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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Florida lawmakers are negotiating spending priorities to resolve disputes over the next state budget. -
They don’t bite or sting, but they still really bug Florida drivers. We explore the surprising science behind Florida’s infamous insect now that lovebug season is here. -
A cruise ship docks in Port Canaveral after a norovirus outbreak. The former head of the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program takes us behind the scenes of how they respond when illness spreads onboard. -
A proposed rule could change who gets access to Florida’s state colleges by requiring students to prove lawful presence before admission. -
Elected officials are reviewing animal welfare rules as questions remain about the deaths of dozens of sloths. -
A planned Orlando animal attraction is under scrutiny after dozens of sloths died, as zoo rescuers work to save the surviving animals. -
The Florida Legislature approved the governor’s congressional maps that could reshape U.S. House seats ahead of the election as a Supreme Court voting rights ruling is issued. -
Central Floridians react as U.S. Iran tensions escalate. A new law allows some Florida officials to designate groups as terrorist organizations. Artemis II astronauts will return to Earth after moon flyby. -
Florida nears a ban on local governments funding or promoting DEI programs. NASA leaders announce changes to the Artemis program and lunar plans. Orlando Family Stage celebrates 100 years. -
Nearly 10 years after the Pulse nightclub shooting, the building is demolished for a permanent memorial. Florida lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee for unresolved issues. -
Nearly 10 years after the Pulse nightclub shooting, the building where 49 people were killed is coming down. -
School closings amid declining enrollment. Pulse nightclub sign removed. Allergy season persists year-round. Prison gerrymandering impacts. Power line workers soar.
