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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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 -
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia led a DOGE team looking for waste, fraud and abuse in Orange County and left with accusations of overtaxing. A documentary film looks at how hedge funds are buying up and liquidating American newspapers. Jacob Fatu is making a name in the WWE and a home in Orlando. -
The state’s ban on openly carrying a gun is ruled unconstitutional, but the future of firearms laws in Florida is unclear when it comes to what is and is not allowed. In a time of division and tension, Stetson University students find a way to unite, cross party lines, and condemn political violence. A story of sisterhood and survival brings the voices of Black women to the stage in Sanford. -
After Florida’s Surgeon General announces plans to roll back vaccine mandates, the state health department clarifies the policies that will change. Mable Butler, the woman known as the matriarch of African American politics in Orlando, has died. On this day of remembrance, we take you to the Orlando Fire Department’s tribute to honor those who died on September 11 , 2001, and hear from the veteran volunteers giving back by building a better future for students. -
Republican leaders in Florida say it’s only fair to redraw the congressional maps now. Critics call it a power play. We explore how it impacts your representation in Central Florida. Orlando restores the four-faced clock in Parramore as a symbol of the neighborhood’s past and future. -
As part of our Engage in the community initiative, we assembled a panel of professional caregivers, elderly care organizations, and caregivers with personal experience assisting their parents while juggling their own families. We present that discussion, called “Caring Across Generations.” -
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has a new team ensuring the safety of students. A report questions the efficacy of active shooter drills in American schools. New research points to positive approaches to reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer’s. An Orlando based bandleader brings the sounds of Puerto Rico to Central Florida. -
A battle is brewing over protecting rural land in Orange County after the state determined the long-term plan for managing growth is against the law. A local swim instructor tackles racial inequities around swimming safety to help students survive and thrive. Punk bands unite for a benefit concert to support Central Florida Public Media following major funding cuts. -
Engage dives into how a slowdown in international visitors is being felt in a region fueled by its tourism economy, and whether shifts in political policies play a part. A race against time to preserve overlooked Black cemeteries in the state. A local chef and therapist serves up healing in more ways than one.
