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Telling the stories of South Florida and beyond. South Florida PBS is Florida’s largest public media company and includes PBS stations WPBT and WXEL. linktr.ee/SFPBS
Did you know there’s a population of wild monkeys living in South Florida? 🐒 Originally brought over from Africa in the 1940s for biomedical research, a group of vervet monkeys escaped and established a colony in the mangroves near the Fort Lauderdale airport.
Wild Monkeys Are Living in South Florida?! 🐒
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December 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Did you know there’s a population of wild monkeys living in South Florida? 🐒 Originally brought over from Africa in the 1940s for biomedical research, a group of vervet monkeys escaped and established a colony in the mangroves near the Fort Lauderdale airport.
Right in the heart of downtown Miami lies a hidden archaeological treasure—the Miami Circle. This ancient site dates back 7,000 years and is believed to have been a powerful ceremonial and diplomatic hub for the Tequesta people. youtube.com/shorts/nY-oZ...
Miami Circle: Ancient Site in Downtown Miami
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December 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Right in the heart of downtown Miami lies a hidden archaeological treasure—the Miami Circle. This ancient site dates back 7,000 years and is believed to have been a powerful ceremonial and diplomatic hub for the Tequesta people. youtube.com/shorts/nY-oZ...
Discover the power of native plants in South Florida — why they matter, how they thrive, and how they can save you time, money and effort in your garden. youtu.be/5Tt94FYl6zs
10 EASY-TO-GROW Native Plants for Your Florida Garden | Rooted in Florida
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November 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Discover the power of native plants in South Florida — why they matter, how they thrive, and how they can save you time, money and effort in your garden. youtu.be/5Tt94FYl6zs
Jeannie Schmidle, host of our new digital series, Rooted in Florida, is making some tough calls in a game of This or That: South Florida Gardening Edition.
What would you choose for your garden? Let us know in the comments.
What would you choose for your garden? Let us know in the comments.
THIS or THAT: South Florida Gardening Edition
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November 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Jeannie Schmidle, host of our new digital series, Rooted in Florida, is making some tough calls in a game of This or That: South Florida Gardening Edition.
What would you choose for your garden? Let us know in the comments.
What would you choose for your garden? Let us know in the comments.
At Jupiter Inlet, archaeologists uncovered a massive shell mound built as early as 6,000 years ago. This site, once a thriving village possibly inhabited by the Jeaga, held ceremonial structures, rare trade beads from the 1500s, and one of the oldest examples of mound-building in North America.
This Florida Shell Mound is Older than the Pyramids!
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November 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
At Jupiter Inlet, archaeologists uncovered a massive shell mound built as early as 6,000 years ago. This site, once a thriving village possibly inhabited by the Jeaga, held ceremonial structures, rare trade beads from the 1500s, and one of the oldest examples of mound-building in North America.
Explore the Trail Skate Park at the Miccosukee Reservation that blends skateboarding culture with the beauty of the Everglades. Spearheaded by tribal members, this skate park is more than just a space for skating—it's a symbol of community, creativity, and connection to nature. youtu.be/qak-OIf92Ig
How the Miccosukee Tribe Built Florida’s Most Scenic Skate Park | Your Story
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November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Explore the Trail Skate Park at the Miccosukee Reservation that blends skateboarding culture with the beauty of the Everglades. Spearheaded by tribal members, this skate park is more than just a space for skating—it's a symbol of community, creativity, and connection to nature. youtu.be/qak-OIf92Ig
Meet Jeannie Schmidle, the host of our new digital series, Rooted in Florida 🌱From which plant would she be to her favorite gardening book, Jeannie is answering all the hard questions.
#nativeplants #floridagardening #gardenlife
#nativeplants #floridagardening #gardenlife
What Florida Native Plant Would You Be? #gardening #plantlover
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November 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Meet Jeannie Schmidle, the host of our new digital series, Rooted in Florida 🌱From which plant would she be to her favorite gardening book, Jeannie is answering all the hard questions.
#nativeplants #floridagardening #gardenlife
#nativeplants #floridagardening #gardenlife
Behind the scenes of our new digital series, Rooted in Florida! The series premieres in November on our YouTube channel. Learn all about South Florida gardening, from the importance of native plants to the no-lawn movement. We can't wait to share it with you!
October 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Behind the scenes of our new digital series, Rooted in Florida! The series premieres in November on our YouTube channel. Learn all about South Florida gardening, from the importance of native plants to the no-lawn movement. We can't wait to share it with you!
Long before the Everglades were drained, a chain of ancient islands stretched across what is now Broward County. These high dunes, known as Long Key, were once home to mammoths, early Paleo-Indians, and later the Tequesta and Seminole peoples.
Long Key: Florida's 12,000 Year-Old Islands
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October 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Long before the Everglades were drained, a chain of ancient islands stretched across what is now Broward County. These high dunes, known as Long Key, were once home to mammoths, early Paleo-Indians, and later the Tequesta and Seminole peoples.
When this archaeologist first started working in Miami Dade County, everyone told him there was "nothing here." What he uncovered proves otherwise—South Florida has been inhabited for over 10,000 years!
Archeology in Miami? Our 11,000 Years of History
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October 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
When this archaeologist first started working in Miami Dade County, everyone told him there was "nothing here." What he uncovered proves otherwise—South Florida has been inhabited for over 10,000 years!
Behind the scenes of Rooted in Florida — our new digital series all about South Florida's native plants and sustainable gardening practices. 🌿
First episode premieres this November on YouTube!
#RootedInFlorida #NativePlants #FloridaGardening #SouthFloridaPBS #EcoLiving
First episode premieres this November on YouTube!
#RootedInFlorida #NativePlants #FloridaGardening #SouthFloridaPBS #EcoLiving
October 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Behind the scenes of Rooted in Florida — our new digital series all about South Florida's native plants and sustainable gardening practices. 🌿
First episode premieres this November on YouTube!
#RootedInFlorida #NativePlants #FloridaGardening #SouthFloridaPBS #EcoLiving
First episode premieres this November on YouTube!
#RootedInFlorida #NativePlants #FloridaGardening #SouthFloridaPBS #EcoLiving
In the heart of the Everglades, Miccosukee artists like William "Popeye" Osceola and Trent Cypress are keeping traditions alive through beadwork, patchwork, and storytelling. #indigenouspeoplesday
How Art Saved this Native Tribe #indigenouspeoplesday #nativeartist #indigenoushistory
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October 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
In the heart of the Everglades, Miccosukee artists like William "Popeye" Osceola and Trent Cypress are keeping traditions alive through beadwork, patchwork, and storytelling. #indigenouspeoplesday
Marjory Stoneman Douglas was more than an author—she was a crusader, an environmental visionary whose most famous book, The Everglades: River of Grass, redefined how the world saw Florida’s wetlands. youtu.be/dYcmhUbWlqY
The Woman Who Saved the Everglades: Marjory Stoneman Douglas | Full Documentary
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October 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Marjory Stoneman Douglas was more than an author—she was a crusader, an environmental visionary whose most famous book, The Everglades: River of Grass, redefined how the world saw Florida’s wetlands. youtu.be/dYcmhUbWlqY
Dr. Jane Goodall has passed away at the age of 91. Today, we remember her incredible life and legacy — a pioneer who changed the way the world sees animals, nature, and our role in protecting them.
Dr. Jane Goodall: A Legendary Conservationist with a Message of Hope
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October 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Dr. Jane Goodall has passed away at the age of 91. Today, we remember her incredible life and legacy — a pioneer who changed the way the world sees animals, nature, and our role in protecting them.
Ever wondered where your beauty routine really comes from? Travel back 3,000 years to ancient Egypt, where queens like Cleopatra and Nefertari revolutionized glam as a tool of power, status, and spirituality. youtube.com/shorts/rlVSa...
Inside the Beauty Routines of Ancient Egypt
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September 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Ever wondered where your beauty routine really comes from? Travel back 3,000 years to ancient Egypt, where queens like Cleopatra and Nefertari revolutionized glam as a tool of power, status, and spirituality. youtube.com/shorts/rlVSa...
Total lunar eclipses are a breathtaking celestial event that every Star Gazer should witness at least once! During this awe-inspiring phenomenon, the moon takes on a dramatic red hue as it passes through Earth’s shadow. Star Gazers host Trace Dominguez explains the science behind the 'Blood Moon'.
Why the Moon Turns Red During a Total Lunar Eclipse? | Star Gazers #bloodmoon #totallunareclipse
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September 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Total lunar eclipses are a breathtaking celestial event that every Star Gazer should witness at least once! During this awe-inspiring phenomenon, the moon takes on a dramatic red hue as it passes through Earth’s shadow. Star Gazers host Trace Dominguez explains the science behind the 'Blood Moon'.
Dive into the dramatic transformation of Florida’s parks during and after World War II. Learn about the creation of the nation’s first underwater park, and the expansion into iconic sites like Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.
Why Was America's First Underwater Park in the Florida Keys? | The Story of Florida's State Parks
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August 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Dive into the dramatic transformation of Florida’s parks during and after World War II. Learn about the creation of the nation’s first underwater park, and the expansion into iconic sites like Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.
Meet Red Phoenix, Florida’s first female-led drone team, currently ranked #1 nationally in the "Drones in School" competition. youtu.be/v3lDPe8IrLc
How These Girls are Changing Drone Racing | Your Story #drone #droneracing #dronevideo
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August 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Meet Red Phoenix, Florida’s first female-led drone team, currently ranked #1 nationally in the "Drones in School" competition. youtu.be/v3lDPe8IrLc
Florida's breathtaking state parks didn't just happen—they were envisioned, fought for, and built. We uncover the dramatic and inspiring origins of Florida’s state park system. youtu.be/2W8y_HoPTMY
The Story of Florida's State Parks | The Early Years | Full Documentary
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August 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Florida's breathtaking state parks didn't just happen—they were envisioned, fought for, and built. We uncover the dramatic and inspiring origins of Florida’s state park system. youtu.be/2W8y_HoPTMY
There’s nothing more iconic—or controversial—than the green iguana in South Florida. Originally introduced through the exotic pet trade, these fascinating lizards have gone from backyard pests to ecosystem disruptors, outcompeting native species and reshaping local wildlife dynamics.🦎🌴
Florida's Iguana Invasion #iguana #lizards #invasivespecies
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August 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
There’s nothing more iconic—or controversial—than the green iguana in South Florida. Originally introduced through the exotic pet trade, these fascinating lizards have gone from backyard pests to ecosystem disruptors, outcompeting native species and reshaping local wildlife dynamics.🦎🌴
Thanks to you, we are still here and will be ongoing since we remain deeply committed to serving our South Florida communities.
Recent state and federal budget cuts to SFPBS amount to $5.3 million annually, which is 20% of our budget — but we’re not going anywhere thanks to our many helpers.
Recent state and federal budget cuts to SFPBS amount to $5.3 million annually, which is 20% of our budget — but we’re not going anywhere thanks to our many helpers.
August 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thanks to you, we are still here and will be ongoing since we remain deeply committed to serving our South Florida communities.
Recent state and federal budget cuts to SFPBS amount to $5.3 million annually, which is 20% of our budget — but we’re not going anywhere thanks to our many helpers.
Recent state and federal budget cuts to SFPBS amount to $5.3 million annually, which is 20% of our budget — but we’re not going anywhere thanks to our many helpers.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system—and thanks to NASA’s Juno mission, we’re seeing it like never before! youtu.be/6LHpuRpAer0
Uncovering Jupiter’s Secrets: Inside NASA’s Juno Mission | Star Gazers #jupiter #spacenews
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August 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system—and thanks to NASA’s Juno mission, we’re seeing it like never before! youtu.be/6LHpuRpAer0
Ocean Rescue Alliance in partnership with the City of Hollywood, is creating a marine habitat, "Guardians of the Reef". 50 unique structures have been deployed near the shore, creating the first of its kind snorkel-friendly reef project. youtube.com/shorts/2s__e...
Building a NEW Artificial Reef off of Hollywood Beach, Florida
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July 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Ocean Rescue Alliance in partnership with the City of Hollywood, is creating a marine habitat, "Guardians of the Reef". 50 unique structures have been deployed near the shore, creating the first of its kind snorkel-friendly reef project. youtube.com/shorts/2s__e...
Between late 2023 and the spring of 2024 more than 80 species of fish were observed spinning in the Florida Keys. A group of multidisciplinary scientists is trying to piece together what happened in the environment to cause this unusual phenomenon. youtu.be/ivTCkO6K3uk
Florida Keys’ Mysterious Spinning Fish Event Explained | Changing Seas
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July 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Between late 2023 and the spring of 2024 more than 80 species of fish were observed spinning in the Florida Keys. A group of multidisciplinary scientists is trying to piece together what happened in the environment to cause this unusual phenomenon. youtu.be/ivTCkO6K3uk
Far out in the eastern Atlantic, the Portuguese island of Madeira rises from the depths of the open ocean. Despite its remote location, the archipelago is impacted by floating plastic trash.
Whales in a Plastic Ocean | Changing Seas
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July 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Far out in the eastern Atlantic, the Portuguese island of Madeira rises from the depths of the open ocean. Despite its remote location, the archipelago is impacted by floating plastic trash.