Florida’s Fourth Estate Podcast
1) The Most Haunted Restaurant in the Country
Ghost stories abound at Rockledge, Florida eatery, Ashley's Tavern. While there are several ghost stories associated with Ashley’s, the most popular is the tale of Ethel Allen, a 19-year-old woman who...Show More
2) Long-lost nuclear bunker below Central Florida finally uncovered. Here’s what happened
This may have been Mount Dora’s best-kept secret — that is, until now. Tucked away in a forgotten corner of Mount Dora sits a Cold War-era nuclear bomb shelter with a crazy history. Known locally as t...Show More
3) World’s first underwater cemetery is off a Florida beach.
Not only is the Neptune Memorial Reef the world’s first underwater cemetery — it’s also set to be the largest man-made reef on the planet. The cemetery is located 40 feet underwater in Biscayne Bay, ...Show More
4) Meet Dr. Simba: The Central Florida Pharmacist Who Talks to Big Cats
A local Pharmacist named Dr. Simba who talks to big cats. This is the kind of storyline usually reserved for Hollywood. Dr. Simba Witz is the CEO of the Central Florida Animal Reserve. The big cat san...Show More
5) Best of 2024: How a fight over beer landed Walt Disney World in Orlando instead of St. Louis
ORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney World is part of the fabric of Florida, but did you know the theme park almost ended up in St. Louis instead of Orlando? University of Central Florida History professor Dr....Show More
6) Best of 2024: Florida's 'Sinkhole Alley:' Here's what homeowners need to know
If you live in Florida, you have probably heard of sinkholes. It’s when the ground caves in, often bringing down everything on top of it. Roads, businesses and homes have all been impacted. Dr. Manoj ...Show More
Best of 2024: Florida's 'Sinkhole Alley:' Here's what homeowners need to know
23:30 | Dec 23rd, 2024
7) Best of 2024: Florida Teen Invents Device That Could Help 2.2 Billion People
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 cha...Show More
Best of 2024: Florida Teen Invents Device That Could Help 2.2 Billion People
10:35 | Dec 16th, 2024
8) Best of 2024: Florida Woman Who Broke Into 200 Homes Shares Secrets
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 h...Show More
9) Local Star Maker Talks about Legacy
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 Hig...Show More
10) Only in Florida: Viral Fisherman Casts His Line in Flooded Street After Hurricane Milton
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 sta...Show More