Many people in our community may be more familiar with the Piney Z Lake than Lower Lake Lafayette, but the two are actually only separated by an earthen dam. WFSU’s Rob Diaz de Villegas heads out on the waters...
On October 22, 2019, WFSU Public media held a screening of the Retro Local stories featuring some important historical issues in our local community. Afterwards a special panel discussion was held to discuss those events and the impact today. This video highlights that evening.
The Aucilla and Wacissa Rivers are home to archeological sites dating back as far as fourteen thousand years. Stone tools and the remains of hunted animals can offer clues as to the identities of these first Floridians. A team...
WFSU participates in the City of Tallahassee's Longest Table event. People from the community gather together to share a meal and discuss our community – what works, what challenges face our community, and what can be done to solve...
In late spring and early summer, wood storks and other wading birds head to rookeries to nest. To see one, we head into a cypress swamp owned by a married couple, who manage it as a preserve. ...
Tallahasseeans love their live oaks, and often when these trees are threatened by development, there's resistance. We look at our relationship to this iconic southern tree, and how they have seen Tallahassee grow and change.
"So, why does Tallahassee...
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...
For some teenagers, life has already seen its share of pain and heartache. In Leon County, the school district estimated last spring that there were over 700 young people who fall into the category of homelessness. Most are with...
Originally Published: November 16, 2017
In a steephead ravine by the Apalachicola River, we look for the Apalachicola dusky salamander with Bruce Means. Here, we find a pocket of ice age Florida.
“We’re standing at one of the places I most...
"Drifting came about, I think at a period where I just felt, ultimately like I didn't know- I was very unsure of the direction I was in." songwriter Jake Dane said. Wolf and Witness...
