
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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Thompson, a Democrat representing western Orange County, was first elected to the Florida House in 2006 and served multiple terms in both House and Senate.
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Some church leaders raise concerns about religious freedom and say the change is making people afraid to come in and worship.
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In Brevard County, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida celebrated the opening of a new $5 million, 23,000-square-foot distribution center.
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The groups meet four times a year for education and discussion, but the connections and communication among prosecutors, investigators and veterinarians are also important.
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In the four years since the violent attack on Congress, the Justice Department charged 1,583 individuals. Six hundred were accused of assaulting or impeding law enforcement.
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Last year, ahead of the warmest summer on record, the Florida Legislature stripped local governments of the power to protect workers from soaring temperatures.
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The network of Wi-Fi access points will be funded, initially at least, with federal money through Accelerate Orlando.
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A new ordinance empowers law enforcement to make an arrest -- but officials insisted Tuesday that their priority is providing services instead.
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The one-year pause exempts two commercial corridors -- along Park Avenue and U.S. 1 -- and 11,400 residential units already in the development pipeline.
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The Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Organization and agencies throughout the county are teaming up to make -- and to then publicize -- the videos.