Highway 98 is a vital artery running through the heart of Franklin County. But portions of the road are only a few feet away from the sea, leaving it vulnerable to daily erosion and tidal surge from hurricanes. Parts...
Originally Published: April 11, 2019
December 7, 1941, a day that changed America forever. WFSU's Mike Plummer brings us the story of Navy Seaman Earl Paul Baum…one of many, who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor....
Composer Carlisle Floyd created well-known operas like "Susannah" and "Prince of Players" throughout his life. He passed away September 30, 2021 in Tallahassee at the age of 95. FSU Professor Douglas Fisher shares his memories of the American Opera...
Saint Vincent Island is one of the most remote spots in the WFSU viewing area, resting on the western end of Apalachicola Bay. We boat out to this National Wildlife Refuge with author Susan Cerulean and FSU Oceanographer...
Every quail season at Elsoma Plantation, the Chapin family tests the truth of an old saying: The spacing of a longleaf pine forest is known to be wide enough for a wagon to ride through.
Charles Chapin III is the owner...
Mike Plummer is one of our Local Routes producers. One of his hallmarks is that his stories stem from his own curiosity about something. Something curious, unexpected or out of the ordinary makes him wonder if there's a story behind...
Post-Secondary Attainment means education beyond high school. This doesn't just mean a 4-year or 2-year degree. It can also include technical colleges and certifications. As part of our American Graduate Initiative, we talk with the Presidents of Florida A...
During WFSU's Gradstock Concert Series, the Thursday Night Music Club entertained us with Big Band standards from the American Songbook. In this segment, the band performs “Basie, Straight Ahead.”
WFSU's Mike Plummer spends some time with the Seminole Radio Control Club. From planes, to helicopters to drones or multi-rotors, club president Jay Wiggins discusses the myriad choices available to today's aeronautical R-C hobbiest and other club members...
We go on a quest to find the rarely seen Sandhills Cellophane Bee.
