In 1942, as U-boats prowled Florida's coast sinking ships within sight of shore, Nazi Germany launched an even bolder attack - Operation Pastorius. Four Nazi agents landed on Ponte Vedra Beach, carrying explosives and cash for a two-year sabotage campaign against American infrastructure. While their mission failed spectacularly, this forgotten chapter of Florida history reveals how our state became an actual battleground during World War II. From Jacksonville hotels to unmarked graves, discover the true story of the Nazi infiltration that brought global conflict directly to Florida's shore.

In this episode of Mysteries of the Marsh, we delve into the intriguing story of George Colby, a trance medium whose vision led him to the Florida wilderness in the late 1800s. Guided by his spirit guide, Seneca, Colby founded what would become Cassadaga, the oldest continuously operating Spiritualist community in the American South. From his early life in New York to his prophetic journey south, we explore how one man’s sight transformed a patch of Florida land into a spiritual refuge. Join us as we uncover the mysteries of Colby’s visions, the founding of Cassadaga, and the profound impact of Spiritualism on the region’s history.

It was supposed to be an ordinary crossing. But in 1980, a quiet night on Tampa Bay ended with the worst peacetime disaster in Coast Guard history — and just months later, a second tragedy struck the same stretch of water. This episode traces the collision that sank the USCGC Blackthorn, the heroism of one young sailor who refused to abandon his shipmates, and the catastrophic bridge collapse that followed. Two disasters, one broken channel — and a legacy still etched into Florida’s waters.