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New Smyrna’s Breaking Point
Florida has been selling itself to the rest of the world for years, and now places like New Smyrna Beach — once a quiet coastal town marked by wetlands, surf culture, and open wilderness — are beginning to pay the price.
Making a Monster
Down in Florida, a female suspect for the murder of multiple men challenged the traditional narrative of a male serial killer. She faced lethal injection in 2002, but revaluation of her life reveals Aileen died twice; once as a victim, once as a monster.
The Rise of Reptiles
As temperatures rise, wetlands expand, invasive species spread, and urban development reshapes the land, reptiles are increasingly becoming some of the state’s most adaptable survivors.