Central Florida Road Trip visits the City of Sanford, originally named Mellonville. Located on Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River, Sanford's port helped shape the future of Central Florida. Learn how the Color barrier in baseball was supposed to be broken in Sanford; how one of Muhammed Ali's famous sayings was written by a Sanford man; and how one resident in a Sanford cemetery is not human.
Central Florida Road Trip visits the City of Orlando, originally named Jernigan. The City Beautiful is known for Disney World, but tourism actually started years before Disney's arrival. Learn about how the Wells Built Museum, Greenwood Cemetery, Tinker Field, the construction of I-4 and Disney, all played key roles in Orlando's history.
Central Florida Road Trip visits the City of Kissimmee, known for tourism and cowboys. Kissimmee's history includes the single largest landowner in the US, the Barber-Mizell family feud, the Silver Spurs Rodeo, the oldest operating Courthouse in the state and the oldest Hardware store in Florida. One of the main roads, Kings Highway, is named after the creator of the comic strip "Gasoline Alley."
Central Florida Road Trip visits the City of Cocoa Beach, known as Missile Town USA. This community's history revolves around the space industry entrenched itself into every aspect of life in this small Brevard County community. The space industry arrived in the late 1950s and only one man has reported on every manned space flight since. The Port is also one of the busiest in the world.
Central Florida Road Trip visits the City of Mount Dora. "The Festival City" is home to two of the longest running and largest outdoor events in the country. Mount Dora is home to the Catacombs, a huge underground bomb shelter; the oldest operating hotel in the state; one of the biggest box office busts in movie history; and a theatre that has been producing plays for some 70 years.
Central Florida Road Trip visits the City of New Smyrna Beach, a historical treasure. History abounds from the Sugar Mill Ruins to Old Fort Park; from Mayor Hannah Bonnet to Charles Dummet's grave, from the World's Safest Bathing Beach to the Shark Bite Capital of the World. The city is also known as an Arts community with ties to legendary artist Bob Ross.
The Season 2 premiere of Central Florida Road Trip pays a visit to West Orange County and the city of Winter Garden. In the 1920s the fishing on Lake Apopka helped turn the city into a tourist hotbed. We'll tell you what Winter Garden invention helped transform the farming industry as well as how the refurbished Edgewater Hotel, the Garden Theater and the West Orange Trail helped revive the city.
Central Florida Road Trip visits the home of Rollins College, Winter Park. We'll learn how Rollins was the first college in the state and about a prominent Rollins graduate. We'll tell you about a man named Bob Langford and his important role in Winter Park history. We will also take a scenic boat tour, visit the old Sinkhole, and learn how an Army General and his adopted dog were reunited.
This week Central Florida Road Trip travels to Volusia County and the city of Daytona Beach. We'll explore how NASCAR racing got its start on the beach and what the sport has meant to the city. Learn how Mary Mcleod Bethune's dream became a reality and her role in helping the baseball color barrier be broken in Daytona Beach. We will also tell you about a prominent resident, Brownie the Town Dog.
This week, Central Florida Road Trip pays a visit to Lake County and the city of Tavares. Join us as we discover the city's rich history, how it got its name, and how it became known as "America's Seaplane City". We'll take your for a cruise though the Dora Canal and go for a train ride as well. Plus find out what NASCAR legend was born in Tavares. That and much more on Central Florida Road Trip.
Central Florida Road Trip pays a visit to Brevard County and the Melbourne/Eau Gallie area. Did you know that Melbourne's history dates back to prehistoric times and that the city was actually founded by freed slaves? We will explore the history behind Naval Air Station Melbourne, Overland Park, the Rossetter House, Green Gables and the largest community-built zoo in the world.
This week Central Florida Road Trip explores Flagler County. Did you know that size-wise, Bunnell is the second largest city in the state of Florida? We'll learn what is happening at Marineland and what ever happened to Marco Polo Park. We will explore the Bulow Plantation, the Flagler Beach Arts project and the home of a real princess.
This week Central Florida Roadtrip stops in Oviedo. Originally settled due to its proximity to Lake Jessup. This agriculture town epitomizes Central Florida, from alligators, to citrus to modern development. Plus an odd connection to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Central Florida Roadtrip visits the city of Deland. From a beginning as just a small hollow, through investment and agricultural struggles, to the modern development and attractions we see today, Deland has quite the story. We take the opportunity to visit Stetson University and explore the local arts scene.
From humble beginnings in the sticks on the east side of town, to a prominent place on the national stage in education, we will look at space, sports and the road to success for the University of Central Florida on Central Florida Road Trip.
Central Florida Roadtrip makes some spooky stops at haunted spots. From the world famous "Psychic Capital of the World" to the Ghost Tours of Sanford, we'll take a trip through Central Florida's paranormal past and hear some unbelievable stories along the way.
This Central Florida Roadtrip takes flight at Kennedy Space Center. This center for the nation's space program houses more than just the future of rocketry, but also a deep history of the space industry and human space travel. We visit the Vehicle Assembly Building and learn about the role of the Space Center in the Space Race.
Central Florida Roadtrip takes a look back at Central Florida's key role in our nation's military. We reflect on Central Florida's legacy as a pilot training ground, and the lives of those who volunteered their lives in defense of their homes. We visit important military bases in Orlando, Sanford, and Cocoa Beach.
The Central Florida Roadtrip Live journey through history stops to refuel with the locals at the Town House in Oviedo! We’ll talk with Mayor Dominic Persampiere, take a ride on Lake Jessup, and even try our hand at some Oviedo trivia.
The Central Florida Roadtrip Live journey through history stops at the Plant St. Markets to visit the Crooked Can Brewing Company! We’ll talk about how history meets the present in this community gathering place, take a look back at the people and places that put Winter Garden on the map, and even go a little wild at the Oakland Nature Preserve.
The Central Florida Roadtrip Live journey through our past stops at the historic Mather Building at the Mathers Social Gathering! We’ll talk about how the past meets the present in some of Orlando’s most interesting structures, take a look back at the people and places that put Orlando on the map, and see what we can dig up…metaphorically speaking…at Orlando’s Greenwood Cemetery.
The Central Florida Roadtrip Live journey through history stops on the Space Coast! We’ll talk about how the history of the space program changed the face of this community, take a look back at the people and places that put the Space Coast on the map, and hang ten with the Surfing Santas at the Florida Surf Museum.
Central Florida Roadtrip Season Five kicks off with Dr. Phil Hoffman heading down the highway to Ocala. We’ll take in history and horse country, and also check out some horsepower with Big Daddy Don Garlits. Plus, who wouldn’t be tickled pink by a visit to the Flamingo Museum? Fun facts, artifacts and more on our journey through history!
Central Florida Roadtrip continues its journey through history with a trip to Apopka. Foliage, feathers and furry friends are all a part of the Central Florida Roadtrip to Apopka. Fun facts, artifacts and more on our journey through history!
Central Florida Roadtrip continues its journey through history with a trip to Eatonville and Maitland. We’ll look at how these historically-linked neighbors have influenced each other’s progress, and learn more about one of Eatonville’s most famous residents, author Zora Neale Hurston. Fun facts, artifacts and more on our journey through history!
Central Florida Roadtrip continues its journey through history with a trip to Sumter County. Find out how this mostly rural community holds a special reverence for the battles of history and memorializes those who fought them. Fun facts, artifacts and more on our journey through history!
Central Florida Roadtrip continues its journey through history with stops at some of our favorite landmarks. From the tallest point on the coast to the role a sinkhole played for a famous fountain, we’ll hopscotch across Central Florida to find the stories behind some of our most recognizable landmarks. Fun facts, artifacts and more on our journey through history!
Central Florida Roadtrip continues its journey through history with a look at the theme parks that started it all. We’ll meet mermaids and gunslingers, revisit the fun and mysterious, and even send in the clowns. Fun facts, artifacts and more on our journey through history!
As we live through history right now, host Dr. Phil Hoffman and producer Buddy Pittman take a look at our trip to Orlando – The City Beautiful. They’ll share stories, memories, and behind-the-scenes moments.
As we live through history right now, host Dr. Phil Hoffman and producer Buddy Pittman take a look at our trip to Daytona Beach - The World's Most Famous Beach. They’ll share stories, memories, and behind-the-scenes moments.
As we live through history right now, host Dr. Phil Hoffman and producer Buddy Pittman take a look at our trip to Sanford – Historic Waterfront Gateway City. They’ll share stories, memories, and behind-the-scenes moments.
As we live through history right now, host Dr. Phil Hoffman and producer Buddy Pittman take a look at our trip to Winter Park. They’ll share stories, memories, and behind-the-scenes moments.
As we live through history right now, host Dr. Phil Hoffman and producer Buddy Pittman take a look at our trip to Tavares – America’s Seaplane City. They’ll share stories, memories, and behind-the-scenes moments.
As we live through history right now, host Dr. Phil Hoffman and producer Buddy Pittman take a look at our trip to Oviedo. They’ll share stories, memories, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Hemingway in Florida takes a look at one of literature's most iconic writers, Ernest Hemingway. He lived in Florida for only nine years in the 1930s, but his bigger than life personality left an imprint on the Sunshine State that perhaps looms even larger today. We will travel to Key West and talk with the people who know the impact that Hemingway had on Florida and the impact Florida had on him.
On this edition of Central Florida Roadtrip, we’re taking a journey through the history of Brevard County. We’ll reflect on the impact of pioneer civil rights leader, Harry T. Moore, then we’ll dig into Titusville’s past with the Windover archeological site, and we’ll raise the curtain on the historic Cocoa Village Playhouse… all this and more on this Brevard County edition of Central Florida Roadtrip.
On this edition of Central Florida Roadtrip, we’re taking a journey through the history of Polk County. We’ll soar through the past of aviation at Fantasy of Flight, then we’ll get a taste of old Florida with the sweet treats of Davidson’s of Dundee, we’ll visit a community honoring the hard work of America’s letter carriers and more!
On this edition of Central Florida Roadtrip, we’re taking a journey through the history of Volusia County. We’re shining a light on the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse…then we’ll head to Holly Hill to share the impact of the iconic Whac-a-Mole arcade game and we’ll paint a picture on Bob Ross’ legacy… all this and more on this Volusia County edition of Central Florida Roadtrip.
On this edition of Central Florida Roadtrip, we’re taking a journey through the history of Osceola County. We’ll lift the lid on how Brownie Wise and the Tupperware company impacted Kissimmee and beyond, then we’ll be milking the history behind the Reptile World Serpentarium, and we’ll discover why St. Cloud is nicknamed the “Soldier City”...all this and more!
On this edition of Central Florida Roadtrip, we’re taking a journey through the history of Lake County. We’ll visit one of Florida’s oldest Roadside attractions – the Presidents Hall of Fame, then honor the legacy and courage of Mabel Norris Reese, and we’ll step back in time at the Howey Mansion… all this and more!
We’re taking a journey through the history of Orange County. We’ll see how Nehrling Gardens has bloomed since the early 1900s, then we’ll bring music to your ears with the Bach Festival Society, and we’ll get a behind the scenes look from when Orlando’s city hall made it onto the silver screen. All this and more on this Orange County edition of Central Florida Roadtrip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we’re taking a journey through the history of Jacksonville. We’ll visit the Treaty Oak where one of the oldest Florida tourist attractions once lived. Then, we’ll capture the city’s rich film and music past, and we’ll raise the curtain on the historic Florida Theatre… all this and more on this Jacksonville edition of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we’re taking a journey through the history of Gainesville. We’ll chomp our way through the beginnings of the University of Florida, paint a picture of the city’s local and national art scene, soar through the Lubee Bat Conservancy plus, learn about other wildlife housed in the Alachua area…all this and more on this Gainesville edition of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we’re taking a journey through the history of Tampa. We’ll get a taste of Florida’s oldest restaurant located in Ybor City. Then, we’ll touch base about how baseball influenced the city. Plus, we’ll dive into wetlands and marine life at the Florida aquarium …all this and more on this Tampa edition of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we’re taking a journey through the history of the Everglades. We’ll talk about the environment, the history of advocacy and its preservation. We’ll explore its importance to Florida, from its wildlife and its ecosystem to climate and conversation…all this and more on this Everglades edition of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we’re taking a journey through the history of St. Petersburg. We’ll walk down memory lane at the St. Pete Pier. Then, we’ll paint a picture of what its like to go to the Dali museum. Plus, we’ll visit the largest and oldest shuffleboard club in the world…all this and more on this Everglades edition of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we’re taking a journey through the history of Florida’s Unique Attractions. We’ll dive into the history of Weeki Wachee Springs, AKA “the city of mermaids”. Plus, step right this way, as we head down to Sarasota for the Ringling Circus...all this and more as we visit extraordinary parks, attractions, and natural wonders across the state.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we're taking a journey through the history of Tallahassee. We'll visit Mission San Luis which is the only reconstructed Spanish mission in Florida. We'll also stop by FSU's campus to check out the sod cemetery and the Flying High Circus...... all this and more on this Tallahassee edition of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we're taking a journey to the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine. We visit some of Henry Flagler's old hotels, and see what the colonial period was like for the city. Plus we hear how the town was pivotal in the Civil Rights Act....all this and more on this St. Augustine edition of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we're taking a journey through the history of Sarasota. We'll explore how Sarasota became a small city with big city arts and hear about a woman who was pivotal in its history. Stops include the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, the Ringling Museum of Art and more on this Sarasota edition of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we'll introduce you to a few inventors and innovators with ties to Florida. From learning about the origins of refrigeration - to WiFi to Gatorade to one of the most licensed technologies for NASA. Each innovation has a backstory. All this and more on this Inventors edition of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we're taking a journey through the history of Miami. We make a pit stop in a neighborhood revitalized through street art, we visit Calle Ocho and stop to check-out the oldest performing arts group in Florida...all this and more on this Miami edition of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we're taking a journey through the history of Miami Beach. Our stops will include a spot once called the "World's Largest Jigsaw Puzzle", an area with the most concentration of Art Deco in the world, and a museum filled with Jewish history in Florida...all this and more on this Miami Beach edition of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we explore the history of Lakeland. We’ll stop at Joker Marchant Stadium where the Detroit Tigers hold their spring training. Plus we make pit stops at the Florida Air Museum, Florida Polytechnic University, Silver Moon Drive In Theatre and Bonnet Springs Park. Join us for the ride on this Lakeland Episode of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we explore the history of Winter Park. We’ll explore several museums including The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens and the Rollins Museum of Art. We also make a pit stop at Rollins College. Join us for the Winter Park episode of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we explore the history of Clearwater. This city is more than pretty beaches. We learn how it became the Pinellas County seat and make pit stops at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Robert’s Christmas Wonderland and the old Kapok Tree Inn. Join us for the ride on this Clearwater episode of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we explore the history of DeLand. We learn how the city got its name plus we make pit stops at the Athens Theatre, Stetson University and an old sugar mill from the 1800s that converted to a pancake house. Join us for the ride on this DeLand Episode of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we explore the history of Highlands County. Join us as we explore Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid where we get a glimpse of what old Florida was like. We make pit stops at the Sebring International Raceway, some of Lake Placid’s murals and Maxwell Groves Country Store. Join us for the ride on this Highlands County episode of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we explore the history of the space program at Kennedy Space Center. You’ll hear from some of those who navigated the progress of the United States’ space race and how the history is within your reach. Join us for the ride on this Kennedy Space Center episode of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we explore the history of Oviedo. Where else can you find a farming community with a passion for pinball? We introduce you to some of the families who were early settlers in the area and still operate businesses in the city. Plus we make a pit stop at a house with a basement…in Florida! Join us for the ride on this Oviedo episode of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we explore the history of Tarpon Springs. We explore the major industry that brought a large Greek population to the Tampa Bay area and make a pitstop at the Safford House. We explore the Brooker Creek Preserve which is the largest greenspace in Pinellas County. Join us for the ride on this Tarpon Springs episode of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we explore the history of Winter Garden. We’re exploring more of Central Florida with pit stops at the Edgewater Hotel, the Garden Theatre and Plant Street. Plus we learn about a hometown hero who served during World War II. Join us for the ride on this Winter Garden episode of Florida Road Trip.
On this edition of Florida Road Trip, we explore the history of Pensacola. The city is known as the “Cradle of Naval Aviation” and we find out why. We make a pitstop at the National Naval Aviation Museum and talk to former members of the Blue Angels. Plus, we check out the Gulf Islands National Seashore and the lighthouse. Join us for the ride on this Pensacola episode of Florida Road Trip.
Explore Orlando beyond the theme parks in this episode of Florida Road Trip. Discover hidden histories from Greenwood Cemetery to Little Vietnam and meet the people who shaped the City Beautiful, including pioneers, civil rights leaders, and cultural trailblazers. A journey through Orlando’s rich, diverse past and present.
Explore Coral Gables on Florida Road Trip! Discover the city’s history, Mediterranean charm, iconic Biltmore Hotel, Cuban culture, and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. From poetic dreams to architectural wonders, this city blends heritage, beauty, and resilience in every corner.
Join the ride to Sanford, where steamboats, citrus, and celery shaped a city full of character. Explore the legacy of freed slaves in Georgetown, the charm of the Central Florida Zoo, and the history of a World War II-era airport. Florida Road Trip uncovers the people, places, and stories that make Sanford a one-of-a-kind Florida destination.
Explore Fort Myers' past from ancient Calusa civilization to Edison and Ford’s winter retreat and innovations. Discover immersive museums, historic homes, and baseball legends in this latest Florida Road Trip episode. History, science, and sunshine converge in this unforgettable Gulf Coast journey.
Explore the University of Central Florida’s bold journey from a space-age vision to a powerhouse of innovation. From lunar labs and laser research to quirky mascots and Spirit Splash, this episode dives into UCF’s history, traditions, and its mission to shape the future. Go Knights, Charge On!
Explore Collier County’s past through Immokalee’s Seminole roots, Marco Island’s ancient Calusa culture, Naples’ tropical transformation, and Everglades City’s wild legacy. Discover the history and conservation triumphs in this memorable Florida Road Trip.
Explore Ocala where history, horsepower, and heritage collide. From ancient forts and glass-bottom boats to world-famous horses and drag racing legends, this episode reveals the stories that make Ocala a true crossroads for the past and present.
Journey to Nassau County, Florida’s northern gateway, where history runs deep. From Revolutionary War battles and railroad roots in Callahan to Victorian charm in Fernandina Beach, to the legacy of Gullah Geechee people and American Beach, this episode uncovers stories that shaped Florida’s past.