Cheryn Stone
Host, EngageCheryn joined Central Florida Public Media after several years as a weekend news anchor at Spectrum News 13 in Orlando.
Cheryn began her news career in Charlottesville while attending the University of Virginia. Her first jobs were behind the scenes as a photojournalist and producer; later, she moved in front of the camera as a reporter and anchor.
From there, she worked in the Carolinas. She returned to her hometown of Richmond, Virginia, as a freelance reporter before moving to Central Florida.
In her free time, Cheryn likes to spend time with her pets while enjoying a good cup of coffee.
Recent Engage Episodes & Stories
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In Central Florida, Puerto Ricans make up a significant share of the population, and the cultural impact is increasingly visible. Bethune-Cookman University and NASCAR team up to fast-track students’ careers. Two centuries later, author Jane Austen still captivates fans, and that passion is on display this weekend in Mount Dora. -
Orange County plans to limit the number of ICE detainees at the jail and stop a cycle of removing and rebooking used to extend a detainee’s time in custody. Thousands in Central Florida find relief after a court blocks the end of temporary protected status for Haitians, but questions remain about the future. The Licorice Sticks perform in a full orchestra using only clarinets. -
While Central Florida continues growing, its largest public school district is shrinking. Seven Orange County schools could shut down soon, and it may not stop there. This week marks 40 years since the Challenger disaster. We revisit that day and the impact it still has on our Space Coast. The weekly Language Exchange at Lake Mary’s Rita’s Café builds a community and creates opportunities to practice language skills. -
In Central Florida, immigration enforcement has become more visible and for many families, more frightening. Immigration advocates are responding with prayer vigils and community ICE watch trainings while supporters of stepped-up enforcement and partnering agencies weigh-in. We discuss the key tests this week on our Space Coast to send people back to the moon for the first time in decades. Meet the performer stepping into the spotlight from Orlando to biggest global drag competition happening now. -
Central Florida reporters break down the issues shaping schools, healthcare, and neighborhoods during the 60-day session in Tallahassee. New legislation would regulate AI data centers, protect privacy, and give local governments more control over technology projects. Stars of the Spectrum performers on the autism spectrum showcase music and community support. -
Extra Affordable Care Act discounts ended because Congress let enhanced tax credits expire at the end of 2025. This year the cost of healthcare outweighs the ability to pay for many Central Floridians, but some groups argue ending the temporary subsidies helps long term. A key vote is coming in a long-running dispute over the historic Eatonville Hungerford School property. A UCF Anthropologist shares why New Year’s food resolutions can crumble so quickly around fast food. -
Engage looks back at the most inspiring, the most joyful, the most engaging segments of 2025, including a look at a manatee rescue program, the renovation of a historic home on the Bethune-Cookman campus, a unique skateboarding community, Maitland's finest confections and a look at John Lennon’s visit to Disney World. -
Central Florida’s rapid growth is reshaping how people experience home and belonging. Engage hosts a live community conversation examining what helps people stay connected as communities evolve and how the region can build a future where more people feel rooted here. -
An Orlando veteran is terminated while on furlough because of the federal government shutdown. Planned Education Department layoffs in its special education division are causing concerns for families of students with unique abilities in Central Florida. Special Olympics Florida is recruiting the next generation of coaches. Hundreds of humans compete on the UCF campus for the honor of best meow. -
An Orlando IRS employee received a Reduction in Force – or RIF -- termination notice while on furlough during the federal government shutdown. -
When the federal government shuts down because lawmakers fail to pass a budget in time, some of the impacts are immediate while others take longer to be felt. A year after Milton made landfall and impacted lives on our coast, we’re looking at what’s changed since in those communities and why October brings unique challenges during the Atlantic Hurricane Season. The 52nd annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is a juried art festival featuring Florida artists only. -
47,000 Central Florida Federal Employees Hit by Shutdown, School Libraries Disappearing, Orlando Artist Brings Authenticity and Hip-Hop to the Ring
