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Florida Today's Podcast

8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Each week, FLORIDA TODAY will take you inside some of the more high profile stories from across the Space Coast.

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Episodes

Behind the scenes of special effects makeup

October 12, 2017 00:00 - 16 minutes - 14.4 MB

FLORIDA TODAY's Christina LaFortune recounts her experience with Life Casting. Its the process actors and cosplay artists go through for those high impact, special effects make up pieces. It's a daunting process but in the end, according to Christina, it is worth it.

Disabilities won't dash this theater lover's dream

June 30, 2017 00:00 - 9 minutes - 7.84 MB

Daniel Perkins of Melbourne won't let Autism or Asperger syndrome stop him from working toward his dream job: Broadway

Remembering Adam

February 24, 2017 00:00 - 8 minutes - 14.7 MB

As a mother mourning the loss of her only child, Michelle Lee knows pain. But through support groups and the kindness of friends and family, the Melbourne woman also knows hope. Read FLORIDA TODAY reporter Jennifer Sangalang's story at http://on.flatoday.com/2lSA902

Disney tips from annual passholders

February 09, 2017 00:00 - 20 minutes - 36.4 MB

FLORIDA TODAY's Luann Manderville and Britt Kennerly discuss the benefits of being passholders and offer tips and tricks to saving a few bucks at the parks on each visit.

From inmate to inspiration

November 18, 2016 00:00 - 17 minutes - 15.4 MB

This week on the FLORIDA TODAY Podcast, we introduce you to Nestor “Buyett” Funelas of Palm Bay. Once a troubled teen, Buyett took a downturn in his life and “flipped a switch” to become an inspiration to thousands of kids across the country.

What does it take to be an exotic male dancer?

November 10, 2016 00:00 - 1 minute - 31.8 MB

Inquiring minds wanted to know, so we asked Jeff Pappas of the "50 Shades of Magic" male revue. Check out what he has to say about the energy it takes to perform, the women who come to see his group and the charities they help out along the way.

The Iron Man Cake

July 29, 2016 00:00 - 11 minutes - 8.93 MB

Grab a tissue. This week, Christina LaFortune helps tell the story of resident Nerdgirl Jennifer Sangalang's cake challenge with cake artist Marelyn Elwood and how the end result went to the Haven to make for a very special birthday surprise.

The Lice Invasion

April 29, 2016 00:00 - 27 minutes - 22.8 MB

This week on the FLORIDA TODAY Podcast we dive into an itchy topic: Head Lice. Here's what parents need to know about the pesky parasites and what the schools won't tell you about the problem in your child's classroom.