Old Florida Fading? Ichetucknee Memories, Sand Mine Victory & Florida’s Real-Life “Dexter”

Send us Fan MailToday on the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys take a trip back to Old Florida—reminiscing about tubing down the legendary Ichetucknee River back when things were wild, free, and a little less regulated. Is it just nostalgia… or has Florida really changed?From there, we dive into a major update out of Levy County, where a controversial sand mine project faces new developments—and for once, it might actually be good news for Florida’s wild places.Then things take a dark turn…We break down a shocking real-life case eerily similar to Dexter—a vigilante targeting sex offenders and leaving behind gruesome evidence. It’s one of the wildest stories we’ve covered yet, and it’s happening right here in Florida.🦅 Bird of the Week: The iconic Swallow-tailed Kite — one of the most breathtaking birds in the Southern sky. We cover its life cycle, migration, and why seeing one never gets old.⸻🎧 In This Episode:•Old Florida vs Modern Rules — What happened to the Ichetucknee experience?•Levy County Sand Mine Update (and why it matters)•Florida’s Real-Life “Dexter” Case Breakdown•Bird of the Week: Swallow-tailed Kite•Culture, conservation, and the changing soul of Florida⸻🌊 Join the Conversation:Do you think Florida has changed for the better… or lost something along the way?Drop a comment and share your own Old Florida memories. Support the showIntroduction by Butch Faulkner.  Music created on SUNO AI. Support the podcast at: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/palmandpineJoin our Patreon Community https://www.patreon.com/c/PalmandPinePodcastVisit our website:  http://palmandpine.net/Purchase one of Prof. Barlow’s books to support the podcast:http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/dbarlow