Central Florida Public Media President Judith Smelser shares what’s at stake with an expected proposal to rescind federal funding for public media and outlines what you can do to help.

The eight awards for work produced in 2024 include three first place awards.

With public media in the national spotlight, Central Florida Public Media shares some reminders and clarifications about its unique service to our community.

Central Florida Public Media is pleased to welcome new Board leadership and six new trustees for 2025.

2024 was a year of significant growth for Central Florida Public Media’s community involvement and engagement efforts. Immersive experiences like Engage in the Community, Tiny Desk Contest Central Florida Showcase and Building Bridges Together: One Small Step at a Time invited the community into the organization’s journalism in new and innovative ways.

Central Florida Public Media is launching a “Did You Know” campaign to explain key facts about its journalism and editorial principles as well as its funding and local governance models.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.