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.

Attorney General James Uthmeier said Monday that "homelessness is not permitted" as he addressed a notice sent to Winter...
01/13/2026

Attorney General James Uthmeier said Monday that "homelessness is not permitted" as he addressed a notice sent to Winter Haven last week alleging violations of a state law that bans overnight camping on public property.

The city responded to the notice on Friday, insisting Winter Haven is in compliance.

The violation notice cited a resident's complaint accusing the city of letting more and more people reside in parks and on sidewalks and public benches. The notice includes photographs of people sleeping out in the open.

https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2026-01-13/uthmeier-florida-camping-ban-law-homelessness-not-permitted

✍️️: Joe Byrnes 📰: Central Florida Public Media

01/13/2026

Recently on Engage: Why Fast-Food Resolutions Fail.

The beginning of January is peak New Year’s resolutions season. It’s a time when many swear off fast food. Then the resolution starts to crumble. To understand what research says about the reasons fresh starts around fast food often fail, Ty Matejowsky, Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at UCF, joins Engage. He specializes in cultural anthropology and food studies.

Hear the full episode of Engage &
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https://bit.ly/3LxNtES

Florida’s statewide teachers union says teacher and staff vacancies have gone up in the first half of the school year de...
01/12/2026

Florida’s statewide teachers union says teacher and staff vacancies have gone up in the first half of the school year despite signs the state’s ongoing teacher shortage was showing modest improvements.

The Florida Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, conducts a count of teacher vacancies in August and then again in January every year. In August, there were 2,260 vacancies. Now, there are 2,363 vacancies statewide.

That’s unexpected, says the teachers union. Usually these numbers improve as the year goes on and districts have the chance to fill open positions.

“By the middle of the year, most positions should already be filled. Instead, with thousands of vacancies still halfway through the year, the data reflects a larger problem: these vacancies aren’t just unfilled but are positions that districts simply can’t fill,” read a statement from the FEA.

The FEA calls this uptick in vacancies “a troubling sign that the situation is getting worse not better.”

The Florida Department of Education pushed back against the claims and what it called the FEA's flawed methodology it uses to calculate vacancies.

Read the full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2026-01-09/statewide-teachers-union-says-teacher-staff-vacancies-increased-in-first-half-of-school-year

01/09/2026

NASA says a crew member on the International Space Station is unwell. The agency canceled a planned spacewalk for Thursday and is taking the rare step of ending the Crew-11 mission early.

01/09/2026

A medical concern involving one of the crew members cancelled a planned spacewalk Thursday. Now NASA says the issue could cut the entire mission short.

NASA considers returning station crew early due to medical concern.Here's the story:
01/09/2026

NASA considers returning station crew early due to medical concern.

Here's the story:

A medical concern involving one of the crew members cancelled a planned spacewalk Thursday. Now NASA says the issue could cut the entire mission short.

01/07/2026

The 2026 legislative session starts next week in Florida, and Democratic lawmakers have introduced proposals aimed at curbing the governor's emergency powers.

Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted some of his priorities ahead of the next legislative session at a press conference in Sand...
01/07/2026

Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted some of his priorities ahead of the next legislative session at a press conference in Sanderson on Monday which includes the elimination of property taxes on homesteaded properties, along with raises for corrections officers, highway patrol and law enforcement.

And the governor continued his call for parental rights and protections for kids and parents when it comes to artificial intelligence.

“We want to make sure we're protecting parents and kids, especially from AI. Some of the stuff that's happening is not good for young people, not good for families,” DeSantis said.

Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2026-01-05/ai-protection-part-of-gov-desantis-legislative-priorities-for-january-session

✍️️: Danielle Prieur 📰: Central Florida Public Media

Latest Engage episode: "2025: A Year of Joy"Engage looks back at the most inspiring, the most joyful, the most engaging ...
01/07/2026

Latest Engage episode: "2025: A Year of Joy"

Engage looks back at the most inspiring, the most joyful, the most engaging segments of 2025, including a look at a manatee rescue program, the renovation of a historic home on the Bethune-Cookman campus, a unique skateboarding community, Maitland's finest confections and a look at John Lennon’s visit to Disney World.

Hear the show / Get the podcast: https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-01-01/2025-a-year-of-joy

Yet another Central Florida school district is considering closing schools due to under enrollment. This time it’s Cape ...
01/07/2026

Yet another Central Florida school district is considering closing schools due to under enrollment. This time it’s Cape View Elementary in Brevard Public Schools.

Under enrollment and budget shortfalls are forcing the district to consider closing Cape View. If closed, students would attend nearby Roosevelt Elementary instead.

Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2026-01-05/brevard-public-schools-considers-closing-cape-view-elementary

✍️️: Danielle Prieur 📰: Central Florida Public Media

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