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Central Florida Public Media hires its first Directory of Philanthropy with generous support from Dr. Phillips Charities. In light of recent funding challenges, this role is critical to ensuring the organization’s future success.

Central Florida Public Media has seen an outpouring of community support after the recent elimination of state and federal funding. A special one-day fund drive and a day-long benefit concert raised nearly $230,000 of the $400,000 annual gap left by the loss.

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Congress has voted to take back $1.1 billion in federal funding previously set aside for Central Florida Public Media and public media organizations across the country. Central Florida Public Media’s president explains what this means for the organization and the importance of deepening community investment.

The U.S. Senate has voted in favor of an amended version of a measure that would take back previously approved funding for public media.

In less than 10 days, Congress will decide whether to take back $1.1 billion in federal funding previously set aside for Central Florida Public Media and public media organizations across the country. Central Florida Public Media’s president explains the importance of one more push to preserve public media as we know it.

Central Florida Public Media will lose $100,000 in state funding after Governor DeSantis vetoed the funds this week.

The U.S. House has narrowly approved a proposal to take back $1.1 billion in federal funding for public media in Central Florida and across the nation.

Central Florida Public Media recently brought 612 community members together to amplify local artists at its annual Tiny Desk Contest Showcase. The event featured four local acts and was filled with creativity, connection and live music that celebrated the unique voices of our region.

The White House has asked Congress to rescind previously approved federal funding for public media. Central Florida Public Media President Judith Smelser explains the local consequences of this action.

Among the most prestigious broadcast journalism awards in the United States, the Murrow awards recognize broadcast journalism excellence produced in local and national newsrooms across the United States.