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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The imminent threat alerts would be called Ya Ya alerts in honor of 9-year-old T'yonna Major -
The six-lane, 15-mile toll road through Osceola County would lessen traffic congestion for Poinciana, improve connectivity and encourage growth. -
The contract pays $935 for each recruited or recovered public school student. -
Roger Chapin replaces Robert Stuart, who is stepping down after 20 years in the office. -
The governor announced Thursday that he has been working with Florida legislators on a wide-ranging bill to protect Floridians from the “obvious dangers” of artificial intelligence. -
Commissioner Nicole Wilson pushed for the plan in a memo addressing safety requirements, enforcement and the need for more data. -
The Republican governor spoke at a press conference in Crystal River Friday morning. -
Mayor Jerry Demings said that, as the holidays approach, the money will help fund a program supplying food pantries and other feeding partners throughout the county. -
More than a dozen film students and professionals urged county commissioners to back the plan. -
The County Commission will vote Tuesday on setting aside $25 million over five years to attract film and TV projects.
