy clowns. Cursed roads and phantom trains. Witches, wendigos, and vampires. Alien crash sites and portals to hell. You'll meet the "watcher" who terrorized a New Jersey family through the mail, the Bunny Man of Virginia, Walking Sam on the Pine Ridge Reservation, and the Candy Lady of rural Texas. Whether these stories were born around a campfire or dragged out of something that really happened, they've survived because nobody can quite prove they're not true.So bolt your doors, lock your windows, and find out what's whispered about in your own backyard — because every state in the Union has its own creepy collection of urban legends, and some of them might be closer than you think.
In a WSLR exclusive, our reporter Ramon Lopez interviewed a Canadian businessman who spent time at the now-shuttered Everglades immigrant detention center before he was deported. One of the moments Doug Dixon would rather like to forget: He witnessed the suicide of a 19-year old fellow detainee.Next: Today is the day New College officially absorbs the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Yesterday, the New College board of trustees met, and our reporter was there to find out more on the college's budget challenges that are ahead. Then: Yevgheni Khodorkovsky filed last-minute to run for the Sarasota City Commission. We bring you a profile of a tech guy who wants the city to operate more efficiently.
Invasive Burmese pythons continue swallowing the Everglades while the state wastes money on concentration camps.Ma Barker and one of her sons engaged federal agents in an hours-long gunfight near Ocala in the 1930s. Wayne Hughes is a tour guide at the Ma Barker House and tells us the story."Welcome to Florida" patrons receive exclusive access to your Florida Conservation Newsletter, a weekly roundup of the top conservation stories from around the state.
Jamison welcomes Dr. Matthew Mehan back to the podcast to discusses his landmark work, The American Book of Fables, an illustrated heirloom collection released to commemorate America's 250th anniversary,. Dr. Mehan explores his mission to "restore the American imagination" by restocking the cultural pantry with moral images that foster virtue and wisdom in a free people. Organized into thirteen chapters representing distinct American regions—from the Everglades to the Great Lakes—the book weaves together nursery rhymes, fables, and primary sources that explain and elaborate on the core principles of the Declaration of Independence.The conversation highlights how these stories, featuring American wildlife such as bison and beavers instead of traditional Aesopic lions, serve as "moral puzzles" designed to shape the hearts and minds of "littles, middles, and bigs." Dr. Mehan emphasizes that civic rebuilding is a multi-generational endeavor rooted in patriotism, gratitude, and the cultivation of "gentle manliness and womanliness." Listeners will gain insight into the intensive research and artistic collaboration required to produce the book's stunning oil paintings and watercolors,. Ultimately, this episode showcases how fables offer a profound avenue for training witty, wise citizens prepared for a life of service.
Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 Today, former DoJ lawyer Erez Reuveni issues a bombshell whistleblower account of Emil Bove's intentional defiance of court orders on the eve of his judicial confirmation hearing; US intelligence assessments indicate that Iran's nuclear sites were not destroyed and they can be back up and running in a few months; Florida is paving over the Everglades to build its own concentration camp; a federal judge has blocked Trump's termination of University of California research grants; the Senate parliamentarian nixes the public lands selloff in the Billionaire Bailout Bill; four tech execs are sworn in as lieutenant colonels in the Army; Senator Lisa Murkowski signals she may turn Independent and caucus with Democrats; House Dems choose youth over seniority in the House Oversight ranking member election; and Allison delivers your Good News. Check out Dana's social media campaign highlighting LGBTQ+ heroes every day during Pride Month - Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy.bsky.social) Guest: Martha BarnetteFriends with Words Adventures in Languageland - book by Martha BarnetteMarthaBarnette.comA Way with Words Podcast @marthabarnette - BlueSky, Martha Barnette (@martha.barnette) - Instagram, MarthaBarnette - twitterStoriesStrike Set Back Iran's Nuclear Program by Only a Few Months, U.S. Report Says | The New York Times Live updates: Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran amid accusations of ceasefire violations | NBC News What Big Tech's Band of Execs Will Do in the Army | WIRED Florida Builds ‘Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center for Migrants in Everglades | The New York Times House Democrats Elect Robert Garcia for Top Oversight Post | The New York Times Judge blocks Trump's termination of UC research grants | Courthouse News Service Murkowski suggests she could become an Independent in the right circumstance - Live Updates | POLITICO GOP budget bill could threaten public lands, conservation groups voice opposition | NBC Montana Good Trouble Uncomplicated Kitchen works to increase food security and food literacy by teaching cooking classes using local, in-season produce as well as budget-friendly pantry staples.uncomplicatedkitchen.org Shout out a local non-profit, so we can share it on the show. From The Good Newsuncomplicatedkitchen.org 'No Kings' Protests see thousands in San Antonio area speak out, joining national movement Gay Men's Chorus Of Washington, DC Potomac Fever (@potomac.fever) - Instagram ‘Get ready to sweat!' The animal mega-marathon stampeding from the Congo to the Arctic | Stage | The Guardian Be Biscuit's Hero - AZ Humane SocietyStar 67 - The Daily Beans - Apple PodcastsJoin the private Facebook GroupBehind The Beans | Facebook Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailManaging the water supply of 9 million people between Orlando and the Florida Keys, the South Florida Water Management District is also a key player in restoring and protecting the Everglades. In order to manage the complex financial processes associated with this work and its status as a government entity, the organization implemented SAP S/4HANA. This week on ASUG Talks, we dive into that migration and the immediate ROI recognized by SFWMD. Key Insights Keys to SFWMD's S/4 and private cloud migration Impact SAP solutions had on the Everglades restoration SFWMD's implementation of SAP SuccessFactorsRelated Insights Read ASUG Editorial's recent interview with SAP's SVP and Global Head of Organizational Growth and Health, Caroline HankeRegister for the ASUG Community team's June 29 Community Conversation "The Post-2027 Roadmap: Managing SAP Business Suite 7 Extended Maintenance"More from ASUG Subscribe the weekly First Five newsletterFind your local ASUG Chapter Register for ASUG Tech Connect
National Park Mysteries and Disappearances - The Florida EvergladesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.
Today on America in the Morning Iran tensions continueIran strikes a ship traveling through the Strait of Hormuz as discussions continue over whether tolls will be charged to transit the strategic waterway. John Stolnis reports from Washington. Alligator Alcatraz closesAfter one year of operation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closure of the Everglades immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz." Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Migrant children deportation concernsA U.S. senator is warning about an administration plan to hastily remove more than 500 unaccompanied migrant children. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Virginia councilman attack sentencingThe man who set a Virginia city council member on fire is sentenced to 40 years in prison. Lisa Dwyer reports on the brutal attack and sentencing.Business News – CNBC's Jessica EddingerApple is being forced to raise prices. VandalismThe National Park Service says the Reflecting Pool liner at the Lincoln Memorial was cut with a sharp knife or razor. AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Little Bighorn rememberedNative Americans commemorate the victory at the Battle of the Little Bighorn with horse races, dancing, and song. AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Vespa turns 80Thousands of Vespa enthusiasts gather in Rome to celebrate the iconic Italian scooter's 80th anniversary. The Piaggio company transformed from military production after World War II, creating a scooter designed to be practical for everyone—including women and priests. Celebrations include a parade through Rome. Second Half Supreme Court backs Trump immigration policyThe U.S. Supreme Court clears the way for the Trump administration to potentially revive a policy allowing migrants seeking asylum to be turned back at the U.S.-Mexico border. Clayton Neville reports the administration scored two victories Thursday. Deadly Venezuela earthquakesRescue crews search for survivors after two powerful earthquakes kill at least 188 people in Venezuela. AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Florida executionA 74-year-old man becomes the oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history. Lisa Dwyer reports. Hormuz evacuations pausedA U.N. maritime agency pauses evacuations of stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Europe's dangerous heat waveScorching temperatures continue across much of Europe. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports. Harvey Weinstein caseA New York rape charge against Harvey Weinstein is dropped after an accuser says she cannot endure a fourth trial. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Mortgage rates edge higherThe average 30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.49 percent, remaining near its recent six-week range. Alex Veiga reports. Oil tankers continue sailingDespite Iranian threats, commercial oil tankers continue using the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports. NFL player arrestedDetroit Lions player Terrion Arnold faces felony kidnapping and robbery charges in Florida. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Supreme Court ends protectionsThe Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians. Correspondent Elliott Spagat explains. Wall Street mixedTechnology stocks send Wall Street to a mixed finish as Micron surges while Apple declines. Seth Sutel reports. Tech ReportOpenAI and Broadcom unveil a custom AI chip promising major cost savings over current Nvidia technology. Chuck Palm, the New Old Tech Guy, reports. SportsJohn Stolnis has World Cup soccer results. EntertainmentAnother comic book superhero movie opens in theaters this week. Kevin Carr takes us to the movies. ScienceHumans and great apes have been sharing similar giggles for millions of years. AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on what scientists have discovered about the origins of laughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The notorious immigrant detention center in the Everglades is shutting down for good. In a WSLR exclusive, our reporter Ramon Lopez interviewed a Canadian businessman who spent time at Alligator Alcatraz before he was deported.Next: The foul-mouthed blue cartoon character that made a big difference in the outcome of the last Manatee County Commission elections is due for a court hearing this Tuesday. Or rather, the cartoon's creator is. Then: Neighbors worried about high asthma incidence in north Sarasota, want the city to shut down a concrete crushing plant. Now, they unearthed a decades old ordinance that seems to give the city a tool to do just that. But don't hold your breath.Finally: Worried about flooding? Sarasota County is trying to figure out how to reduce the damage next time around, and it needs your help.
Supreme Court rules the Trump Administration can move forward to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian nationals living in the United States and does not have to offer immigrants turned away at the border the chance to apply for asylum, saying the immigrants never 'arrived in' the U.S. because they did not physically set foot in the country; Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announces that the federal immigration detention center in the Everglades known as Alligator Alcatraz is closing after one year in operation; Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin gets into heated exchanges over immigration policy with Democratic House Members at an Appropriations Subcommittee hearing; House conservatives shut down House floor legislative business for a second day in a row over their demands that the Senate pass the bill called the SAVE America Act to require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote; Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks about U.S. aid to Venezuela after devastating earthquakes hit that country; Senate reverses itself on the Iran War in a late-night vote, now blocking a War Powers Act resolution to require the President to withdraw forces without Congressional authorization; Nominee for chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, Stephen Phelan, testifies before the Senate Banking Committee as a new inflation report shows prices rose at the highest level since 2023; Vice President JD Vance talks about his new book "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith" at the Nixon Library in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RECALL: Act Two In February 1961, the boys of Miami Military Academy are still marching, joking, fighting, shaving, bleeding, stealing, and pretending the world outside the gates is someone else’s problem. But the world is already inside the school. It is in the news from Cuba. It is in the old munitions bunkers by the bay. It is in the secrets the adults keep, the wounds they drink through, and the wars they keep handing down to children. Written by Academy Award nominee Bruce Davison, and once optioned and held by the great Al Pacino, RECALL is a funny, savage, deeply human coming-of-age drama about abandoned boys, broken fathers, old soldiers, Cuban exiles, secret weapons, and the machinery that turns fear into patriotism. Act Two begins as Stephen Lishinsky tries to survive the strange education of “A” Company. His head has been butchered. His pride has been beaten. His idea of honor has already taken a few direct hits. When he tries to run, Commander Patterson finds him at the bus stop and gives him the kind of broken advice only a broken soldier can give: if you are in a storm, sometimes the only move is to sit tight and let the morning come. But morning at Miami Military Academy is never clean. Coombs is missing. The Razor Fiend is back. Bear is bleeding into the sink. Lindquist, the feral boy from the mango trees, is pulled into uniform and passed off as a cadet because, at this school, identity is just another piece of equipment someone misplaced. Sally Barnes drifts through the place like a lit match, furious at her father, suspicious of Patterson, and impossible for Lishinsky to ignore. Patterson tries to protect her, but the past between him, Colonel Barnes, and Sally’s mother is its own battlefield. Meanwhile, Slouch and Bebop stop pretending their war is imaginary. The key to Bunker 3 becomes guns, ammunition, and contraband dragged through the machinery of a school that is already falling apart. Patterson lectures boys on amphibious landings while the real invasion waits in the shadows. Bebop is pulled closer to the Cuban exile cause. Slouch, half romantic and half criminal, follows him into the Everglades, into blindfolds, pistols, secret rooms, and men who do not look like teachers. There is comedy everywhere because boys make comedy out of terror. There is coconut rum, marching songs, bad haircuts, chocolate cokes, contraband, dirty jokes, and the Dade County Fair waiting like a reward for good behavior nobody intends to have. But underneath the noise, the rifles are getting heavier. The lies are getting harder to carry. And the adults are running out of time. RECALL is about boyhood at the exact moment history stops being a lesson and starts becoming a weapon. It is about fathers who failed, sons who improvise, countries that ask for sacrifice before they explain the cost, and boys who are still laughing because they do not yet understand what the world is loading. Starring Alan Rosenberg, Carson Bolde, Stone Garcia, Wesley Kimmel, Dan Lauria, Kensington Tallman, Roxton Garcia, Bruce Davison, Luca Diaz, Amari O’Neil, Amir O’Neil, David Errigo Jr., Zeke Alton, Gian Franco Rodriguez, Miki Yamashita, Nemil Mudvari, Sofia D’Marco, and Ashley Ciarra. A portion of proceeds from RECALL will benefit the National Veterans Foundation and the Lifeline for Vets. To support NVF or speak with a Veteran who understands, visit https://nvf.org or call 888-777-4443. Produced by Table Read Podcast and Manifest Media Productions, LLC. Executive Produced by Jack Levy, Shaan Sharma, and Mark Knell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is part 2 of our 3-part series about elements. Last time we met nitrogen, today, it's partner in crime and in life – phosphorus. WLRN Environment Editor Jenny Staletovich has gotten to know the main character of this story pretty well after reporting on the environment in South Florida for more than a dozen years. Bone Valley in Central Florida has quietly fed the world's hunger for phosphorus, even as its waters, in particular the Everglades, suffer from the fallout. In this episode, you'll meet fishing captains turned environmental crusaders, hear about Guano Wars fought over this "Devil's Element," and learn how some are figuring out how to fix our phosphorus paradox.CREDITS WLRN Environment Editor Jenny Staletovich reported this story. The episode was hosted by Executive Producer Carlyle Calhoun. This episode was edited by Eve Abrams. Editing help from Carlyle Calhoun, Michael McEwan, Ryan Vasquez, Alana Schrieber, and Eva Tesfaye. Sound design by Dennis Funk, and our theme music is by John Batiste. Sea Change is a WWNO and WRKF production. We're a part of the NPR Podcast Network and distributed by PRX. Sea Change is made possible with major support from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. WWNO's Coastal Desk is supported by the Walton Family Foundation, the Meraux Foundation, and the Greater New Orleans Foundation.
Today on America in the MorningPushback Against The Iran Deal Grows It's not a complete deal, just a memorandum of understanding to end the war between the US and Iran, but it has been approved by President Trump and will be signed on Friday, and the criticism from both sides is already piling up. The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson. Trump Stops Clayton Confirmation Hearing A confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee to be the next director of national intelligence, was abruptly postponed Wednesday after Trump said he was cancelling it over political disagreements with Democrats and told Clayton not to show up. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the president tied any hearing for Clayton to Congress passing a voter ID bill. Serial Killer Jailed For Life Wednesday was sentencing day for the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer. Correspondent Julie Walker reports in New York the judge did not mince words when he ordered Rex Heuermann to spend the rest of his life behind bars. Pastor Suspends Congressional Campaign A Congressional candidate in Oklahoma who had the backing of the president and founded the group Pastors for Trump is withdrawing from his runoff election amid controversy over an alleged text-messaging scandal. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Georgia Election Set The stage is set in Georgia after two Republican election runoffs gave the GOP their candidates to take on Democrats for Governor and the US Senate in November. Donna Warder reports. New York's Parade More than 10,000 police officers and over a million people will line the Canyon of Heroes in New York City this morning for a ticker-tape parade to honor the New York Knicks, who won the NBA Championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs. Texas & Louisiana Prep For Storms The first tropical cyclone of the hurricane season is churning in the Gulf of America and is targeting the Texas and Louisiana coast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports both states are making preparations for a storm with flooding rains expected to make landfall tomorrow. Fed On Interest Rates The first meeting of the Federal Reserve with Kevin Warsh at the helm unanimously voted to leave current interest rates unchanged, but did signal that changes to the benchmark interest rate could be coming under the new chairman. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Federal Reserve's move did not sit well with President Trump, who was asked about rates not being lowered while leaving the G7 Summit. Mangione's Defense Attorneys for the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson plan to present an affirmative psychiatric defense at his state trial. Sue Aller reports that Luigi Mangione alleges he was suffering an "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time of the murder. Texas Plane Crash Police in Texas are saying it's nothing short of a miracle that more people didn't die following a deadly plane crash on a southern Texas highway. Correspondent Mike Hempen has the latest. Alligator Alcatraz Closed The federal government has emptied the Everglades immigrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that money and the weather were the key factors for the closure. No Redistricting For Georgia Republicans in Georgia have decided to end any thoughts of congressional redistricting in defiance of President Trump. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AP correspondent Jennifer King reports the government has emptied an Everglades detention center.
This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie explores how agricultural innovation is helping improve water quality in the Everglades, a key conservation success story. He also discusses the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to open millions of acres of public lands to hunting and fishing, expanding access and opportunities for sportsmen and women […]
In today's edition of Hollywood's Headlines, the guys react to Shohei Ohtani exiting yesterday's game with what appears to be a minor knee injury, and debate whether he is already the greatest baseball player of all time given his unprecedented ability to dominate as both an elite hitter and pitcher. The conversation then shifts to Bill Belichick's off-field drama, as Jordon Hudson reportedly makes a public records request in an attempt to uncover Pablo Torre's source behind a critical story, with Joe placing blame on Belichick for the ongoing media chaos surrounding his time at UNC. The segment continues with lighter but wide-ranging headlines, including Ben Stiller filming an HBO documentary on the Knicks' Finals run entirely on his iPhone, Phil Mickelson being banned from a San Diego golf club over alleged misconduct, and a massive Everglades cleanup effort that removed 177 invasive Burmese pythons totaling nearly 8,000 pounds.
This hour opens with a Dolphins discussion centered around the team's new regime, which Joe says has brought a breath of fresh air and officially moved the organization past the bad vibes of recent years. The conversation quickly turns back to Tua Tagovailoa, with Joe insisting he's moved on while Hollywood isn't fully convinced, leading to debate about Tua's potential future in Atlanta, whether he could realistically win a starting job, and revisiting some of his well-known press conference miscues. The guys also weigh Mike McDaniel's outlook compared to Tua's and which one is more likely to find success moving forward. The discussion then shifts to the NBA and the Knicks, where the Heat-Knicks rivalry, fan behavior, and perceptions of today's Knicks roster are explored, including whether players like Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart make this version of New York more likable despite the intensity of their fan base. The hour wraps with Hollywood's Headlines, featuring Shohei Ohtani's minor knee injury and GOAT debate, ongoing drama surrounding Bill Belichick and UNC involving Jordon Hudson and a public records request, Ben Stiller filming the Knicks' Finals run, Phil Mickelson's reported ban from a golf club, and an Everglades cleanup effort that removed hundreds of invasive Burmese pythons.
Check out Chasing Passion here: https://chasingpassion.com This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, the guys sit down with outdoor photographer, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and Chasing Passion Magazine founder Josh Bodkin. Born in England, raised in Minnesota, and now calling Florida home, Josh shares his incredible journey from fishing guide to full-time creative, building Solar Wave Media, documenting adventures around the world, and creating a life centered around purpose rather than paychecks. The conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, storytelling, fatherhood, and what it really means to chase a passion. Josh opens up about the challenges of running a creative business, why learning to say "no" became one of the most important lessons of his career, and how becoming a father completely changed his perspective on success. The crew also explores the connection between hunting, fishing, conservation, and storytelling. From Florida's red tide crisis and Everglades restoration efforts to Minnesota wetlands and waterfowl habitat, the conversation highlights how some of the strongest advocates for conservation are often the people who spend the most time outdoors. Whether you're building a business, pursuing a passion project, or simply trying to create a more meaningful life, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and perspective from someone who has spent years documenting people who live life to the fullest. Topics Covered: Josh Bodkin's journey from Florida fishing guide to media entrepreneur Building Solar Wave Media and Chasing Passion Magazine Entrepreneurship and the realities of creative work The power of saying "no" Fatherhood and redefining success Adventure, storytelling, and outdoor culture Conservation through hunting and fishing Florida red tide and Everglades restoration Why outdoor enthusiasts are often conservationists first Living a life driven by curiosity and purpose Thanks for listening to the Midwest Flyways Podcast and be sure to subscribe and review! Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP
Pick up your tickets to The Python Hunt at Enzian Theater right here! This week, we chat with the director of a new Florida documentary called THE PYTHON HUNT, which tells the story of the people who come down to the Everglades to seek and hunt the invasive pythons that live in our swamps. Xander Robin takes through the production, the style of Florida filmmaking, and the unique things you find in the long nights of python hunting. Check out more from Xander Robin right here! Check out more from the musicians behind the film's score right here! All of the music was originally composed.
The state is about to miss a critical deadline by which it was supposed to have cleaned up water flowing out of the Big Sugar plantations into the Everglades.Join Craig, Chadd and Jason Garcia from the "Seeking Rents" podcast for their next live, in-person event June 12th at Happy Medium Books Cafe in the Riverside neighborhood of Jacksonville. The event is free and begins at 6:30. RSVP if you can.Our guest for this episode is photographer and food writer Chip Weiner. Chip went across Tampa looking for the best devil crab. What is devil crab? We're glad you asked. Chip had so much response to his initial ranking of the 12 best devil crab restaurants in Tampa, he went back for Round 2.
Ryan and Dana discuss the growing cost of Florida's immigration detention operations, including the “Alligator Alcatraz” facility in the Everglades and the “Deportation Depot” at the former Baker Correctional Institution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Backwoods Cryptid Road Trip rolls south out of the Delaware mud and doesn't stop until the asphalt runs out at the edge of the wet. This stop is Florida, and the thing waiting in the saw grass is the Skunk Ape, the South's swamp-bound cousin to Bigfoot, seven feet of reddish-brown hair that most witnesses say they smell long before they see.Rotten eggs, wet dog, sulfur, a stink that hangs in the yard for an hour after the thing is gone. We get into the encounters fast and we get into a lot of them, because that's what you came for.A night fisherman who kills his lantern and still sees two eyes burning high over the reeds. A family watching something cross the road that stands taller than a six-foot-five inch man. Hunters who could taste the smell before anything stepped out of the palmetto. A scream out of the Big Cypress dark that froze a campsite, and the thing that came to a four-year-old's bedroom window and held her gaze through the glass. Along the way we work the documented record the way you work an open case, weighing a Vietnam vet and former cop named Charles Stoeckman who slept a month with a shotgun, a tour guide and thirty passengers who watched one rock back and forth for fifteen minutes, a fire chief and a real estate agent who saw the same creature minutes apart on the same road, and the 1977 wave that got loud enough that a Florida lawmaker actually tried to make it a crime to harm one.We dig into the famous Myakka photographs, the two flash shots an anonymous grandmother mailed to the Sarasota sheriff asking if anyone was missing an orangutan, and why a quarter century later nobody's closed the case in either direction. We spend real time with Dave Shealy and his Skunk Ape Research Headquarters out on the Tamiami Trail, the man who's given fifty years and the most argued-over footage in the field to proving the thing is real.Then we do the honest part, the bears and the panthers and the genuinely-real wild monkey colonies breeding in Florida's woods, the skeptics inside the research community who put the credible-sighting rate at maybe five out of a hundred and fifty, and the one detail none of the easy answers explains: the smell.Roll the windows up for this one. Trust me. Have you experienced a Bigfoot sighting, Sasquatch encounter, Dogman experience, UFO sighting, or any unexplained cryptid or paranormal event deep in the woods? We want to hear your story.Email your encounter to brian@paranormalworldproductions.com for a chance to be featured on a future episode of Backwoods Bigfoot Stories.Backwoods Bigfoot Stories is a paranormal storytelling podcast featuring real Bigfoot encounters, Sasquatch sightings, Dogman reports, cryptid experiences, and true scary stories from the backwoods.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss a chilling encounter from the forest. Listen with the lights off… if you dare.
What happens before a single power line ever goes up?Ryan sits down with Jake Brown, Brad Minerick, and Jonathan Pipsair to pull back the curtain on foundation drilling, one of the most important and least understood trades in the utility industry.Jake is a VP-level drilling operations leader overseeing projects across North America. Brad is a superintendent who has spent years balancing road life, family, and leadership in the field. Jonathan brings more than 40 years of experience in foundation drilling, including marine and amphibious projects throughout the Everglades and Louisiana.Together, they share what decades in the trade have taught them about road life, family sacrifice, career growth, leadership, and the hidden work that happens long before the lights turn on.The conversation explores why drilling is more art than science, what most people never see behind reliable power, the realities of spending years on the road, and why the higher you climb the ladder, the more you should understand what you're asking for.Whether you're an apprentice, journeyman, supervisor, contractor, or simply curious about the people who build the infrastructure around us, this episode offers a rare look into the foundation of line work.Topics covered:The hidden trade behind every power lineWhy drilling is more art than scienceThe realities of life on the roadFamily sacrifice and career growthThe generation gap in the tradesLeadership, ambition, and climbing the ladderPride in building something tangibleWhat decades in the field teach you about success✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️
A little outdoorsy talk on " Florida Matters Live & Local."Amid the rise of pickleball, the USTA says there aren't enough public tennis courts in the state. Can communities find the room and investment for both?Also, why do hikers love Florida? Let us count the ways with two trail experts.Plus, we explore a growing movement to save coastal areas called "living shorelines," and give the backstory on WUSF's groundbreaking series, "Defending the Everglades."Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3
Revisited: Everglades Resortation Progress
Ernest Ganz shares stories from his time as a pilot smuggler. He was clearing upwards of 75k per trip.Links to Crime & EntertainmentLike us on Facebook - / crimeandentertainmentFollow us on IG - / crimenentertainmentListen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4T67Bs5...Listen on Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Listen on Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/crime-e...Listen on Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Listen on Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9cd...
Strap on your muck boots because this week, Capt. Ed Larson takes LPOTL for an airboat ride through the Florida Everglades, one of America's most beautiful and horrifying places. From catastrophic plane crashes, haunted aircraft parts, and the legend of Everglades killer Edgar Watson, to the modern-day horrors of “Alligator Alcatraz”. It's time for Pain in the Everglades… bring bug spray. For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.LastPodcastOnTheLeft.comKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free, plus get Friday episodes a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Friday – Dom from the Super Villains is in to talk Hurricane Fest with Forrest from Beezer Eats. We learn which beaches are not safe for swimming. Vultures and pythons in the Everglades. Rauce Thoughts on his brother and late dad. Prime Time Kitchen with Orlando Weekly Restaurant Critic Faiyaz Kara. Plus, JCS News, Sink or Sail, Embers Only, Pick the Porn & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did you know the Everglades generates $9.2 billion in annual real estate value alone?On this episode of RWorld Talk, Dr. Paul Hindsley, Chief Economist at the Everglades Foundation, explains why environmental health and South Florida property values are more connected than most people realize.Dr. Hindsley breaks down the economics behind the largest ecological restoration project in the world, why the Everglades is considered a trillion-dollar asset, and how clean water infrastructure impacts real estate, tourism, insurance, development, and everyday life across South Florida.The conversation also highlights the solutions already underway, including major restoration projects like the EAA Reservoir and regional water storage systems designed to improve water quality, reduce harmful discharges, recharge aquifers, strengthen flood protection, and secure South Florida's future water supply.Dr. Hindsley also discusses how the Everglades Foundation works with scientists, policymakers, business leaders, Realtors®, and elected officials from both parties to advance long-term restoration efforts that are already creating measurable economic and environmental benefits.We Covered:➡️ Why proximity to clean water adds 7% to single-family home values and 14% to condos➡️ How the Everglades generates $9.2 billion in annual real estate value➡️ The $330 billion clean water economy that depends on Everglades restoration➡️ What restoration projects and policy initiatives are underway to improve South Florida's future➡️ How Realtors® can use environmental data as a selling point and advocacy tool➡️ and more…Whether you are a real estate agent, broker, investor, developer, policymaker, or homeowner in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, or anywhere across South Florida, this episode shows why Everglades restoration is not just an environmental issue. It is directly connected to the future of Florida's economy, infrastructure, and real estate market.Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:50 Economist Meets Everglades03:32 Why Restoration Is Business06:10 The Trillion Dollar Asset08:46 Real Estate and Water Value11:51 Flood Drought and Resilience15:26 EAA Reservoir Progress Update18:01 How Realtors® Can Help27:43 Clean Water Economy Numbers29:54 Florida Bay Favorite Spot31:52 Wrap Up and ThanksFOLLOW US:Instagram: @rworldtalkLinkedIn: @rworldtalkpodcastWebsite: https://rworld.com/LISTEN ON AUDIO:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TFUYs7cTWw539wUD7aLkE?si=79cdc73ede2f4828Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rworld-talk-south-florida-real-estate/id1671206655#Everglades #FloridaRealEstate #CleanWater #SouthFlorida #EvergladesRestoration #WaterQuality #Infrastructure #FloridaEconomy #ClimateResilience #Realtors #Environment #Economics #RealEstate
Despite growing up inside America's largest smuggling family and surviving years of dangerous runs through the Everglades, Captain Kent Daniels reflects on how the life nearly destroyed everything before ultimately changing the way he viewed survival, family, and purpose. Captain Kent's links - https://outlawsoftheeverglades.com/ https://fishwithcaptainkent.com/ Do you want to be a guest? Fill out the form https://www.insidetruecrimepodcast.com/apply-to-be-a-guest Get 10% sitewide for a limited time. Just visit https://GhostBed.com/cox and use code COX at checkout. Send me an email here: insidetruecrime@gmail.com Do you extra clips and behind the scenes content? Subscribe to my Patreon: https://patreon.com/InsideTrueCrime Check out my Dark Docs YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkDocsMatthewCox Follow me on all socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewcoxtruecrime Do you want a custom painting done by me? Check out my Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/coxpopart Listen to my True Crime Podcasts anywhere: https://anchor.fm/mattcox Check out my true crime books! Shark in the Housing Pool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851KBYCF Bent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4GC7TM It's Insanity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFYXKK8 Devil Exposed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH1WT5G Devil Exposed (The Abridgment): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1070682438 The Program: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0858W4G3K Bailout: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bailout-matthew-cox/1142275402 Dude, Where's My Hand-Grenade?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNFHBDF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678623676&sr=1-1 Checkout my disturbingly twisted satiric novel! Stranger Danger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSWQP3WX If you would like to support me directly, I accept donations here: Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/MattCox69 Cashapp: $coxcon69 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Inside America's Largest Smuggling Family Begins 02:25 - Kent's First Smuggling Run at 14 Years Old 06:00 - Hiding $15,000 From His Parents 12:25 - His Family Discovers the Smuggling Operation 16:40 - Building High-Speed Boats for Massive Runs 17:20 - Buying the Legendary “Bluebird” Smuggling Boat 1:03:00 - The Brutal Reality of Smuggling in the Everglades 1:06:10 - Boat Sinks During Deadly Winter Storm 1:10:35 - Stranded for Days and Presumed Dead 1:15:10 - The Plane Finally Spots Them Alive 1:19:15 - Navigating “Green Doors” and Escaping the Law 1:21:00 - The Fear, Pressure, and Toll of the Smuggling Life 1:40:00 - The Smuggling Life Pushes Kent to His Breaking Point Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Like the palm tree, the Everglades, Disney World, and the “Florida Man,” the orange is a classic symbol of the Sunshine State. But maybe not for much longer. Production has declined to catastrophic levels, a decrease of more than 95% in less than 25 years. It's a produce murder mystery—and Decoder Ring is tagging along with reporter Alex Sammon to crack the case. The suspects include insects, hurricanes, mortgage-backed securities, and the American habit of not reckoning with enormous, load-bearing flaws until it's way too late.In this episode, you'll hear from Alex, a feature writer at Slate, who visited Florida to check on the orange and write about its demise. You'll also hear from Gary Mormino, Florida lover, expert, and professor emeritus of Florida Studies at the University of South Florida.This episode was produced by Katie Shepherd and Evan Chung, Decoder Ring's supervising producer. It was edited by Josh Levin. Decoder Ring is also produced by Willa Paskin and Max Freedman. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Sources for This EpisodeHamilton, Alissa. Squeezed: What You Don't Know about Orange Juice, Yale University Press, 2010.Hussey, Scott D. “The Sunshine State's Golden Fruit: Florida And The Orange,1930-1960,” USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Apr. 2, 2010.McPhee, John. Oranges, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1967.Mormino, Gary. “The enduring but endangered symbol of Florida,” The Gainesville Sun, Apr. 3, 2016.Sammon, Alex. “Who Killed The Florida Orange?” Slate, Apr. 20, 2026.Walkey, Will and Amory Sivertson. “The fall of Florida citrus,” On Point, Aug. 19, 2025Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Like the palm tree, the Everglades, Disney World, and the “Florida Man,” the orange is a classic symbol of the Sunshine State. But maybe not for much longer. Production has declined to catastrophic levels, a decrease of more than 95% in less than 25 years. It's a produce murder mystery—and Decoder Ring is tagging along with reporter Alex Sammon to crack the case. The suspects include insects, hurricanes, mortgage-backed securities, and the American habit of not reckoning with enormous, load-bearing flaws until it's way too late.In this episode, you'll hear from Alex, a feature writer at Slate, who visited Florida to check on the orange and write about its demise. You'll also hear from Gary Mormino, Florida lover, expert, and professor emeritus of Florida Studies at the University of South Florida.This episode was produced by Katie Shepherd and Evan Chung, Decoder Ring's supervising producer. It was edited by Josh Levin. Decoder Ring is also produced by Willa Paskin and Max Freedman. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Sources for This EpisodeHamilton, Alissa. Squeezed: What You Don't Know about Orange Juice, Yale University Press, 2010.Hussey, Scott D. “The Sunshine State's Golden Fruit: Florida And The Orange,1930-1960,” USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Apr. 2, 2010.McPhee, John. Oranges, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1967.Mormino, Gary. “The enduring but endangered symbol of Florida,” The Gainesville Sun, Apr. 3, 2016.Sammon, Alex. “Who Killed The Florida Orange?” Slate, Apr. 20, 2026.Walkey, Will and Amory Sivertson. “The fall of Florida citrus,” On Point, Aug. 19, 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Florida man uses his peg leg and songwriting abilities to help thousands of enslaved Americans escape to safety in the Everglades. On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss a mysterious seaweed used for ice cream, investigate Stuxnet and the hacking of Iranian nuclear facilities, meet with the CEO of their publishing company, and dissect the legend of Peg Leg Joe, the mysterious songwriter who helped lead Florida's rebellion against slavery. Headlines include: Scientists discover seaweed that could alter food additives forever. On mic: Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, Emily Grabill, Luke West, Jesse Nieman Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the Union: Florida. Learn more at www.fmofm.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/fmofmpodcast
Like the palm tree, the Everglades, Disney World, and the “Florida Man,” the orange is a classic symbol of the Sunshine State. But maybe not for much longer. Production has declined to catastrophic levels, a decrease of more than 95% in less than 25 years. It's a produce murder mystery—and Decoder Ring is tagging along with reporter Alex Sammon to crack the case. The suspects include insects, hurricanes, mortgage-backed securities, and the American habit of not reckoning with enormous, load-bearing flaws until it's way too late.In this episode, you'll hear from Alex, a feature writer at Slate, who visited Florida to check on the orange and write about its demise. You'll also hear from Gary Mormino, Florida lover, expert, and professor emeritus of Florida Studies at the University of South Florida.This episode was produced by Katie Shepherd and Evan Chung, Decoder Ring's supervising producer. It was edited by Josh Levin. Decoder Ring is also produced by Willa Paskin and Max Freedman. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Sources for This EpisodeHamilton, Alissa. Squeezed: What You Don't Know about Orange Juice, Yale University Press, 2010.Hussey, Scott D. “The Sunshine State's Golden Fruit: Florida And The Orange,1930-1960,” USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Apr. 2, 2010.McPhee, John. Oranges, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1967.Mormino, Gary. “The enduring but endangered symbol of Florida,” The Gainesville Sun, Apr. 3, 2016.Sammon, Alex. “Who Killed The Florida Orange?” Slate, Apr. 20, 2026.Walkey, Will and Amory Sivertson. “The fall of Florida citrus,” On Point, Aug. 19, 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What should be done with the site when the Everglades concentration camp closes?Chadd Charland is running for State House in District 15 (Nassau and parts of Duval counties).Diego Waisman spent years visiting and photographing South Florida's mobile home parks. He produced a book from the experience titled "Sunset Colonies: A Visual Elegy to South Florida's Mobile Home Communities." He shares with us what he found.
President Trump pauses Project Freedom amid reports a deal with Iran may be closer than ever, while Israel strikes Beirut and the US military fires on an Iranian oil tanker trying to break the blockade. The episode also covers the massive MacArthur Park fentanyl bust, pro-Hamas protesters forcing a Jewish daycare to close in New York City, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's silence on a removed page promoting Israeli businesses, Kash Patel clamming up on UAPs, looksmaxxing streamer Clavicular charged for shooting an alligator in the Everglades, the death of CNN founder Ted Turner, Marco Rubio on American exceptionalism, and the poll results on whether Trump assassination suspect Cole Allen will face life in prison.
Natalie Spearman joins Brian to share the strange path that led her from Florida to the forests of the UK, the wilds of West Virginia, and some of the most active paranormal and cryptid locations in the country. She talks about the experiences that first sparked her interest in Bigfoot, including an Ocala National Forest report, her time at major Bigfoot conferences, and a terrifying solo campout in the Everglades that turned out to have a very real explanation.The conversation then moves into Natalie's work with Adam Davis and Relic Films, including intense investigations at Land Between the Lakes, the Emmaus Asylum in Missouri, the Smoky Mountains, and other high-strangeness locations. Natalie describes unsettling activity involving lights, orbs, possible crawler-like entities, equipment failures, physical effects, base-camp encounters, and a massive Bigfoot sighting that left a lasting impression.Brian and Natalie also discuss the upcoming Relic Films project The Vanished, where viewers can stream it, and where fans can follow Natalie's work and catch future festival appearances.Relic Films YouTube Channel Email BrianGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.Have you had a Bigfoot encounter, Sasquatch sighting, Dogman experience, or other cryptid or paranormal encounter? We'd love to hear your story. Email brian@paranormalworldproductions.com to be featured on a future episode of Sasquatch Odyssey.Sasquatch Odyssey is a leading Bigfoot and cryptid podcast exploring real encounters, field research, and scientific analysis of the Sasquatch phenomenon.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss an episode.
A listener writes "My name is Timothy, and I want to say how much I enjoy your show and appreciate the work you do. I'm a Seminole Native American who grew up in South Florida, right next to the Everglades. Over the years, I've had several paranormal experiences. One of the most striking happened in April 2021, when I had a clear, close encounter no more than 15 yards away with what I believe was a Sasquatch, or what locals call a Skunk Ape. I was out riding my four-wheeler in the woods at the time. After that, I had a few more unusual experiences in the same area with friends, though I'm not entirely sure if those were related to Bigfoot. I've also been involved in what I later realized was a demon summoning ceremony, during which I experienced some disturbing paranormal activity. More recently, at the beginning of December, a friend and I heard a distinct wood knock, followed by the sound of something moving toward us from the other side of the woods. And just today, while riding along the reservation line, I came across a set of three-toed tracks. These experiences have stayed with me, and I thought they might be of interest to you."
In the summer of 1975, the bodies of young women began surfacing in canals along the edge of the Florida Everglades. To make matters worse, investigators blamed the victims for their own deaths. Today, we will cover many things the Everglades have swallowed. From serial killers to a doomed jetliner pulled from the sky, to a creature with over 600 documented sightings. The deeper you go, the stranger it gets. TW: Death of minors, SA, mass casualty event Show Notes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/floridaeverglades Subscribe on Patreon to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society and enjoy ad-free listening, monthly bonus content, merch discounts and more. Members of our High Council on Patreon also have access to our weekly after-show, Footnotes, where I share my case file with our producer, Matt. You can also enjoy many of these same perks, including ad-free listening and bonus content when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices