The Voice Box - Ever wonder what’s on the mind of your child or teenager? One Florida mother did, and then she invented a way to find out. New Florida explores the phenomenon of the Voice Box. Now in over 100 schools, this cardboard box gets kids to open up, and gives adults a peek at their secret thoughts, opinions, and feelings.

Fish and Wildlife Research Institute - New Florida meets the caretakers of Florida’s fragile environment at the recently-formed Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg. The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute is made up of researchers and scientists charged with monitoring the state's natural resources and wildlife. Their findings are then used by lawmakers in Tallahassee to ensure that the delicate balance between the state's growing human population and the protection of our wildlife, marine mammals, fisheries, and estuaries stays in check.

Adopt-A-Road - What does it mean to "adopt" a road, and what would possess a person to spend his or her weekends picking up other people’s garbage? New Florida finds out when we meet twins Kyle & Austin Elliott and their parents. This Palm Beach County family has pledged to keep a mile-long stretch of road near home litter free.
Related links
Florida Dept. of Transportation

Home Movie Makers - New Florida gets a look through the viewfinder of the Miami Moviemakers, a prominent amateur film club that lasted for 4 decades. These enthusiastic filmmakers saw life as one big movie set. Now, as that technology fades away, historians say old film reels like these are treasures that should be preserved. After World War II, moviemaking became affordable past times for hobbyists, and amateur film clubs sprang up around the country. These clubs provided a forum for movie-camera owners to learn about the technology and hone their own skills through popular moviemaking contests.
Related links:
Florida Moving Image Archive