BUY ME A COFFEE and Help Support the Show. Thank youIn this episode, I explore the life and legacy of Florida businessman James Neville McArthur, the founding father of the never-to-be-forgotten...

Long before Miami became one of the world's most famous cities, it was a remote frontier settlement along the Miami River. In this episode of Tales From South Florida, we explore the lives of...

In this episode of *Tales From South Florida*, we explore one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history — the devastating 1928 Lake Okeechobee Hurricane.Discover what South Florida was...

A song honoring that big, steel barn with lousy acoustics, a leaky roof and our youthful memories all in one place; The Hollywood SportatoriumWritten by Bill Monty with vocals and music by...

Who were Julia Tuttle and Eddie Rickenbacker—and why do their names appear on two of Miami’s most traveled roadways?In this episode of Tales From South Florida, Bill Monty takes a closer look at...

Explore the fascinating world of animal species found only in Florida. From the elusive Florida panther to the tiny Key deer and rare Miami blue butterfly, this episode of Tales From South Florida...

Every day we travel from Broward County to Miami-Dade County to Monroe County, but have you ever stopped to wonder why the counties have those names? I have. Come with me, your host Bill Monty, to...

Take a TALK Down Memory Lane and explore the life and legacy of Hugh Taylor Birch, the Chicago businessman whose land purchases helped shape Fort Lauderdale’s development. The story continues...

Once upon a time there was a small agricultural community founded by a group of immigrants looking for a better life. The whole enterprise was successful for a brief moment in time. Now it exists as...

One of the first episodes in the Tales From South Florida podcast series was a TALK Down Memory Lane to recall an old steel hanger of a concert venue that captivated the hearts, souls and memories of...

In this powerful episode of Tales From South Florida, we Take a TALK Down Memory Lane to one of the most painful and defining moments in Miami history—the killing of Miami resident Arthur McDuffie,...

It was a day unlike any other in modern memory for South Floridians.January 19, 1977. The Day It Snowed. In South Florida. For approximately 1 1/2 hours, little snow flurries dotted the landscape...

It's a jungle out there, South Florida. Miami has been home to some of the best, most unique theme attractions anywhere, so let's Take a TALK Down Memory Lane to recall what was and what...

In this episode of Tales From South Florida,Take a TALK Down Memory Lane as host Bill Monty explores the founding and evolution of Hollywood, Florida — from scrubland and marshes to a planned,...

In this episode of Tales from South Florida, we dive deep into the 100ʳᵗʰ anniversary of the iconic Freedom Tower in downtown Miami. We trace its journey from a 1925 newspaper skyscraper to the...

Halloween is coming soon and there are almost as many scary stories about Florida to be told than there are waves at a beach. And it seems that some of them may be true.Yes, I know, legends abound...

Hollywood, Florida is turning 100 this year! But what do you get a city that’s celebrating a full century of sunshine, stories, and South Florida style?In this special centennial episode, we’re...

The history of gambling in South Florida is as colorful as it is nostalgic. On this TALK Down Memory Lane, we dive into the world of smoky jai alai frontons, the thrill of betting on Joey and other...

We're celebrating International Podcast Day today! Thank you for your support of my podcasts, Tales from South Florida and Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older, BUT, if you've ever...

On August 4, 2025, South Florida media history was made. After more than 60 years as a major TV network affiliate, WPLG Local 10 boldly stepped away to reinvent itself as an independent powerhouse in...