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Central Florida Public Media President and General Manager Judith Smelser will be named one of ONYX Magazine’s 2025 Women on the Move for her leadership in Central Florida’s journalism community. The 10th annual ONYX Magazine Women on the Move event will be held during Women’s History Month.
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Central Florida Public Media is part of a national project with NPR and nine other public media organizations across the United States exploring how AI technology can help journalists foster meaningful conversations across deep divides.
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For six months these news outlets will share and cross-publish their reporting to work toward creating a more informed and engaged Central Florida community.
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Two Central Florida Public Media staff were recently recognized for their commitment to journalism and civil discourse in Central Florida. President and General Manager Judith Smelser was named one of OBJ’s Most Influential Leaders and Housing and Homelessness Reporter Lillian (Lilly) Hernández Caraballo received The Florida Coalition to End Homelessness’s Shining the Light award.
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José A. Fajardo, who served as president and CEO of WMFE from 2007-2012 passed on December 19 at his home in Honolulu. Fajardo was diagnosed with ALS in 2021.
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Central Florida Public Media was featured at the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce's Local Charities Luncheon, highlighting its commitment to empowering Central Florida through independent journalism. The event also emphasized its reliance on community generosity to sustain its growth and mission.
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Central Florida Public Media recently hosted its Building Bridges Together: One Small Step at a Time event to highlight the impact of its partnership with StoryCorps’ One Small Step initiative. Central Florida community members learned how to engage in meaningful conversations that bridge gaps and create pathways of understanding.
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Engage in the Community event explores the cultural significance of the Florida Blue Florida ClassicCentral Florida Public Media recently hosted a live recording of its local show Engage at Oley’s Kitchen and Bar-B-Que ahead of the Florida Blue Florida Classic, an annual college football rivalry game between Bethune–Cookman University and Florida A&M University.
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Central Florida Public Media is one of 50 outlets from across the country chosen to participate in a digital transformation training program designed to help us better serve our online audiences.
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Central Florida Public Media is calling on Central Floridians to take part in One Small Step, a StoryCorps initiative that invites community members to come together for meaningful conversations across political divides. This transformative project seeks to bridge the gap between people of differing political views through meaningful, one-on-one conversations.
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The Emerging Journalists Fellowship is a unique one-year opportunity for new journalists to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of news media.
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Central Florida Public Media would like to congratulate its president and general manager Judith Smelser on being chosen as an Orlando Magazine 2024 Women of The Year honoree. The award honors women who make a positive impact on the Central Florida community.