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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At a press conference in Ocala, the heart of thoroughbred country in Florida, the governor said he’s waiting to see how those bills unfold. -
Senate Bill 408 would allow Gulfstream Park in Broward County and Tampa Bay Downs to keep their gambling operations even if they discontinue live thoroughbred racing. -
Their risk of getting it increases with each decade after 40, and their overall lifetime risk is more than 90%. -
Hope CommUnity Center put out a call for food donations as rising prices and what it calls "labor market uncertainties" are straining low-income families. -
County officials also want input on their action plan for $33.4 million in federal Housing and Urban Development relief following Hurricane Milton. -
State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, who died recently at age 76, made it her life's work to preserve Black history in Central Florida. -
The road widening, costing more than $540 million, will add an additional outside lane on both sides of I-75 for 30 miles from State Road 44 in Wildwood to State Road 326 north of Ocala. -
The SENIOR Act would amend the OAA to include screening for loneliness and coordination of supportive services and health care to address its negative health effects. -
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. -
Some church leaders raise concerns about religious freedom and say the change is making people afraid to come in and worship.
