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February 12, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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February 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Brevard teachers union says 350 members could lose jobs amid districtwide staffing cuts. The district says it’s reducing its workforce by 7%.
https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2026-02-02/brevard-teachers-union-says-350-members-could-lose-jobs-amid-districtwide-staffing-cuts
https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2026-02-02/brevard-teachers-union-says-350-members-could-lose-jobs-amid-districtwide-staffing-cuts
February 3, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Brevard teachers union says 350 members could lose jobs amid districtwide staffing cuts. The district says it’s reducing its workforce by 7%.
https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2026-02-02/brevard-teachers-union-says-350-members-could-lose-jobs-amid-districtwide-staffing-cuts
https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2026-02-02/brevard-teachers-union-says-350-members-could-lose-jobs-amid-districtwide-staffing-cuts
Florida says recreational pot, other citizen initiatives fail to qualify for ballot.
Here's the story: https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-02-02/florida-says-2026-ballot-citizen-led-amendments-failed-including-recreational-marijuana
Here's the story: https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-02-02/florida-says-2026-ballot-citizen-led-amendments-failed-including-recreational-marijuana
Florida says recreational pot, other citizen initiatives fail to qualify for ballot
Smart & Safe Florida, the campaign pushing the marijuana amendment, says the pronouncement is “premature” and “final and complete” signature count by counties hasn’t been reported yet.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Florida says recreational pot, other citizen initiatives fail to qualify for ballot.
Here's the story: https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-02-02/florida-says-2026-ballot-citizen-led-amendments-failed-including-recreational-marijuana
Here's the story: https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-02-02/florida-says-2026-ballot-citizen-led-amendments-failed-including-recreational-marijuana
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills hosted a town hall meeting Thursday night at the Oviedo City Center. Hundreds of constituents arrived, many expressing anger with the congressman over the policies he supports and his recent scandals.
Full story https://bit.ly/49YXvsd
Full story https://bit.ly/49YXvsd
January 30, 2026 at 5:48 PM
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills hosted a town hall meeting Thursday night at the Oviedo City Center. Hundreds of constituents arrived, many expressing anger with the congressman over the policies he supports and his recent scandals.
Full story https://bit.ly/49YXvsd
Full story https://bit.ly/49YXvsd
Alondra Rivas-Jimenez, 20, and Bailey Newcomb, 21, met in the spring of 2024 while interning at an advertising agency and built a friendship. The two sat down to talk politics for the first time in their friendship.
Hear this conversation: https://bit.ly/4a0U96z
Hear this conversation: https://bit.ly/4a0U96z
January 29, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Alondra Rivas-Jimenez, 20, and Bailey Newcomb, 21, met in the spring of 2024 while interning at an advertising agency and built a friendship. The two sat down to talk politics for the first time in their friendship.
Hear this conversation: https://bit.ly/4a0U96z
Hear this conversation: https://bit.ly/4a0U96z
Even colder air mass to arrive in Florida this weekend; will it snow? Florida's cold snap continues as the next cold front brings very cold air, likely the coldest in over a decade for many.
https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-01-29/even-colder-air-mass-to-arrive-in-florida-this-weekend-will-it-snow
https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-01-29/even-colder-air-mass-to-arrive-in-florida-this-weekend-will-it-snow
January 29, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Even colder air mass to arrive in Florida this weekend; will it snow? Florida's cold snap continues as the next cold front brings very cold air, likely the coldest in over a decade for many.
https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-01-29/even-colder-air-mass-to-arrive-in-florida-this-weekend-will-it-snow
https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-01-29/even-colder-air-mass-to-arrive-in-florida-this-weekend-will-it-snow
This week, more than 200 volunteers are helping advocates collect data to quantify homelessness in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/housing-homelessness/2026-01-27/yearly-homelessness-census-central-florida
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/housing-homelessness/2026-01-27/yearly-homelessness-census-central-florida
January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This week, more than 200 volunteers are helping advocates collect data to quantify homelessness in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/housing-homelessness/2026-01-27/yearly-homelessness-census-central-florida
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/housing-homelessness/2026-01-27/yearly-homelessness-census-central-florida
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January 27, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Parents raise concerns as Orange County Public School weighs 7 school closures.
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2026-01-23/parents-raise-concerns-as-orange-county-public-school-weighs-7-school-closures
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2026-01-23/parents-raise-concerns-as-orange-county-public-school-weighs-7-school-closures
January 26, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Parents raise concerns as Orange County Public School weighs 7 school closures.
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2026-01-23/parents-raise-concerns-as-orange-county-public-school-weighs-7-school-closures
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2026-01-23/parents-raise-concerns-as-orange-county-public-school-weighs-7-school-closures
Brevard County, Palm Bay invite the public to a lagoon workshop Monday night. Unless it’s renewed, a half-cent sales tax funding Brevard County’s lagoon restoration program will expire after this year.
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3YxOwaT
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3YxOwaT
January 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Brevard County, Palm Bay invite the public to a lagoon workshop Monday night. Unless it’s renewed, a half-cent sales tax funding Brevard County’s lagoon restoration program will expire after this year.
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3YxOwaT
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3YxOwaT
Trump to hold an 11 a.m. ET press conference on operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-01-03/trump-to-hold-a-press-conference-on-operation-to-remove-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro
https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-01-03/trump-to-hold-a-press-conference-on-operation-to-remove-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro
VIDEO: Trump to hold a press conference on operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Speaking on Fox and Friends Saturday morning, President Trump said U.S. forces sustained some injuries during the operation to remove Venezuelan President Maduro, but no fatalities.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Trump to hold an 11 a.m. ET press conference on operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-01-03/trump-to-hold-a-press-conference-on-operation-to-remove-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro
https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-01-03/trump-to-hold-a-press-conference-on-operation-to-remove-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro
Many have shed pounds with help from #GLP-1 drugs like #Wegovy and #Zepbound, but often experience unpleasant side effects. So scientists are seeking drugs without the nausea.
Read more: https://www.cfpublic.org/2025-11-21/brain-scientists-are-seeking-weight-loss-drugs-without-the-nausea
Read more: https://www.cfpublic.org/2025-11-21/brain-scientists-are-seeking-weight-loss-drugs-without-the-nausea
November 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Many have shed pounds with help from #GLP-1 drugs like #Wegovy and #Zepbound, but often experience unpleasant side effects. So scientists are seeking drugs without the nausea.
Read more: https://www.cfpublic.org/2025-11-21/brain-scientists-are-seeking-weight-loss-drugs-without-the-nausea
Read more: https://www.cfpublic.org/2025-11-21/brain-scientists-are-seeking-weight-loss-drugs-without-the-nausea
Growth shapes our neighborhoods. Belonging shapes our lives.
On December 11, we are bringing the community together.
More Event Info & RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/48kIyzA
#engage #community #growth #centralflorida #florida
On December 11, we are bringing the community together.
More Event Info & RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/48kIyzA
#engage #community #growth #centralflorida #florida
Engage in the Community: Growth, Development & Belonging
A community conversation on how rapid growth shapes our sense of home, identity, and belonging in Central Florida.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Growth shapes our neighborhoods. Belonging shapes our lives.
On December 11, we are bringing the community together.
More Event Info & RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/48kIyzA
#engage #community #growth #centralflorida #florida
On December 11, we are bringing the community together.
More Event Info & RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/48kIyzA
#engage #community #growth #centralflorida #florida
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.
Florida is the first state to deploy the technology and has committed $557,000 to the program.
Full story: https://bit.ly/4r75VnB
Florida is the first state to deploy the technology and has committed $557,000 to the program.
Full story: https://bit.ly/4r75VnB
November 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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.
Florida is the first state to deploy the technology and has committed $557,000 to the program.
Full story: https://bit.ly/4r75VnB
Florida is the first state to deploy the technology and has committed $557,000 to the program.
Full story: https://bit.ly/4r75VnB
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://bit.ly/4oN5s8E
Here's what you need to know.
Full story: https://bit.ly/4oN5s8E
November 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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://bit.ly/4oN5s8E
Here's what you need to know.
Full story: https://bit.ly/4oN5s8E
As of Thursday, DCF had not released an update as to when SNAP benefits would return. However, new working requirements will prevent some from getting them.
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2025-11-14/as-snap-returns-new-work-rules-apply
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2025-11-14/as-snap-returns-new-work-rules-apply
November 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
As of Thursday, DCF had not released an update as to when SNAP benefits would return. However, new working requirements will prevent some from getting them.
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2025-11-14/as-snap-returns-new-work-rules-apply
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2025-11-14/as-snap-returns-new-work-rules-apply
The St. Johns River Water Management District is the first of three water management districts to approve the regional water supply plan.
Read more: https://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2025-11-13/plan-prevent-water-shortage-central-florida-gets-key-approval
Read more: https://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2025-11-13/plan-prevent-water-shortage-central-florida-gets-key-approval
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The St. Johns River Water Management District is the first of three water management districts to approve the regional water supply plan.
Read more: https://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2025-11-13/plan-prevent-water-shortage-central-florida-gets-key-approval
Read more: https://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2025-11-13/plan-prevent-water-shortage-central-florida-gets-key-approval
Veterans learn roofing and carpentry at the free nine-week training at the Home Builders Institute in Orlando.
Here's the full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2025-11-12/central-florida-veterans-train-up-to-repair-rebuild-homes-post-hurricanes
Here's the full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2025-11-12/central-florida-veterans-train-up-to-repair-rebuild-homes-post-hurricanes
November 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Veterans learn roofing and carpentry at the free nine-week training at the Home Builders Institute in Orlando.
Here's the full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2025-11-12/central-florida-veterans-train-up-to-repair-rebuild-homes-post-hurricanes
Here's the full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2025-11-12/central-florida-veterans-train-up-to-repair-rebuild-homes-post-hurricanes
Central Florida veterans train to repair, rebuild homes after hurricanes at a free nine-week training at the Home Builders Institute in Orlando.
Here's the full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2025-11-12/central-florida-veterans-train-up-to-repair-rebuild-homes-post-hurricanes
Here's the full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2025-11-12/central-florida-veterans-train-up-to-repair-rebuild-homes-post-hurricanes
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Central Florida veterans train to repair, rebuild homes after hurricanes at a free nine-week training at the Home Builders Institute in Orlando.
Here's the full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2025-11-12/central-florida-veterans-train-up-to-repair-rebuild-homes-post-hurricanes
Here's the full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2025-11-12/central-florida-veterans-train-up-to-repair-rebuild-homes-post-hurricanes
An increase in solar activity, known as the northern lights is delaying the launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket carrying a pair of NASA's spacecraft heading to mars.
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/space/2025-11-11/take-two-for-mars-bound-mission-launched-by-blue-origin
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/space/2025-11-11/take-two-for-mars-bound-mission-launched-by-blue-origin
November 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
An increase in solar activity, known as the northern lights is delaying the launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket carrying a pair of NASA's spacecraft heading to mars.
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/space/2025-11-11/take-two-for-mars-bound-mission-launched-by-blue-origin
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/space/2025-11-11/take-two-for-mars-bound-mission-launched-by-blue-origin
Recovery efforts are underway in Lake County, where a heavy rainstorm recently flooded several key roads and many homes.
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2025-11-11/lake-county-works-to-recover-from-flood-damage
#floridaminute #lakecounty #florida #flooding
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2025-11-11/lake-county-works-to-recover-from-flood-damage
#floridaminute #lakecounty #florida #flooding
November 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Recovery efforts are underway in Lake County, where a heavy rainstorm recently flooded several key roads and many homes.
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2025-11-11/lake-county-works-to-recover-from-flood-damage
#floridaminute #lakecounty #florida #flooding
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2025-11-11/lake-county-works-to-recover-from-flood-damage
#floridaminute #lakecounty #florida #flooding
Higher pay and better benefits are in store for Orlando firefighters, following city commissioners’ approval Monday of a new labor contract. Starting wage up from about $59,000, to just over $64,000 a year.
Full story: https://bit.ly/47PuvR1
Full story: https://bit.ly/47PuvR1
November 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Higher pay and better benefits are in store for Orlando firefighters, following city commissioners’ approval Monday of a new labor contract. Starting wage up from about $59,000, to just over $64,000 a year.
Full story: https://bit.ly/47PuvR1
Full story: https://bit.ly/47PuvR1
At 101, Villages resident and WWII veteran Irving Locker has become a songwriter
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/2025-11-11/villages-resident-wwii-veteran-irving-locker-songwriter
✍️️: Glenn Gamboa (AP)
📰: Central Florida Public Media
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/2025-11-11/villages-resident-wwii-veteran-irving-locker-songwriter
✍️️: Glenn Gamboa (AP)
📰: Central Florida Public Media
At 101, Villages resident and WWII veteran Irving Locker has become a songwriter
Just before Irving Locker's birthday, his song "If Freedom Was Free" was released by Big Machine Label Group and CreatiVets.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
At 101, Villages resident and WWII veteran Irving Locker has become a songwriter
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/2025-11-11/villages-resident-wwii-veteran-irving-locker-songwriter
✍️️: Glenn Gamboa (AP)
📰: Central Florida Public Media
Full story: https://www.cfpublic.org/2025-11-11/villages-resident-wwii-veteran-irving-locker-songwriter
✍️️: Glenn Gamboa (AP)
📰: Central Florida Public Media
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings officially launched his gubernatorial campaign on Thursday at the Rosen Centre in Orlando.
Demings, a Democrat, has served Orange County for more than four decades.
Full story here: https://bit.ly/43OnJtG
Demings, a Democrat, has served Orange County for more than four decades.
Full story here: https://bit.ly/43OnJtG
November 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings officially launched his gubernatorial campaign on Thursday at the Rosen Centre in Orlando.
Demings, a Democrat, has served Orange County for more than four decades.
Full story here: https://bit.ly/43OnJtG
Demings, a Democrat, has served Orange County for more than four decades.
Full story here: https://bit.ly/43OnJtG