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 extended contract for SeniorTran, which serves residents of senior apartment complexes, runs out at the end of October. -
The EEOC lawsuit claims Enterprise discriminated against older applicants for its management trainee positions. -
The unanimous vote of the County Commission came after many residents spoke out against the idea, citing Kirk's views and comments as divisive. -
The increase of 5 cents per gallon would have funded resurfacing and freed up other funds for road construction. -
Attorney General James Uthmeier tied the creation of the portal to the killing earlier this month of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and other acts of political violence. -
Seniors experiencing cognitive decline are finding help through a program at Stetson University -- an example of what the recent U.S. POINTER study found is beneficial for people at risk of Alzheimer’s. -
The Daytona Beach Police Department was investigating the threat. And students were asked to return to their dorms until notified by campus security. -
Under the funding agreement, Orange County pays $5 million and Orlando is responsible for the rest along with any cost overruns. -
Council Vice Chairman Matt Reinhart pushed the program as a longtime dream of his after 30 years working in corrections and battling recidivism. -
The Democrats won the House District 40 and Senate District 15 seats.
