Blue Spring State Park is layered with history: steamboats, citrus, naturalists and old travel novels. But the manatees are the heart of the park, and their survival depends on action by dedicated Floridians.

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These park rangers oversaw Florida’s only manatee refuge. Then they were fired. - Tampa Bay Times

Florida manatee denied same 'endangered' status as Antillean - Oceanographic Magazine

Volusia and Vibilia: Companion Plantations on the St. Johns River in Spanish and Territorial East Florida - Florida Historical Quarterly

Artist-Naturalists in Florida: William Bartram - Florida Museum

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It's baby bird season here in Florida, and the people of Audubon are taking up the task of making sure the hatchlings are returning safely to the wild. But every bird presents a new challenge, and a different style of care.

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This month, we talk some local artists making big splashes in award shows, the Republican movement against immigration in Florida, and the history of an icon from our home state.

Find Your Representative and Find Your Senator. Learn how to call your Congresspeople here concerning a number of topics.

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When an unusual war broke out between the English and Spanish in the 18th century, St. Augustine found itself at the heart of the conflict. One fortification found itself the turning point of the violence: Fort Mose, a fort run by formerly enslaved people, now liberated by the Spanish.

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During the heart of World War II, Americans from Canada to Key West took up a volunteer task to support one another: to watch for enemies from above. The Aircraft Warning Service allowed civilians to join the cause - including in the Sunshine State.

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In the first edition of our new monthly newsletter episode, we talk about Florida's new governmental positions, both in the state and at the federal level; the history of winters in Tallahassee; a proposed name change to our Gulf; and some recommendations for your winter. 

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For our final episode of the year, we talk caroling and neighbors, presents for raptors, and discovering something new in the New Year.

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Through the 1990's in Orlando, if you turned on your television, you were bound to see a comic character with a cowboy hat - the one and only Ranger Bob. This week, we meet the man behind the mustache, and learn the history of how an Orlando icon was born.

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Watch the clips used in this episode

TV 18 Buckaroo Club Open

WUHF TV Powww 1981 Promo

Wet & Wild

The Gravemaster TV 18

The Gravemaster Montage

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On the night of April 27th, 1986, viewers of HBO received a mysterious message. 

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Read more about the Captain Midnight hijack on Mental Floss.

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Earlier this year, news of potential development on Florida's state parks sent the state into a frenzy. Protests erupted all over the peninsula, and the government responded quickly. What exactly were the plans, and what's the state of the development threat today?

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Thank you to Max Chesnes of the Tampa Bay Times for joining us for today's episode. Read below some of his pieces on Florida's state parks.

Are changes coming to Florida’s state park system? - Tampa Bay Times

Florida lawmaker files bill to prohibit golf courses, hotels on state parks - Tampa Bay Times

Whistleblower who warned about Florida state parks fired by state agency - Tampa Bay Times

Read about the Senate Bill discussed in this episode here.

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