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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 GUIDE Model is designed to facilitate comprehensive, coordinated care that improves the quality of life for people with dementia and reduces the strain on their unpaid caregivers.
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While Florida Democrats praised Biden, his decision drew criticism and ridicule from area Republicans.
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Scammers target seniors because they're trusting and polite and they often have money saved, own a home and have good credit.
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The afternoon event began with a prayer for the former president, his family and the other victims of the shooting.
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The relief efforts include the Jamaican American Association of Central Florida and the heads of organizations in the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.
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Shelters in both counties have -- for the most part -- halted the intake of cats and kittens. Officials said it's unclear when the shelters can safely accept cats again.
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The Department of Justice has charged 193, including 76 licensed medical professionals, throughout the county as part of the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action.
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Volunteers with the nonprofit Seniors First are distributing the battery-powered, suitcase-like units in Orange, Seminole and Polk counties.
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A proposed Rural Area (or Rural Boundary) Charter Amendment aims to preserve farmland and environmentally sensitive land by making it harder to increase the level of development in certain areas where growth is not already planned.
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Nonprofit leader Shaniqua "Shan" Rose and former State Rep. Travaris McCurdy are in a runoff to replace suspended City Commissioner Regina Hill -- at least temporarily.