Another look back at one of the best interviews we had in 2024.

At age 16, most kids are thinking about getting their driver’s license or making TikToks, except for Tiffani Gay, who is focused on changing the world with her award-winning invention.

By combining two technologies used in everyday life, Gay is striving to get results for the over 2.2 billion people worldwide with visual impairments.

The Orlando Science Schools sophomore joined Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida’s Fourth Estate to explain the story and the science behind an electronic headset she created.

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One of the best episodes of 2024.

Jennifer Gomez paints a rosy picture of her upbringing. Her mom was a neurologist. Her Dad is a psychiatrist.

She is the youngest of seven children.

She said all of her siblings are successful.

But as a child, she didn’t see their success as enviable.

She saw it as boring.

She told Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida’s Fourth Estate, when she thought of their lives she thought, “Your life looks really boring, going to work every day, doing these routine mundane things.”

She said she wanted excitement, and she found it in targeting wealthy homes and stealing some of their most prized possessions.

Altogether, she said she burglarized hundreds of homes: “I don’t actually know the number, I’m going solely by what the detectives said and what was in my paperwork. It was 200, on paper, documented, that you can find.”

Now Gomez is coming clean sharing her stories on social media and warning people to stop doing simple things that make them and their homes a target.

For starters she said to stop making assumptions, “These people would look at me in these neighborhoods, communicate with me, look me straight in the eyes, and never suspect anything because of the way that I look.”

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What do Wayne Brady, Joey Fatone and Wesley Snipes have in common? They all had the same teacher for theatre class in Central Florida. Karen Rugerio served as the Theatre Director for Dr. Phillips High School for 27 years. During those decades, Rugerio brought up a variety of future stars on screen and stage.

She started at Jones High School when she first came to Orlando. Wesley Snipes was in her first class, "I still talk to him on the telephone all the time." Snipes even flew Rugerio and her partner out when the movie Blade opened in theaters. Snipes also flew her out when he made it on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

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With a mullet, a fishing rod, and an unstoppable sense of humor, Jake Hutcheson transforms flooded streets into a reel-worthy moment

When Hurricane Milton drenched Orlando in October, most people stayed indoors to avoid the post-storm chaos. But not Jake Hutcheson. The 24 year old saw the flooded streets of College Park as an opportunity-an opportunity to go fishing. Armed with a rod, a mullet, a sense of humor and a sense of adventure, Jake turned Edgewater Drive into his own personal fishing spot, creating a viral moment that left people laughing at what they had just witnessed.

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John Morgan talks about the University of Florida President, their boosters, and more. He also talks about his decision to become a lawyer and why he decided to invest in the creation of "Wonderworks".

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In a candid and wide-ranging conversation on Florida's Fourth Estate, prominent attorney and businessman John Morgan didn't hold back on his thoughts about the current political climate in the United States. From discussing campaign finance to the deep divides between political parties, Morgan's remarks paint a picture of a system that, in his view, is increasingly driven by special interests and polarization.

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The Crusade for Marijuana Legalization

In this episode, John Morgan, often dubbed "Pot Daddy," shares his fervent pursuit of marijuana legalization. Reflecting on his journey, Morgan says, "What drives me? I look at all this as political philanthropy. Me raising the minimum wage... Medical marijuana... It's about giving us what the people want, not what a few special interests want."

Morgan also opens up about the recent passing of his brother, Tim, underscoring the personal motivations behind his public crusades. "I probably cried every day for a month," he admits, highlighting how this loss has only deepened his commitment to his causes.

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Florida may be known for its sunshine and beaches, but few realize the state was once a cinematic hub, rivaling Hollywood itself.

During this edition of Florida's Fourth Estate, hosts Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin along with guest, UCF professor David Morton, unearth Florida's forgotten role in the early film industry.

 Hard to believe but Jacksonville once rivaled Hollywood.

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Florida’s beaches have made headlines in the past thanks to the huge volume of cocaine that frequently washes up.

These instances are the result of drug traffickers from Central and South America who attempt to smuggle cocaine and other narcotics into the United States.

Matt and Ginger explore what this means for sharks and other ocean life, with Dr. Tracy Fanara.

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Florida's Fourth Estate recently hosted Steve Pan, the General Manager and part-owner of 321 Boat Rentals and Clubs, based in Melbourne, Florida. Steve shared his journey from Swiss banking to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the boating industry. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a boat or simply enjoy the thrill of being on the water, this episode is for you. We explore the ins and outs of boat rentals, the benefits of joining a boat club, and Steve's inspiring personal story.

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