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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Orange County residents and business owners packed a meeting room Thursday to oppose plans for an enclosed sewage treatment plant near South Orange Blossom Trail. -
The findings, released by State Attorney Andrew Bain's office on Tuesday, follow the fatal police shooting last summer of 32-year-old Rachael Ellis. -
The Empath Health facility in Ocala held an open house Friday focused on using art to express those powerful feelings of grief. -
All four charges in Wednesday’s indictment -- which are third degree felonies -- involve misuse of her notary commission. -
Ahead of Election Day about 13% of registered voters in Central Florida had already cast their ballots by mail or early voting. -
Ajike Owens' mother said that, though her grandchildren have lost their mom forever, "we've achieved some justice for Ajike. My heart is a little lighter and we're now on the path of true healing." -
Susan Lorincz, 60, is on trial for killing Ajike Owens. Neighbors testified that Owens was angry and shouting at the time but they didn't hear the threats Lorincz later claimed she made. -
AJ Owens, a mother of four, was killed. Sixty-year-old Susan Lorincz is charged with manslaughter with a firearm and has pleaded not guilty. -
Jury selection is expected to start Monday in the case of Susan Lorincz who is charged with manslaughter after shooting a mother of four through her front door last year.
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Changes proposed by Tom Vail -- if approved by lawmakers -- would have a huge impact on voters.
