Cattle roam the middle of our state, and for a hundred years, their ranchers took up rest at Yeehaw Junction. But what today appears to be just an intersection of the highway is loaded with history just below the surface.

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Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo!

Read more about the military testing in Yeehaw Junction right here!

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NEW EPISODES JUNE 3RD!

We spent a week at the Florida Film Festival back in April, and now it's time to recap the most exciting movies we saw! Plus, a preview of our next episode, coming this upcoming Monday!

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At the 1933 World's Fair, Florida presented its vision of a home of the future: pink, shiny, with a view of the water. Throughout our trip to these fairs, Florida sold many ideas, from tobacco to citrus - and everything in between.

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Read more about the Philippines exhibit at the 1904 fair.

Read more about about the Florida Tropical House. 

Read more about Florida at the 1964 fair.

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In 1893, Florida tried and nearly failed to bring an exhibit to the World's Fair in Chicago. It was our first major foray into an international event with decades of popularity - but not the last.

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Read the incredible article about Florida at the Chicago World's Fair here!

Read more about the 1851 World's Fair here!

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Follow Betty Osceola, and learn more about what's going on with the Everglades right here

Learn more about the Seminole Tribe of Florida here, and the Miccosukee Tribe right here

Visit the Seminole museum, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

In 1836, the first full year of the Second Seminole War, the American troops were constantly on the losing end. Using nature and speed to their advantage, the Seminoles raised hell at any opportunity. At Wahoo Swamp, things began to change.

Listen to our episode about the origins of the Seminole Tribe

Read more about the Battle of Wahoo Swamp here

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Under the tiny town of Mount Dora, Florida, there is a massive bunker, built at the height of the Cold War, designed to house a hundred people in case the worst was to occur. It remains there to this very day.

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Read more about the bunker at Abandoned Florida and on the Mount Dora Buzz website!

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The Florida Legislature recently passed a bill that environmental advocates have called dangerous for the future survival of our state's black bears. This week, we dive into the bill and the arguments against it.

Thank you to Bear Warriors United for their help in this week's episode! Check out more at their website.

Watch the full committee where the bill was discussed here.

Read the bill, HB 87 Taking of Bears, right here.

Read about the frequency of black bear encounters here.

Read about bears and their relationship to trash here.

Read about bear encounters dropping in Seminole County here.

Read the article about bear gallbladder usage here.

Read the article about the bear hunting penalty here, and more on the usage of poached bear gallbladders. 

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Last week, we spent the day at the Florida State Legislature, and today, we're breaking down the events with Rep. Anna V. Eskamani! We dive into the complicated relationship between Republicans and Democrats, how legislators plan out their debates, and the usefulness of a can of tomato juice.

Listen to last week's episode before you dive in!

Check out more from Rep. Eskamani at her website or her Instagram!

Read HB 1639 about gender and sex in Florida here.

Read HB 999/SB 266 about higher education here.

Read the ACLU response to that bill here.

Read Rep. Eskamani's bills about student elopement and veteran benefits

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I shadowed Rep. Anna V. Eskamani for an entire day in January of this year, winding the hallways of our legislature, meeting politicians, sitting in on their meetings, and witnessing their debates in committees. This week, we're talking about the inner workings of life in state government, and life as a legislator in 2024.

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Thank you Rep. Anna V. Eskamani for hosting me for the day. Check out her website right here.

Read House Bill 87 right here, about black bears.

Read House Bill 395 right here, about historical monuments. 

Read more about black bear attacks in Florida here. 

Read more about driver's licenses and gender identity here.

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In the 1930s, St. Petersburg, Florida, became a spot for filmmakers to attempt to relaunch their career. It was a short-lived and disastrous endeavor that produced only three movies - and a new chapter in the failing career of a Hollywood legend. 

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Check out the main source for this episode, Camera Man by Dana Stevens!

Read more about the history of Weedon Island!

Watch Buster Keaton's movie Sherlock Jr. or watch this clip from Seven Chances discussed in today's episode!

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