Central Florida Public Media

Central Florida Public Media Central Florida’s source for trustworthy, independent journalism that’s grounded in listening to our community, plus national news and programs from NPR.

Central Florida Public Media, previously named WMFE, is a nonprofit, public media news organization based in Orlando, Fla., dedicated to delivering trustworthy, independent journalism to nine counties across Central Florida. Community owned and independently operated, Central Florida Public Media is primarily supported by generous individual donors, foundations and corporate sponsors. The organiza

tion operates 90.7, metro Orlando’s primary provider of NPR programming; 90.7-2 HD Classical; and 89.5 WMFV, public radio for The Villages, Leesburg and The Golden Triangle. Additionally, Central Florida Public Media’s programming can be enjoyed on multiple platforms including all podcast platforms, smart speakers and the Central Florida Public Media app and website. To learn more, visit cfpublic.org. Vision
Our vision is to lead Central Florida’s community conversation, based on substantiated facts and respect for diverse perspectives. We aim to be the essential source for distinctive journalism, grounded in listening and committed to creating a safe but challenging space to broaden our understanding of each other and the world. We strive to be a model workplace that embraces risk, innovation, and authenticity. Mission
Central Florida Public Media provides Central Florida with journalism and fact-based content that empower the community to better understand and participate in our diverse and complex world

Problems We Solve
Central Florida Public Media addresses four key community challenges:
● Misinformation & Disinformation
In a time when information is plentiful but not always factual, we are fiercely committed to accuracy and context in all our content.
● Shrinking Journalism Ecosystem
In a time of declining investment in professional journalism across the nation and in Central Florida, we are committed to preserving and bolstering the critical role of a free press in our democratic society.
● Division
In a time of extreme discord in our nation and our community, we are committed to providing a space for civil, thoughtful dialogue that creates a sense of community by building understanding of diverse perspectives, experiences, and realities.
● Uncertainty
In a time of constant change and anxiety about the future, we are committed to providing clarity without sensationalism, in order to empower our audience to make informed decisions. How We’re Funded
Central Florida Public Media is community-owned and operated and is supported by generous individual donors, foundations, corporate sponsors. A small portion of our revenue comes from state and federal funding sources.

11/20/2025

The Orange County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a TV and film incentive program using $25 million in Tourist Development Tax funds over five years.

Commissioners heard from more than a dozen University of Central Florida film students and industry professionals who wanted the chance to stay in Orlando and work instead of fleeing to Atlanta, Texas or California.

Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2025-11-18/orange-county-to-offer-tv-and-film-incentives-up-to-1-million

11/19/2025

This week on Are We There Yet? Podcast, we talked with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Terry Oswalt for some tips on spotting Saturn and Jupiter this month.

Hear about more of the events you've seen in the night sky: https://bit.ly/4oVWu9k

Be sure to subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast app!

Growth shapes our neighborhoods. Belonging shapes our lives.On December 11, we are bringing the community together to ta...
11/19/2025

Growth shapes our neighborhoods. Belonging shapes our lives.
On December 11, we are bringing the community together to talk honestly about home, identity, and connection in a region that is rapidly evolving.
Join the conversation and add your voice.

More Event Info & RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/48kIyzA

Scientists at the University of Central Florida are studying saliva from dementia patients to better understand how musi...
11/19/2025

Scientists at the University of Central Florida are studying saliva from dementia patients to better understand how music can benefit aging brains.

On Friday, the Pegasus String Quartet will put on the second in a series of three concerts for dementia patients enrolled in a trial. (The concerts are also open to the general public.)

For those enrolled in the trial, UCF scientists will take samples of saliva before and after the shows to see how the music affects their brains.

Read more: https://www.cfpublic.org/health/2025-11-19/ucf-researchers-use-music-and-saliva-to-better-understand-alzheimers

The Orange County Commission will vote Tuesday on a five-year, $5 million-per-year film and TV incentive program.  The i...
11/19/2025

The Orange County Commission will vote Tuesday on a five-year, $5 million-per-year film and TV incentive program. The incentives would be paid for from the Tourist Development Tax. A year and a half ago, the commission created a nine-member task force to develop the film incentive program and bring more movies, television shows and commercials to Orange County. Roseann Harrington, the mayor's chief of staff, led the effort. She said it's geared toward small to medium-size film projects -- "maybe an independent film, something on a streaming service.

https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2025-11-18/orange-county-to-offer-tv-and-film-incentives-up-to-1-million

✍️️: Joe Byrnes
📰: Central Florida Public Media

Brevard County commissioners will discuss on Tuesday whether to draft an ordinance for the November 2026 ballot that wou...
11/19/2025

Brevard County commissioners will discuss on Tuesday whether to draft an ordinance for the November 2026 ballot that would ask voters to renew the half-cent sales tax currently funding the Save Our Indian River Lagoon program.

The SOIRL program funds projects to reduce pollution and improve water quality in the Indian River Lagoon, one of 28 federally-designated Estuaries of National Significance. Four of those nationally significant estuaries are located in Florida; the IRL is the only one on the state’s east coast.

Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2025-11-17/brevard-voters-could-get-chance-renew-lagoon-sales-tax

✍️️: Molly Duerig
📰: Central Florida Public Media

11/18/2025

Three school districts, including one in Central Florida, will be a part of a new statewide effort to use drones to improve safety in K-12 schools.

Broward and Leon school districts, and Volusia County Schools in Central Florida, have been chosen to participate in the Campus Guardian Angel Pilot Program.

Florida is the first state to deploy the technology and has committed $557,000 to the program. Each drone costs about $3,000.

Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2025-11-17/three-florida-school-districts-test-drones-protect-against-active-shooters

Three school districts, including one in Central Florida, will be a part of a new statewide effort to use drones to impr...
11/18/2025

Three school districts, including one in Central Florida, will be a part of a new statewide effort to use drones to improve safety in K-12 schools.

Broward and Leon school districts, and Volusia County Schools in Central Florida, have been chosen to participate in the Campus Guardian Angel Pilot Program.

In some schools, the program will use drones designed by Texas company Campus Guardian Angel to distract and disarm an active shooter in the event of a mass shooting and to collect audio and video of potential threats.

Florida is the first state to deploy the technology and has committed $557,000 to the program.

Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2025-11-17/three-florida-school-districts-test-drones-protect-against-active-shooters

With the government having returned to operations, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, will have i...
11/15/2025

With the government having returned to operations, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, will have its services back on, as well. When funds do return, however, some Florida residents will no longer qualify.
Here's what you need to know.

Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2025-11-14/as-snap-returns-new-work-rules-apply

✍️️: Joe Mario Pedersen
📰: Central Florida Public Media

Blue Origin successfully launched its 321-foot-tall New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday...
11/15/2025

Blue Origin successfully launched its 321-foot-tall New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday afternoon.

The rocket’s payload was NASA’s ESCAPADE mission, or Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers, set to Mars. The twin ESCAPADE satellites, named Blue and Gold, will study the planet’s magnetosphere and solar winds. This could help scientists understand why Mars is inhabitable and why the planet lost its atmosphere.

Blue and Gold successfully deployed, but they have to wait for Mars and Earth to align before actually reaching the red planet in 2027.

https://www.cfpublic.org/space/2025-11-13/new-glenn-launches-successfully-lands-booster-and-sends-probes-to-mars

11/15/2025

This week on Spotlight: “Let the People Sing” explores Zora Neale Hurston's legacy at Rollins College. Let the People Sing” is a documentary drama focused on Zora Neale Hurston and based on historical records, letters, and playbills found in Rollins archives.

Get the Spotlight podcast to listen on demand!
https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/spotlight/2025-11-13/spotlight-let-the-people-sing-explores-zora-neale-hurstons-legacy-at-rollins-college

Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your fav podcast app!

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