WJCT’s Five-Episode Revisit of the Betz Sphere Mystery in Jacksonville

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A five-episode series from WJCT Public Media revisits the Betz sphere mystery in Jacksonville by weaving archival reporting, family memories, and expert analysis from Ron Kivette, Gerri Betz, James Durling-Jones, J. Allen Hynek, and Paul Hynek to explore what the stainless-steel ball might be and why it remains part of local lore.

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Sponsored in part by How to Listen Donate Contact Home Episodes About Extras Support Home Episodes About Extras Shop How To Listen Contact EXTRASEpisode 1 The earliest article pertaining to the Betz sphere in Jacksonville’s daily newspaper’s archive was published on April 11, 1974. The Florida Times-Union article headline: “Bizarre Sphere Is Castle’s Latest Mystery Happening.” (Florida Times-Union Archive) Wayne Betz, 12, ...