Florida Spectacular
Take a weekly trip across Florida with authors Cathy Salustri and Rick Kilby and discover a side of Florida you never knew existed. From the scallops in Panhandle bays to the Hemingway cats in Key West, every week's a Florida adventure.
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Florida Spectacular
Episode 263: Florida Journalism, Why It's In Trouble, and How To Save It
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Rick and Cathy showcase the state of journalism in Florida and talk about hyperlocal papers.
Five of our Favorite Hyperlocal Weekly Newspapers
The Community Paper (Orlando area)
The Gabber Newspaper (Gulfport and South Pinellas)
Winter Park Voice (Winter Park)
West Volusia Beacon (West Volusia)
The Herald (Gadsden County)
Keys Weekly (Florida Keys)
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