Fireflies are more than just dots of light in the night’s sky, and they aren’t even flies… they’re beetles. We borrowed an excerpt from our sister podcast, “Coast to Canopy”, where host Rob Diaz de Villegas talks with Dave Almquist, an Invertebrate Zoologist. They discuss fireflies’ life cycles, the diversity of the species, and how to observe them. You'll never look at a firefly flashing the same way again.

This week on Speaking Of… Fireflies are more than just dots of light in the night’s sky, and they aren’t even flies… they’re beetles. We borrowed an excerpt from our sister podcast, “Coast to Canopy”, where host Rob Diaz de Villegas talks with Dave Almquist, an Invertebrate Zoologist. They discuss fireflies’ life cycles, the diversity of the species, and how to observe them. You'll never look at a firefly flashing the same way again. Also, Josh Johnson sat down with Peyton Davis to discuss an upcoming art exhibit the Apalachee Center put together using pieces created by patients undergoing art and music therapy. And… we’re discussing a watermelon festival.

Buddha was a Florida panther that lived at the Tallahassee Museum, he recently passed away at the age of 14 due to persisting complications to an injury he received prior to arriving at the Tallahassee Museum as a 20-month-old cub. Buddha was a local symbol for Florida Panther conservation, which is why Jason Acuna sat down with Tallahassee Museum Animal Curator Suzie Buzzo to discuss Buddha's life and legacy, as well as the continued panther conservation efforts. @Tallahasseemuseum

25 years is a long time, for anything, especially a job in a time where according to the Labor Statistics Bureau, most people spend under five years in a role. Sue Dick’s quarter of a century as the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce President is a display of dedication and a hard-earned retirement. Tom is About Town to talk to local business owners and Sue Dick on her tenure as president.

There have been numerous reports on immigration raids nationwide, and recently Tallahassee saw ICE sweep through local construction sites. There have been many changes to immigration policies, leaving some with questions. Gina Jordan hears from several local authorities, advocates, and experts to find out more about what’s going on with immigration.

There have been numerous reports on immigration raids nationwide, and recently Tallahassee saw ICE sweep through local construction sites. There have been many changes to immigration policies, leaving some with questions. Gina Jordan hears from several local authorities, advocates, and experts to find out more about what’s going on with immigration. Also, Sue Dick has spent a quarter of a century as the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce President, Tom is About Town to talk to local business owners and Sue Dick on her tenure as president. And, we’re discussing Florida Panthers.

Moths are most commonly associated with being attracted to lights, but that actually isn't true! Moths are incredibly important pollinators of the nights, but there is a lot we don't know! Jason Acuna is sitting down with Professor Akito Y. Kawahara, the Curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History's McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, to discuss the importance of Moths.

Pottery and ceramics are fundamental aspects of humanity. Thousands of years ago some ingenious person discovered mixing clay with water, and letting it dry, would create a hardened vessel. This allowed humans to not only store but also share food with each other. Over the millennia, people have worked to perfect the craft of pottery and to showcase their skills and passions with the art of ceramics. Josh Johnson is talking with Susan Stelzmann, the founder of Tallahassee Clay Arts, to see how this classic tradition is practiced modernly.

Hurricane season is descending upon us once again, and with it can come 70 miles per hour winds or higher, flash flooding, power outages, and severe damage of all types. That is why it is extremely important to be ready and vigilant. Regan McCarthy is sitting down with Leon County Public Information Officer Mathieu Cavell and the Emergency Management Director for Leon County Kevin Peters, to discuss how you can be best prepared this season.

Hurricane season is descending upon us once again, and Regan McCarthy is sitting down with Leon County Public Information Officer Mathieu Cavell and the Emergency Management Director for Leon County Kevin Peters, to discuss how you can be best prepared this season. And, Josh Johnson is talking with Susan Stelzmann, the founder of Tallahassee Clay Arts, to see how the classic tradition of pottery and ceramics is practiced modernly. Also, we’re turning OFF our porch lights and discussing moths.