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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.

17/08/2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Alachua, Marion and Putnam County until 5:30pm EDT. Details on the Florida Storms app.

Sunday, August 17th, is National Nonprofit Day! Join us in celebrating by supporting Central Florida Public Media, your ...
17/08/2025

Sunday, August 17th, is National Nonprofit Day! Join us in celebrating by supporting Central Florida Public Media, your local, independent, nonprofit news organization.

Make a donation of any amount by Sunday for a chance to win our "Summer Thank You Gift Bundle," which includes a travel mug, socks, umbrella, tote bag, and an Eton radio!

Donate now at https://www.cfpublic.org/

17/08/2025

Erin is setting records as it became the third hurricane to have the most significant pressure drop in history. Maximum sustained winds increased 85 mph in just 24 hours!

16/08/2025

It’s a cross-county Central Florida collaboration on a Broadway classic in a brand new format: Central Florida Vocal Arts is teaming up with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra to perform "The Music Man in Concert.” The concert/musical hybrid takes over the Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and it places the actors along the edge of the stage with the orchestra smack in the middle.

“The Music Man,” in a nutshell, follows traveling salesman-slash-conman Harold Hill, who rolls into a small town ready to swindle but instead has his heart stolen by the plucky town librarian.

Hear the full episode: https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/spotlight/2025-08-14/the-music-man-in-concert-puts-music-center-stage

Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcast or Spotify!

Once again, a summer wave of COVID-19 is spiking across the country and in Florida. According to the Department of Heal...
14/08/2025

Once again, a summer wave of COVID-19 is spiking across the country and in Florida. According to the Department of Health, Orange County reported the third-highest case totals in the state at the end of July, just before kids returned to the classroom.

What is different is the level of those with updated COVID vaccines, which is low. State data show that 3,200 kids 5-11 years of age received either a vaccine or a booster so far this year. Those numbers are on track to be less than years before: 19,600 in 2024 and 37,700 in 2023, and 289,000 in 2022.

Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/health/2025-08-13/florida-covid-cases-spike-right-before-school

✍️️: Joe Mario Pedersen
📰: Central Florida Public Media

The Seminole County Commission approved two tax increases Tuesday, adding to the cost of a gallon of gasoline and servic...
14/08/2025

The Seminole County Commission approved two tax increases Tuesday, adding to the cost of a gallon of gasoline and services providing electricity, water, natural gas and propane.

The commission voted 4-1, with Commissioner Bob Dallari in opposition, to add five cents to its local share of the gas tax. That'll increase the county's share of the gas tax to 15 cents a gallon and bring the total tax -- federal, state and local -- for people gassing up Seminole County to 61.6 cents.

Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2025-08-13/seminole-county-increases-utilities-tax-to-10-gas-tax-by-5-cents-a-gallon

✍️️: Joe Byrnes
📰: Central Florida Public Media

💛 Caring for your kids and your parents? You’re not alone.Join us Thursday, Aug. 21 for an evening created just for peop...
13/08/2025

💛 Caring for your kids and your parents? You’re not alone.
Join us Thursday, Aug. 21 for an evening created just for people navigating the joys and challenges of multigenerational caregiving.

✨ Live panel conversation
🎤 Record your story
📝 Reflection activities
🌱 Local resources & support

📍 Central Florida Public Media Studios | Free & open to all
🎟 Reserve your spot now:

Where generations meet, stories bloom.

For the first time, United Launch Alliance’s new rocket launched a national security mission Tuesday evening from Ca...
13/08/2025

For the first time, United Launch Alliance’s new rocket launched a national security mission Tuesday evening from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This was Vulcan Centaur rockets first time carrying payloads for the U.S. Space Force.

The mission includes classified payloads, as well as an experimental navigation satellite system – the first of its kind for the Department of Defense in nearly 50 years.

Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/space/2025-08-11/united-launch-alliance-space-force-sending-classified-payloads-into-orbit

✍️️: Marian Summerall
📰: Central Florida Public Media

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