Podcasts about Sunshine State

Calling all Parrotheads! Get ready to escape to your happy place!Join us this Friday at 5:00 PM ET for another sun-kissed edition of Buffett on the Radio on Radio A1A. Let the rhythm carry you straight to a tropical paradise—where the margaritas are frosty, the breezes are warm, and every song is a one-way ticket to pure island bliss.Got a case of the winter blues? As we say in Jersey… fuhgeddaboudit! We're shaking off the chill, spreading our wings like true snowbirds, and heading straight for the Sunshine State. So grab those flip-flops, dust off your favorite aloha shirt, and crank up the island attitude—we're going where the weather's warm and the worries melt away. Listen Live:RadioA1A.com — streaming 24/7 with the very best indie singer-songwriters in the trop-rock universe. Replay Anytime:Catch the show on your favorite podcast platforms—whenever the island vibe calls.Don't miss the sunshine, the stories, and the songs that keep the good times rolling.Radio A1A — Your Soundtrack for the Road to Paradise. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a1a-media-network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

Ants, termites and rodents are facing extermination efforts across the Sunshine State as Turner Pest Control continues to expand from the company's war room in Jacksonville. In this episode, JBJ Editor-in-Chief James Cannon gets an update from President Kevin Poland.

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

In the 28th installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid turn their attention to the Sunshine State. Which is where Walt, after an extensive land search, decides to build the East Coast version of Disneyland in the 1960s Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: What are some of the shell company names that Disney used while purchasing pieces of property outside of Orlando How did a plucky news maven figure out what Walt was up to in Central Florida Why did Walt lie about Project Florida What were the very first pieces of infrastructure that Walt Disney Productions built down there in those swamps off of I-4 What exactly was the Reedy Creek Improvement District Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A man in FL was arrested and jailed over his license plate frame - on a rental car! - covering one letter of "Sunshine State." The police admitted it was a mistake and apologized. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

On today's episode We celebrate the dominant 4-1 win over Nashville and preview the high-stakes back-to-back with Florida We analyze the impact of Jaccob Slavin's return and the surging chemistry of the young players We hope you enjoy! Please follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram @stormsurge_pod Email us at stormsurgecanespod@gmail.com Check out our website stormsurgepod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Florida is a state that often feels tangible impacts of climate change, with strong storms and hurricanes making landfall in the state every hurricane season. However, this year is the first time in a decade that the Sunshine State was spared from experiencing a single hurricane. Jessica Meszaros, a climate change reporter at WUSF, joins Kimberly to explain how Floridians are rebuilding a year after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton hit the state. Plus, we'll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty!Here's what we talked about on the show today:“Florida and the U.S. were spared of hurricanes in 2025, but storms are still rapidly intensifying” from WUSF“Hurricane Helene Response” from US Army Corps of Engineers“Assessment of Agricultural Losses Resulting from Hurricane Milton” from University of Florida IFAS“Disaster and insurance costs are rising. The middle class is struggling to hang on” from NPR“Sorting trash can be dirty and dangerous. Sounds like a job for AI” from Marketplace“Disney comes to Sora: What you can and can't do with the characters” from Axios“How fruitcake became a Christmas classic (even if it's unpopular)” from MSN“City life is reshaping raccoons – and may be nudging them toward domestication” from The Guardian

Florida is a state that often feels tangible impacts of climate change, with strong storms and hurricanes making landfall in the state every hurricane season. However, this year is the first time in a decade that the Sunshine State was spared from experiencing a single hurricane. Jessica Meszaros, a climate change reporter at WUSF, joins Kimberly to explain how Floridians are rebuilding a year after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton hit the state. Plus, we'll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty!Here's what we talked about on the show today:“Florida and the U.S. were spared of hurricanes in 2025, but storms are still rapidly intensifying” from WUSF“Hurricane Helene Response” from US Army Corps of Engineers“Assessment of Agricultural Losses Resulting from Hurricane Milton” from University of Florida IFAS“Disaster and insurance costs are rising. The middle class is struggling to hang on” from NPR“Sorting trash can be dirty and dangerous. Sounds like a job for AI” from Marketplace“Disney comes to Sora: What you can and can't do with the characters” from Axios“How fruitcake became a Christmas classic (even if it's unpopular)” from MSN“City life is reshaping raccoons – and may be nudging them toward domestication” from The Guardian

New Dumb Laws Florida Wrote for Bikers 2026Today on Black Dragon Biker TV, we're exposing some of the wildest, most heavy-handed, and frankly ridiculous new laws Florida has rolled out for bikers heading into 2026.With the passing of Florida House Bill 253, the Sunshine State has suddenly become one of the strictest places in America for motorcycle riders — and the consequences are no joke.What used to be a simple fix-it ticket is now a criminal offense.Yes, you read that right.Improper display or partial obstruction of a license plate can now get you arrested.And some violations?They're now FELONIES.From new plate-visibility rules, to enhanced traffic-stop authority, to penalties that seem tailor-made to target MCs and biker culture — Florida is drawing a line in the sand. Special Guest: Big Bone 1%erFrom the mighty Outcast MC Nation,Chairman of the WFLCOC (West Florida Confederation of Clubs),and Florida President of the Council of Clubs,Big Bone 1%er joins the show to break the whole thing down:️ What HB 253 REALLY says️ How it will be enforced️ What riders must do to stay free in 2026️ How MCs are responding behind the scenes️ Why Florida is cracking down so aggressivelyNo rumors.No myths.Just real game from someone who lives in the middle of the fight.We'll Also Discuss:• Why Florida keeps targeting bikers• How these laws may spread nationwide• What you and your club MUST do to avoid becoming a casualty• Why visibility laws are being weaponized against motorcycle clubsIf you ride in Florida — or plan to — you cannot afford to miss this. Catch the show on: Black Dragon Biker TV – /blackdragonbikertv Lavish T. Williams – /@lavishtwilliams Keep It Logical – /keepitlogicalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support.Sponsor the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-.... Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehi... Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!We at Black Dragon Biker TV are dedicated to bringing you the latest news, updates, and analysis from the world of bikers and motorcycle clubs. Our content is created for news reporting, commentary, and discussion purposes. Under Section 107 of the Copyright

CEO and co-founder of Boll & Branch, Scott Tannen joins Ring founder Jamie Siminoff and Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Jamie and Guy talk about how creating repeat customers often comes from creating social good. First, we hear from Melita in Toronto who's wondering whether to continue bootstrapping her organic clothing business. Then Eric in the Sunshine State asks which direction to take to grow his sunscreen apparel lines. And Chris in Alpine Meadows, California, is trying to figure out how to get his sleek binoculars into the hands of more people.Thank you to the founders of Q for Quinn, L Cubed Lifestyle, and Nocs Provisions. If you'd like to be featured on a future Advice Line episode, leave us a one-minute message that tells us about your business and a specific question you'd like answered. Send a voice memo to hibt@id.wondery.com or call 1-800-433-1298.And be sure to listen to the story of how Jamie founded Ring from our episode back in 2020, as well as his appearance on the Advice Line in 2024.. And how Scott and his wife Missy started Boll & Branch, a story they told on the show in 2024.This episode was produced by J.C. Howard with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Andrea Bruce. Our audio engineer was Jimmy Keeley.You can follow HIBT on Twitter & Instagram and sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.com and on Substack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UMass Men's Basketball has won four straight and the last four played vs. Boston College. Coach Frank Martin covers that and the wins over Lowell and Harvard as his team prepares for another ACC challenge with a trip to the Sunshine State to take on Florida State. Huge thanks to the Mass Collective and Commonwealth Legacy Foundation for all the support in Springfield. Interested in joining? check them out here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Huffy Holidays Todd's Bikes for Tyke bike build today; Your ideas for the Evening Edge 12 Days of Christmas parody; Do you give your kids an allowance?; AI and college students; Making your bed first thing could be a hazard; Food As A Weapon in the Sunshine State;

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

On this festive and laughter-filled episode of **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast**, join **Remy, Jen, and Mike** as they gather around the Roundtable to share stories about how their Thanksgiving holidays went. From family traditions and favorite dishes to hilarious holiday mishaps, each host gives listeners a glimpse into how they celebrated this season of gratitude. It's a warm and personal start that sets the tone for a fun-filled episode packed with theme park magic.In **The Latest Theme Park Updates**, the crew dives into some major Orlando news. Over at **Orlando International Airport (MCO)**, travelers can look forward to smoother journeys soon as the airport prepares to roll out **brand-new airport trams**—bringing modern upgrades and faster service for guests flying in and out of the Sunshine State. Meanwhile, at **Disney's Hollywood Studios**, fans of the classic **Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith** are getting ready to say goodbye to its famous pre-show. But there's a twist—rumors and reports suggest that the **Muppets** are stepping in to take over with their own zany, musical flair! The hosts discuss what this could mean for the attraction's future and whether this change will hit the right note with Disney fans.Next up, in the **Ride of the Week** segment, Remy takes listeners on a high-speed, magical journey through the **Wizarding World of Harry Potter** as he spotlights **Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure** at **Universal's Islands of Adventure**. Remy talks about the ride's history, Imagineering details, and why it remains one of the most popular attractions in all of Universal Orlando Resort. From the incredible animatronics and backward launch to the immersive storytelling and multiple coaster launches, the crew discusses what makes this ride a must-do for thrill-seekers and Potterheads alike.To end the episode on a delicious note, it's time for **Mike's Munchies!** Mike takes everyone on a flavorful trip through **Epcot's Festival of the Holidays**, highlighting some of the **best seasonal snacks and treats** available around World Showcase. From the warm and sweet aromas of holiday pastries to the savory dishes inspired by global traditions, Mike shares his foodie recommendations that every parkgoer should try this winter season. Whether you're craving cookies, cocktails, or comforting classics, this segment will have your taste buds tingling.So grab your headphones, pour yourself a mug of hot cocoa, and enjoy another jam-packed episode of **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast**—where Remy, Jen, and Mike bring you laughs, news, nostalgia, and a whole lot of Florida fun!

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

The Week 15 edition of Florida Football Insiders wraps up the regular season with sweeping coverage of coaching chaos, playoff drama, and rivalry results across the Sunshine State. Jason Powers and Mark Moses break down Florida's hiring of Jon Sumrall, USF's big move to land Ohio State assistant Brian Hartline, and Alex Golesh's jump to Auburn. Miami's playoff hopes, Florida State's mounting struggles under Mike Norvell, and Florida's dominant rivalry win also take center stage. The show recaps UCF, FIU, FAU, and the latest NFL action from the Buccaneers, Jaguars, and Dolphins as championship weekend and the College Football Playoff arrive.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter.  TicketSmarter

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

What did you think of this episode?Do you watch classic movies to improve your writing? Donna Mumma shares how doing just that can produce great fiction.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During this episode, you'll learn to pick out writing techniques from watching classic movies to improve your writing.My industry expert Donna Mumma perfected storytelling in her first-grade classroom, spinning tales exciting enough to settle a roomful of antsy six-year-olds. She loves to blend history, mystery, and faith in her novels, which include Fresh Scars, The Women of Wynton's, and First Comes Marriage . . . Then Comes Murder. A native Floridian, she now lives on the Sunshine State's west coast, sharing life with her family and her energetic collie, Duke.Alright, let's head into our content for today… Writing Techniques We Can Learn from Classic Movies How to watch a classic movie and pick out great writing techniques that will transfer well to writing great fiction. All About Eve notes - Donna MummaDonna MummaDonna on FacebookDonna on InstagramVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

This week, we travel back to Thanksgiving 1991 and into a small Costa Mesa apartment where a whirlwind romance between a young Egyptian model and her much older husband curdles into something unthinkable behind closed doors. We'll trace her path from a fraught childhood in Egypt, to getting by in the Sunshine State, and follow the holiday weekend that ends in a missing husband, panicked calls for help, and a crime so disturbing that it still haunts investigators, jurors, and parole boards more than three decades later.​ Happy Turkey Month.  Want more? Join the Frightday Society, at http://thefrightdaysociety.org As a Society Member, you'll have access to all Screamium content (Behind the Screams, It's Been a Weird Week, A Conversation With..., Toast to Toast PM with Wine Kelly, Cinema Autopsy, the Writers' Room, bonus episodes of Captain Kelly's Cryptids & Conspiracies, Byron's Serial Corner, and so much more! You'll also be part of our interactive community dedicated to the advancement of horror, hauntings, cryptids, conspiracies, aliens, and true crime. All things frightening. Keep our mini-fridges full of blood...I mean...not blood...normal things that people drink...by going to http://shop.frightday.com Theme music by Yawns Produced by Byron McKoy Follow us in the shadows at the following places:  @byronmckoy @kellyfrightday @frightday This is an Audio Wool Original.

It's rivalry week in the Sunshine State, and In All Kinds of Weather Forecast is back with a full pregame breakdown of Florida vs Florida State — a matchup loaded with emotion, urgency, and high stakes for the Gators.Neil Shulman and Adrian Perez join the show to dissect every angle of this year's showdown. From Florida's path to slowing down the Seminoles, to the key matchups that could flip the game, to what the Gators must do to protect The Swamp and finish the season with a statement win — nothing is left untouched. Expect sharp analysis, honest conversation, and a clear-eyed view of where this team stands heading into Saturday.The guys also dive into the Florida coaching search, which continues to center on Lane Kiffin. Neil brings new intel and behind-the-scenes insight into the Kiffin saga — what's actually happening, what Florida's brass is thinking, and how close this decision may be. With momentum building and pressure rising, the week ahead could be pivotal.More updates are coming in the episodes that follow, but tonight's show sets the stage for a massive rivalry matchup and the coaching drama that continues to shape the future of Gator football.

Go down to the Florida Panhandle with Randy, Caly, and travel writer/photographer Carrie Hanrahan as they talk about one of the Sunshine State's most unique cities and areas—Talahassee. Discover the top things to do in Florida's capital, from historic landmarks and canopy drives to deep sinkholes,  scenic parks, and vibrant natural beauty.Subscribe to RV Destinations Magazine at https://RVDestinationsMagazine.com and use code PODCAST20 to save 20% on your subscription today!

The 'best' time do you eat T'Giving Dinner!? The Sunshine State 'isn't' the best place to retire anymore! And AI can't always tell the difference between fact and fake. That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 'best' time do you eat T'Giving Dinner!? The Sunshine State 'isn't' the best place to retire anymore! And AI can't always tell the difference between fact and fake. That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Fox Across America, guest host Rich Zeoli sheds light on the hypocrisy of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's chummy demeanor during his meeting at the White House with President Trump. Political commentator Caitlin Sinclair explains what she believes is the key issue that will determine which political party is going to prevail in next year's midterm elections. Mayor of Boca Raton, Florida Scott Singer talks about how his city is incentivizing people and businesses to flee the constraints of New York City and come down to the Sunshine State. Elections Correspondent for The Federalist Brianna Lyman slams Congressional Republicans for not doing nearly enough legislatively with the majority they were given by the American people last November. PLUS, retired NYPD inspector Paul Mauro stops by to give his take on a federal judge throwing out the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. [00:00:00] Recapping Mamdani's Oval Office meeting with Trump [00:20:55] Caitlin Sinclair [00:39:55] DOJ Cases against Comey & James both dismissed [00:58:35] Scott Singer [01:16:45] Brianna Lyman [01:35:10] Paul Mauro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the rich residents of New York City would spend their summers in Rhode Island, and their winters in Florida, a new tourism industry would prosper in the mountains, direct competition to the prospering resorts of the Sunshine State. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Read more about the Poconos right here.   I do not own the rights to the songs used in this episode. Listen here. White Christmas Bing Crosby White Christmas Choreography The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing   Besides the songs listed above, all the music was originally composed.

Gators Sweep Sunshine State-- Rady's Children Invitational Looms

Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's wins over Florida State and Miami.Plus, early returns on Tommy Haugh at the 3, Florida's dominant frontcourt, and the level of concern about the backcourt shotmaking. The guys also discuss which of Florida State and Miami seem destined for March Madness.Finally, the guys preview the Rady's Children Invitational in San Diego, featuring Florida vs. TCU and Providence vs. Wisconsin. What would a matchup with the Badgers look like? The guys discuss that and all 4 of the tournament teams. For more from Florida Basketball Hour, please visit patreon.com/floridabbhour and subscribe!

Let's check out a one of a kind Wizard of Oz museum in the Sunshine State

Send us a textA rooftop can be a power plant or a battleground. In this week's Take It To The Board episode, we tackle a central question: should homeowners be able to use solar power without running into resistance from their own community associations? Host Donna DiMaggio Berger speaks with Ben Delman of Solar United Neighbors to break down where personal energy freedom bumps up against HOA oversight.Donna and Ben explore the real factors behind a switch to solar energy—from hardware costs and permitting timelines to interconnection delays, SRECs, and the impact of net metering. If you've ever wondered what a typical home can offset via solar energy, how much a solar energy system costs, or how long it takes to recoup the investment, they'll walk you through the numbers in clear, practical terms.Donna and Ben are also joined by Dixie Koenemann, a homeowner from Ohio whose HOA pushed back at every step of her rooftop solar installation. She shares her firsthand experience navigating restrictive HOA rules and the strategy she used -- reviewing governing documents, tracking performance impacts, and citing state law-- to challenge vague or burdensome limitations that could have prevented her and her husband from enjoying the benefits of solar energy.With the federal 30% tax credit ending, the conversation turns to what's changing, what isn't, and why local measures like faster permitting and fair interconnection policies are crucial to keeping solar accessible. Related Links:Podcast: Going Green Saves Some Green — with Nicolas Milo of KW Property ManagementResource: Solar United NeighborsArticle: What Can Be Done About Solar Panels?

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Latest on deadly Ybor City crash, Florida's family caregivers, and a little sports talk - https://www.wusf.org/podcast/florida-matters/2025-11-13/latest-on-deadly-ybor-city-crash-floridas-family-caregivers-sports-talkCall: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

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Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

We begin a short series on the history of College Football in the state discussing the early history of the rivalry between Florida and Florida State on the gridiron and the importance placed on it by both schools. In the coming weeks we will also look at the Florida-Miami rivalry and the FSU-Miami rivalry. Neil Blackmon of Saturday Down South and an eminent historian of UF football joins us for this entire miniseries.

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

Reigning national champion Florida opened the year with a hard-fought 93-87 loss to Arizona in Las Vegas.The Gators bounced back in a big way on Thursday night with a 104-64 win over UNF in the O'Dome.Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Basket Under Review, Gator Country) break down Florida's first two games.Why pick and roll defense is the primary concern, why it's too early (probably) to worry about Florida's shooting, why Boogie Fland's point guard play is encouraging, and the impressive play of Micah Handlogten. Plus, the guys preview Florida's Tuesday night home tilt with unbeaten Florida State.For more unique Florida basketball content, check out Florida Basketball Hour's patreon at patreon.com/floridabbhour.

⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---From 1880 to 1930, life on Earth was reshaped in ways previously inconceivable. Nowhere was this transformation more total than in Florida. In a single generation, a peninsula hardly charted since the days of Ponce de Leon was molded into a testing ground for new modes of living and capital accumulation. This episode of Gladio Free Europe drains the marshy mysteries of time to understand how Florida, once the most foreign of all the contiguous territories, became perhaps the most fundamentally American state of all.Jackson (@GraceCathedralPark) returns to the show for a deep exploration of modern Florida history, running from the noble failures of Reconstruction up through the reassertion of Confederate control and the establishment of a new society, a unique and twisted marriage of northern venality with southern barbarity. Gilded Age robber-barons like Henry Flagler took to the waters for pleasure and for profit, turning the remote Sunshine State into a secret garden for the idle rich. Railroads soon connected Florida to the American mainland north and south, bringing both well-heeled investors and threadbare farmers down the peninsula. Poor whites in particular saw Florida as a beacon of the New South, where a man could make his fortune in land sales or the orange boom. But these newcomers had little interest in sharing their wealth with the African American residents of Florida, some of whose ancestors had been working the swampy soil since the Spanish era.Florida after Reconstruction experienced some of the worst racial terror anywhere in the United States, with an exceptionally high rate of lynchings and episodes of mass violence at Ocoee and Rosewood, where white mobs ransacked black neighborhoods and murdered dozens upon dozens. Then the swamps, once a refuge for escaped slaves and Seminole Indians, were drained out to the sea, paved over to make room for America's newest feat of social engineering: the suburb.By the Roaring '20s, Florida's economy primarily revolved around real estate and tourism. Middle-class Americans flocked to the new neighborhoods that sprawled across the ruined wetlands, many of which were designed for cars rather than people, and most of which were racially segregated. Meanwhile significant numbers of Cuban immigarnts migrated to the Gulf port of Tampa, turning a small fishing town into a cigar city that rivaled Havana.Transformations along these lines happened across the United States, particularly in other Sun Belt regions such as Arizona and Southern California. But nowhere else were these changes so extreme, so rapid, and so destructive... not only to the natural landscape upon which these plains were laid, but on the residents pushed aside to built this petty-bourgeois fantasy. The state has been a theme park since decades before the Mouse spread his ears. In many ways, Florida is its own kind of twisted intentional community, and perhaps America's most successful utopian experiment.

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President Donald Trump sounds 2026 campaign themes in a speech in Miami. This week on the Inside Florida Politics podcast, USA Today Network - Florida's Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Ana Goni-Lessan discuss the impact of Tuesday's elections, moves in the Sunshine State to further restrict reproductive rights and the big push to end property taxes across the state.

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away at the age of 84. Long airport delays and long lines for food have become hallmarks of the 35-day government shutdown. David Hogg schooled by Scott Jennings on CNN. Florida taxpayers funding Sharia educations for children in the Sunshine State? Monkey encounter in the wild! The new place to meet singles! Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) may be retiring … but first, she has some things to say about President Trump. Americans continue to support the Trump administration's immigration policies. Nigeria beginning to crack down on Islamic terrorism aimed at Christians in the country. Canada expanding assisted suicide law to cover children. James Carville has thoughts about Karine Jean-Pierre. KJP and the origin of "cheap fakes." Andrew Cuomo appears on Fox News. Mercury removed from all vaccines. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:14 Election Day! 01:06 Former VP Dick Cheney Dead (RIP) 03:19 The Democrats' Government Shutdown Continues 06:50 Sean Duffy on Travel Delays 08:31 George Bush Intercontinental Airport DELAYED 11:11 Food Banks Swarmed! 14:12 Zohran Mamdani Wants to Tax Everyone 22:24 Scott Jennings Destroys David Hogg 25:39 Mike Johnson Tries to Explain the Government Shutdown 34:38 Fat Five 48:38 Nancy Pelosi is Retiring? 49:46 Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump the Worst President 56:07 Americans on Trump's Policies 1:03:53 Violence against ICE Continues 1:07:10 Scott Adams (Creator of Dilbert) Health Update 1:13:00 MAID Gets Expanded in Canada 1:14:29 Obama's Library Completed 1:20:38 KJP Book Update 1:22:04 James Carville on KJP 1:25:35 KJP's Explanation of the Term "Cheap Fakes" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Stanford Football heads to Miami to meet the Hurricanes. Redshirt junior OL Fisher Anderson helps preview the matchup, explains how he's adjusted to playing three different offensive line positions this year, and what it took to beat Florida State last week. And Knowles Family Director of Women's Soccer Paul Ratcliffe joins the show to react to his team's two big wins in the Sunshine State and look at the road ahead. Plus, 3 Things you need to know around The Farm!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we're heading deep into the muggy heart of Florida — into the swamps, forests, and backroads most people only see from the safety of an airboat. Out here, under the cover of night and cypress moss, something moves through the shadows. Something big. Something that hundreds of people claim to have seen over the last two centuries — but science still refuses to acknowledge.We're talking about the Florida Skunk Ape — the Sunshine State's answer to Bigfoot, and one of the most unsettling mysteries still hiding in America's wilderness.You might think Florida's too developed for anything unknown to stay hidden. But across generations, the reports haven't stopped. Law enforcement officers, hunters, families, and veterans have all described seeing the same thing: a massive, hair-covered figure with glowing red eyes and a smell so strong it made their stomachs turn.These aren't campfire tales — they're official reports, eyewitness accounts, and in some cases, physical evidence collected by people who had everything to lose and nothing to gain by speaking up.We'll explore nearly 200 years of sightings and encounters, from frontier settlers in the early 1800s who described “man-sized monkeys” raiding fishing camps, to the terrifying 1929 incident at the Perky Bat Tower, where something powerful enough to shake a thirty-foot structure drove out every bat inside. We'll look at the case of two Palm Beach County deputies in the 1970s — both seasoned outdoorsmen — who came face to face with a seven-foot creature while investigating livestock attacks. They even recovered hair samples caught on a barbed wire fence. You'll also hear about the Vietnam veteran who, in 1977, watched an eight-foot creature emerge from the mangroves behind his home and was so shaken that he cleared thirty feet of brush from around his property just to sleep at night. And then there are the photographs. In 2000, an elderly woman in Sarasota County sent two chilling images to the sheriff's office, showing what appeared to be a reddish-brown, ape-like creature crouched behind her backyard. The so-called Myakka Photos are still being analyzed and debated over two decades later.We'll talk about Dave Shealy, the man who's dedicated his life to proving the Skunk Ape exists — running his Skunk Ape Research Headquarters in the heart of the Everglades. His 2000 video footage of a creature running through the swamp is still one of the most-watched cryptid videos online. But this episode goes deeper than the sightings.We're asking why so many people — trained law enforcement officers, hunters, and locals — believe they've seen something that modern science says shouldn't exist. We'll dive into the psychology, the skepticism, the cultural roots of the legend, and even the Seminole people's stories of Esti Capcaki, the “tall hairy man” that predates European settlement by centuries.By the end of this episode, you'll feel the humid air, hear the buzz of the swamp at night, and maybe understand why so many Floridians won't step foot into certain parts of the wilderness after dark. This isn't just another campfire tale. This is a journey through real encounters, credible witnesses, and the enduring mystery of something hiding out there in the heart of Florida's wild places.Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode might just make you slow down a little the next time you're driving through the backroads of the Everglades after sunset — especially if you see a pair of glowing eyes staring back at you from the tree line.This is the episode the swamp doesn't want you to hear.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.