Episode 57: The media! They are who we thought they were

What happens when the media decides who gets heard—and who gets silenced? In this episode, former law enforcement officer Michael Dilks of Copville breaks down how he was blocked by Sebastian Daily, a local Indian River County news outlet, after speaking out against Sheriff Eric Flowers. Dilks dives into the reality behind the scenes—highlighting the relationship between Eric Flowers and Sebastian Daily owner Andy Hodges and raising serious questions about whether that connection is influencing what the public is allowed to see. According to Dilks, anything critical of the Sheriff simply doesn’t get published. No coverage. No transparency. No accountability. This episode exposes what happens when local media stops acting as a watchdog and starts acting as a gatekeeper—filtering information to protect power instead of informing the public. If the media won’t report it… Who will? This is more than just one post being blocked— It’s about the danger of selective reporting, the erosion of public trust, and what it means when the people responsible for informing the community choose silence over truth. They are who we thought they were. — Copville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices