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"The Python Hunt", with director Xander Robin
Pick up your tickets to The Python Hunt at Enzian Theater right here! This week, we chat with the director of a new Florida documentary called THE PYTHON HUNT, which tells the story of the people who…
Frank Lloyd Wright
Beginning in the 1930s, one of the most prolific architects in American history, Frank Lloyd Wright, brought his iconic style to Florida. A dozen buildings rise from the hills of Lakeland and reveal…
Tampa's Erased Cemeteries
North of Tampa, a community was shocked to find their homes were built on a forgotten burial ground from our recent history. The Black Cemetery Network collects the stories of places just like this,…
Battle of Daytona Beach
At the beginning of 1937, the popular mayor of Daytona Beach found himself clashing with the Florida governor who'd pulled the state out of the Great Depression. What followed next was a siege of…
Does Florida Need A New National Park?
Florida has three National Parks, and eleven total NPS locations. One of which is the famous Ocala National Forest. This week, we chat with Ryan Smart of the Florida Springs Council about a plan to…
The 2026 Florida Film Festival
The 2026 Florida Film Festival has come and gone. From April 10th to the 19th, we spent most every day in screenings, seeing the tales of Floridians and Floridian filmmakers on the big screen. Today,…
Witness Trees of Gainesville
Off a quiet road, east of Gainesville, a trio of oak trees tell the stories of those who have passed beneath their branches: soldiers, governors, trains and us. Two hundred years of history unfold in…
The Florida Brigade and Gettysburg Trees
In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the story of the American Civil War is told every day. One unique perspective is that of the trees: hundreds of trees which stand on the battleground today were there in…
Camp Blanding
Florida has been the sight of a number of internment camps throughout its history, including right in this present moment. This week, we explore two centuries of internment in Florida, from St.…
Cuba and the Freedom Tower
Freedom Tower sits in the heart of Miami, a beacon for a community when they needed it most. This week, we explore Cuba's revolutionary history, the construction of a "lighthouse for the Americas",…
The Bear Hunt
At the end of last year, the Florida government approved a hunt of our black bears. Environmental advocates had to get creative and find new brand new ways to fight back. Thank you to Sarah Younger…
The Rep. Eskamani Exit Interview
After eight years, Rep. Anna V. Eskamani has finished her tenure in the Florida State Legislature. In our exit interview, we talk about her regrets, her successes, her hope for the future, and the…
A Florida Capitol How-To
Tallahassee can be intimidating. Today, we're making it less so. With the help of Amy Keith from Common Cause Florida, we're talking about phone calls, public comments, navigating the capitol, and so…
The Future of Florida Oil
The explosion of Deepwater Horizon changed the water around Florida. Sixteen years later, Florida politicians are standing up against future development off our coasts, and finding new ways to fight…
Florida's Xanadu
Mar-a-Lago has had two owners in its existence: Marjorie Merriweather Post, and Donald Trump. This week, we explore the origins of the infamous home, the city that brought Marjorie to the Sunshine…
The 2025 Holiday Special
It's the holiday season once again, and before we head into the new year, we catch up friends and talk holiday choruses, old-fashioned decorations, boat parades, coquito and holiday parties. Thank…
The First Quarter Century in Florida
We've lived through twenty-five years in the state of Florida in the 21st century. How did we get here? Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design…
The Magic of Tiffany Glass
Just north of Orlando, the Morse Museum is home to a collection of masterpieces. Created by Louis Comfort Tiffany, this work is made in a unique medium: stained glass. Depicting flowers, nature, and…
The Carnegie Libraries of Florida
Andrew Carnegie was the father of American steel, but he established his legacy with his second act: donating funds to create libraries across the country. In Florida, few remain, but each tell a…
Forgotten Resorts of the Gilded Age
As the rich residents of New York City would spend their summers in Rhode Island, and their winters in Florida, a new tourism industry would prosper in the mountains, direct competition to the…
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Wait Five Minutes has published 351 episodes since July 2018, covering topics in Documentary, History.
Wait Five Minutes is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 27m.
