A weekly deep dive into Tallahassee's most talked about news topic. Hosted by Gina Jordan every Thursday.
Latest Episodes
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Florida is in a drought, and wildfires are springing up statewide. Gina Jordan gets an update from a Meteorologist, and we also hear from the state climatologist and the director of fire research at Tall Timbers.
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It’s time for the annual Word of South Festival in Tallahassee, we'll hear much more about the event and Gina Jordan and Tom Flanigan talk to some of the featured artists.
Latest Stories
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ondrejprosicky/stock.adobe.comOn Speaking Of, we get an update on the wildfire activity and hear why prescribed burns are necessary. -
Word of South/FacebookThe festival blends writers and musicians for conversations and performances. The schedule includes various venues around town, especially Cascades Park. -
Lydell Rawls/WFSUFriday marks one year since the mass shooting at Florida State University. We discuss the anniversary and the shooting's aftermath on a special one hour Speaking Of. -
Rob Diaz de Villegas/WFSU Ecology BlogThis week's rain was welcome, and we need a lot more. Tallahassee is in a rainfall deficit of more than 20 inches. We hear the forecast and more on Speaking Of. -
Leon County Schools/FacebookWhen a school district the size of Leon County’s cuts $7.8 million from its budget, the ripple effects will inevitably be felt by students and staff. -
The Leon County Commission is putting a straw poll on the November ballot. Voters will say whether they think local leaders should pursue a consolidation.
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Rob Diaz De Villegas/WFSU Ecology BlogFrom high temps to hard freezes, Tallahassee weather can be unpredictable. An expert tells us how to bolster our gardens to handle weather extremes. -
Mikhailov Studio/stock.adobe.comFlorida has a population of over 22 million residents, and more than 13 percent of those residents receive SNAP benefits monthly to buy groceries. -
Erich MartinWild oysters are being pulled from the waters of Apalachicola Bay after a five year break, but only for a short season. Restaurants are selling out almost as fast they get them. -
Erich MartinOn Speaking Of, we talk high power loads, winters that are getting less cold, and the climate outlook for our region.
