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.

Last year, we launched the survey that you now see at the bottom of all of our locally produced news stories in an effor...
06/24/2026

Last year, we launched the survey that you now see at the bottom of all of our locally produced news stories in an effort to better understand how our reporting was landing with you all.

To date, we have more than 1,200 responses. THANK YOU!

At the very heart of what we do is transparency. We’ve heard from so many of you noting additional questions you’ve had after listening or reading our stories. Those questions, those thoughts and ideas stick with us and inform our future reporting.

The feedback you give is incredibly valuable, and we want you to know we’re paying attention, so please, keep it coming.

Keep reading: https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-06-23/transparency-corner-were-listening

06/23/2026

The Orlando City Council voted 4-2 Monday to approve a three-year suspension on the existing review process for development proposals in the city’s Downtown Historic District.

The eight-block area in Downtown Orlando is the oldest of the city’s six historic preservation districts. Designated in 1980, it includes some 80 buildings, many of which were built between the 1880s and early 1940s.

“The Downtown Historic District designation has helped preserve buildings that would otherwise be demolished due to the rapid rate of growth and demand for commercial space in the downtown,” according to the city’s website.

Now, many worry the initiative approved Monday will undermine those preservation efforts.

Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2026-06-22/orlando-drops-historic-preservation-review-to-boost-downtown-development

The Orlando City Council will decide Monday whether to suspend the protections for historic buildings downtown in its ol...
06/22/2026

The Orlando City Council will decide Monday whether to suspend the protections for historic buildings downtown in its oldest historic preservation district.

At a meeting earlier this month, Mayor Buddy Dyer described the moratorium as part of an effort to revitalize Church Street, to address vacancies and blight.

City officials said development is impeded by "restrictive regulations" that include going before the Orlando Historic Preservation Board.

During the moratorium, plans to change the exterior of historic buildings or tear them down would be reviewed by staff. Owners of locally designated historic landmarks could opt in to be part of the new review process.

The historic preservation board voted to oppose the moratorium. Board chair Jeff Thompson expects a surge of new plans from developers.

Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2026-06-19/orlando-could-temporarily-strip-protections-from-historic-buildings-in-downtown

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06/20/2026

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Volusia County voters will decide this November whether to create a conservation lands registry that would require a sup...
06/17/2026

Volusia County voters will decide this November whether to create a conservation lands registry that would require a supermajority vote from council members in order to remove, sell or transfer any listed lands.

Seven representatives serve on the Volusia County Council, so a supermajority vote would require votes of approval from five of them. Right now, state statute allows for council members to sell any county-owned lands with a simple majority vote: four of seven votes, in Volusia’s case.

The supermajority threshold would not apply in cases of eminent domain, or any time a listed property is “being used for a public purpose by the County,” according to the ballot proposal drafted by the county’s charter review commission.

Read the full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2026-06-17/conservation-lands-registry-volusia-county-voters-will-decide

06/16/2026

New FL lawsuit against TikTok. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is alleging TikTok is violating a state law that limits children's use of social media platforms.

Uthmeier has previously announced other lawsuits against large tech platforms, including a lawsuit against the social platform Snapchat under the same law, and criminal and civil investigations against OpenAI.

What do you think, will these lawsuits help protect children as the law intends? Let us know in comments.

Full story; https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-06-16/ag-uthmeier-announces-lawsuit-against-tiktok

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