Joe Byrnes
ReporterJoe Byrnes came to Central Florida Public Media from the Ocala Star-Banner and The Gainesville Sun, where he worked as a reporter and editor for several years. Joe graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans and turned to journalism after teaching. He enjoys freshwater fishing and family gatherings.
Please feel free to contact Joe at jbyrnes@cfpublic.org.
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This year’s El Niño likely contributed to the storm, and it's only growing stronger. -
The supervisor of elections said flooding and loss of electricity forced the relocation of six polling places. -
At a meeting Tuesday, Nicole Wilson urged her fellow county commissioners to make sloths part of their lobbying efforts. She cited public concern and a negative effect on tourism. -
National organizers said the goal was to encourage voter participation, build community and make sure every eligible voter has a plan to cast their ballot. -
The Sunshine Transit Advancement Resolution plan would start with bus rapid transit and include light rail and heavy rail. It focuses on eight high-volume transportation corridors crisscrossing Orange County. -
Riders under 16 years old must complete a city-approved education program and wear a helmet. But first the City Commission has to vote on a resolution designating those education programs. -
Commissioners are planning local regulations that will make it hard to place a large-scale data center in unincorporated Lake County. -
The settlement describes how The Villages Health would go back into patients' medical files months later and add diagnoses -- sometimes adding in monitoring, evaluations or treatments. -
"We are having a beautiful response for people," Maria Maya said. "But it's not enough. Definitely, we need more help. We need more donations." -
The community space will have parking and ride shares on the north end and, south of Pine Street, a hub for e-bikes and e-scooters, public restrooms, and an event space with metal trees and digital elements.
