Wait Five Minutes

Budgets! Sanctions! Education! Marijuana! All that, in under five minutes, just for you! Songs Indian Summer by Lobo Loco   Sources https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-ne-desantis-budget-recommendation-20190201-story.html https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article225394015.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2019/01/31/co...

The manatees flock to Blue Spring State Park every winter. Why do they come? Who looks out for them when they do? And what is the future of our beloved sea cow? Check out more on how to protect these creates at  Save the Manatee Club .   Send me an e-mail at waitfiveminutespodcast@gmail.com Find me on Instagram here .   Songs  Springtime by Lobo Loco Frozen Creek by Lobo Loco Indian Summer by Lobo...

Marjory Stoneman Douglas changed the world. It's time to reclaim her name, tell her story, and try harder to be the type of Floridian she was.   Songs Love After Midnight by Lobo Loco Visions of 2018 by Lobo Loco Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco Hey Go by Lobo Loco Things You Never Known by Lobo Loco   Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saQnkgnDSJY https://www.jstor.org/stable/3985972?read-now=1&se...

January 18th, 2019 Snow is an unusual sight in the state of Florida. But sometimes, when unusual things happen, amazing things follow soon after.   Songs Frozen Creek by Lobo Loco Visions of 2018 by Lobo Loco Indian Summer by Lobo Loco Things You Never Known by Lobo Loco   Sources ftp://ftp.library.noaa.gov/docs.lib/htdocs/rescue/mwr/035/mwr-035-12-0566.pdf https://www.tampapix.com/snow.htm https:...

Your update on the movings of our state government, for the week of January 8th to the 15th!   Songs Frozen Creek by Lobo Loco Arround the Lake by Lobo Loco   Sources https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2019/01/14/gov-desantis-names-miami-appellate-judge-robert-luck-to-florida-supreme-court/ https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2019/01/10/ron-desantis-unveils-sweeping-environm...

The fight for medical marijuana is still new, but has already shifted and changed several times. Even now, with the laws in effect, the treatment faces consistent pressure as it tries to find its place in the healthcare system in Florida.   Songs Hey Go by Lobo Loco Speedy Delta by Lobo Loco Arround the Lake by Lobo Loco Frozen Creek by Lobo Loco Love After Midnight by Lobo Loco   Sources https://...

Our new governor has a vast history, and who better to introduce us to him than himself. Ron DeSantis, in his words, this week on Wait Five Minutes.   Songs   Speedy Delta by Lobo Loco Road to Lafayette by Lobo Loco Frozen Creek by Lobo Loco Arround the Lake by Lobo Loco   Sources   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1YP_zZJFXs https://rondesantis.com/ https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/...

2018 was a hard year for our state. What hardships did we face, and how do we move forward from the things we lost? Here’s to 2019.   Songs  Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco Visions of 2018 by Lobo Loco Springtime by Lobo Loco Things You Never Known by Lobo Loco   Sources https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-michael-donations.html/?cid=fy19hurmichael&med=cpc&source=google&scode=rsg00000e017&gclid=C...

The scars left behind by the citrus industry hide in plain sight. What cannot be seen are the problems facing the industry in the present, threatening ruins yet to come. In Part Two of our exploration into the Indian River Fruit Company, Florida's identity is at risk.   Songs Things You Never Known by Lobo Loco Road to Lafayette by Lobo Loco Springtime by Lobo Loco Visions of 2018 by Lobo Loco   S...

The Indian River Fruit Company has set a standard for citrus. Not just in the state, but in the world. This week, the history of the company and its critical relationship with the Indian River Lagoon.   Songs Things You Never Known by Lobo Loco Road to Lafayette by Lobo Loco Springtime by Lobo Loco Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco   Sources http://ircitrusleague.org/history/ https://www.floridastatepark...

Hunting is a conversation method as unique as Florida’s vast ecosystem. On this episode of Wait Five Minutes, we dive deep on how hunting is used to protect animals, their habitats, and the future of our state.   Songs Road to Lafayette by Lobo Loco Springtime by Lobo Loco Indian Summer by Lobo Loco Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco More from Lobo Loco can be found here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music...

This week, we take a break from the tough or difficult stories. Instead, we dive headfirst into the things that make us happy or proud about the sunshine state. Included are stories about our ecosystem, our noticeably kind residents, and the historic facts that make Florida so special.   Songs Visions of 2018 by Lobo Loco Indian Summer by Lobo Loco Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco   Sources https://www....

This week on Wait Five Minutes, a memory sparks a journey in search of ghost towns around the Kennedy Space Center. As always, the history paints the area in whole new lights, and some new discoveries are made.   Songs Springtime by Lobo Loco Indian Summer by Lobo Loco Visions of 2018 by Lobo Loco Things You Never Known by Lobo Loco   Sources https://www.nps.gov/cana/index.htm https://www.fws.gov/...

Your Florida election results, including all the major races and amendments, in just eight (8!) concise minutes. All the info you need, and a minor pep talk you didn't ask for, in a special Wednesday episode!   Songs Road to Lafayette by Lobo Loco Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco   Sources https://www.washingtonpost.com/election-results/florida/?utm_term=.f36234e62d39 https://www.washingtonpost.com/elec...

This week on Wait Five Minutes, what is a millennial? How are they involved in politics? What will their impact be on November 6th? What sort of optimism should we have towards our future?   Songs Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco Springtime by Lobo Loco Indian Summer by Lobo Loco   Sources http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/03/01/defining-generations-where-millennials-end-and-post-millennials-beg...

The midterm election is on November 6th, but early voting is happening right now! While on the way to the polls, we'll cover all of the major statewide elections for you. Enjoy!  Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.   Sources www.vote.org www.vote411.org https://dos.myflorida.com/florida-facts/florida-history/florida-governors/ https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/taking-names-scott-maxwe...

Hurricane Michael devastated the Panhandle of Florida last week. How did it affect us? What did we do? And where do we go from here? Want to help those effected? Here's a link! https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/how-to-help-those-affected-by-hurricane-michael   Songs Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco Visions of 2018 by Lobo Loco Springtime by Lobo Loco Things You Never Known by Lobo Loco   Sources https...

The Skunk Ape waits in the Everglades. The forest feels full and you wonder, while visiting, what else hides out there. There's no way of knowing.   Music The Swamp by Loyalty Freak Music Things You Never Known by Lobo Loco Visions of 2018 by Lobo Loco Road to Lafeyette by Lobo Loco   Sources https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/trail-floridas-bigfoot-skunk-ape-180949981/ http://myfwc.com...

This week, I cover the amendments on Florida's ballot in the upcoming general election. Nervous about what they mean? Don't worry, I break down all 12, just for you! Have a question? You can contact me at waitfiveminutespodcast@gmail.com The songs used in this episode are Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco & Springtime by Lobo Loco.   Sources https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/09/07/flori...

This week on Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast, I discuss the cost of living in Florida and how much people get paid. I also do the news and start a new segment about Florida's fauna. I get a little preachy near the end. Enjoy! Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco. Additional music this weeking include Indian Summer by Lobo Loco and Springtime by Lobo Loco.  Included as well is Pres...

This week, I traveled headlong into the Ocala National Forest in desperate search of one thing: a Florida black bear. I learned about the forest, the people on its outskirts, the bears hiding in the woods, and the history that built this place. Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco. Additional music this week is Basic Banjo Man by Lobo Loco.   Sources https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/ocala/abou...

This week on Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast, we discuss the gubentorial race that has caught the public eye, and the ways that our government fails to care for the aging population that we invited in so many decades ago. Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.   Sources http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-jacksonville-mass-shooting-20180826-story.html https://fas.o...

This week, we discuss public education and the things that stand in the way of its success. How is it funded? Why are we running so low on teachers? What can be done? All that and more. Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.   Sources  https://www.politifact.com/florida/article/2018/aug/22/fact-checking-sen-bill-nelsons-claims-about-russia/   https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-r...

This week on Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast, we break down the seven main candidates running for governor and where exactly they stand. Who should you vote for? Well, that’s up to you, but this cheat sheet on the basics covers the major issues facing Florida voters this year. Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.   Sources https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/16...

This week, we discuss the harmful algal blooms that are sweeping the coasts of Florida, as well as the people playing politics as the death toll increases.  Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.   Sources https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/now-trump-administration-wants-limit-citizenship-legal-immigrants-n897931 https://www.winknews.com/2018/07/23/some-critics-place-algae-blame-o...