Wait Five Minutes is a podcast about Florida, by a Floridian. Every Monday, listen to an amazing story about the Sunshine State’s unique culture, history and people.
In a special collection at the University of Florida, a diverse array of birds are suspended in death - a vital tool to understand our feathered neighborhoods, and how we can protect them.
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Election Day was a big one - and revealed a lot about Florida's past, present and future. We go race by race, and sort out what to keep an eye on with 2026 on the horizon.
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Today is a little Fall Break for WFM - but we will be back on Friday with a full-length episode discussing Florida and its place in the 2024 Election - and a look-ahead to 2026.
Listen to our episode about the Florida state amendments on your ballot!
During the darkest days of the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon took solace in the priva…
For over a century, thousands have rested peacefully within the gates of Greenwood Cemetery. The founding of the cemetery was a fascinating journey - and the other burial sites in Orlando reveal dark…
Owls roam the forests and neighborhoods of Florida - day and night - and the unique qualities of our native raptors make them one of the most diverse birds in our ecosystem. This week, we discuss the…
William Grefé is a master of horror and exploitation cinema in the Sunshine State. From telepathic sharks to humanoid jellyfish, his movies are epic, ridiculous, and charming - and perfectly capture …
In Florida, the haunted attraction industry just continues to grow. From theme park horror nights, to local haunts in small town forests, Halloween is good business for those seeking a proper fright.
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There are SIX amendments on the Florida ballot this year and we're breaking them down, one by one. Listen on your way to vote!
Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th!
This week in our latest political episode, we dive into the highlights of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's career - from local work to Congr…
Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th!
This week in our latest political episode, we dive into the highlights of Rick Scott's career - from businessman to governor to sena…
Out in Biscayne Bay, a handful of buildings represent whats left of a unique town from the mid-20th century. Standing on tall structures buried in the sand, Stiltsville was a community at the edge of…
Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th!
This week, we do a quick breakdown of a couple stories related to our governor, Ron DeSantis, as he enters the last two years of his…
The Underground Railroad ran a route through Florida, bringing enslaved people from the United States to freedom. The impact of this route through Cape Florida and the coasts of the state shaped the …
For thirty years, NASA's most iconic vehicle launched from Florida's shores. This week, we dive into the origin of the Space Shuttle with Central Florida Public Media's Brendan Byrne - and explore th…
Miami is home to one of Florida's most confusing landmarks: a giant castle made entirely of limestone. If the castle itself is mysterious, its creator is even more so, a man of enigmas and obsession.…
Learn more about your ballot at Vote.org in preparation for Florida's next primary on August 20th!
All the way south of St. Pete Beach stands the last remnants of Fort De Soto, an unusual structure i…
In the summer of 1961, the King of Rock and Roll filmed a movie in the small town of Inverness, Florida. To this day, the city still tells the tale of Elvis in the city - and celebrates the legacy he…
In 1956, Orlando was home to the shopping center of the future, Colonial Plaza. Over the decades, it would expand in a wholly unusual way, as malls became the core of American comerce.