Media kit and episode images available here.
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2025) – Orlando's untold stories take center stage in the season premiere of Florida Road Trip, airing at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, on WUCF.
Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning journalist Scott Fais, the episode explores Orlando's layered past, from the quiet legacies found in Greenwood Cemetery to the vibrant cultural traditions of Little Vietnam.
Viewers will meet local historians, community leaders and lifelong residents who reflect on the people and places that helped shape the City Beautiful beyond the theme parks.
Featured voices include:
- Rachel Williams, historian, Orange County Regional History Center
- James C. Clark, Ph.D., historian and author
- Ricky Ly, food blogger and author
- Cecilia Nguyen, lifelong resident
- Hoang Doan (H.D.), Vietnam Unforgettable Memory Advisor
- Danielle Abdul-Nabi, Greenwood Cemetery Manager
- Sarah Boye, historian
- Elizabeth Grace, Association to Preserve African American Society, History and Tradition
- Lisa Early, Director of Families, Parks and Recreation, City of Orlando
Episode highlights include:
- The history of Greenwood Cemetery, including notable veterans and people who shaped Orlando
- The legacy of the Wells'Built Museum as a safe haven during segregation
- Cultural preservation and community in Little Vietnam and the Mills 50 District
- The history of Lake Eola Park's iconic fountain and its swans
This episode marks the launch of Florida Road Trip’s 2025 season, which features eight new episodes airing weekly on WUCF and statewide.
The series began in 2017 in Sanford and has since grown to explore stories across Florida's cities and towns, connecting viewers with their local history and culture.
Stream the episode for free the day after broadcast, or binge early with WUCF Passport. To explore episodes and learn more, visit www.floridaroadtrip.org.
Media kit and episode images available here.
To request interviews with featured guests or producers, contact:
Christine Dellert Mullon, christine@sondersays.com, 407.718.0199
About WUCF: WUCF serves as the region's trusted source for educational programming, arts, culture and local storytelling. As Central Florida's only PBS affiliate and home for jazz, WUCF offers free, accessible content that enriches lives, fosters curiosity and strengthens the community. Guided by the mission "We Change Lives," WUCF is committed to connecting, inspiring and empowering audiences across all platforms. To explore WUCF's impact and programming, visit www.wucf.org.
