Joe Mario Pedersen
Health ReporterOriginally from South Florida, Joe Mario came to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida where he graduated with degrees in Radio & Television Production, Film, and Psychology. He worked several beats and covered multimedia at The Villages Daily Sun but returned to the City Beautiful as a reporter for the Orlando Sentinel where he covered crime, hurricanes, and viral news. Joe Mario has too many interests and not enough time but tries to focus on his love for strange stories in comic books and horror movies. When he's not writing he loves to run in his spare time.
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If you think it was hotter than normal in Central Florida, you’re right. Summer heat got off to an early start in April and May, and heat-illness reports climbed too. -
Following the arrest of Marcos Lopez, the executive director serving his administration was terminated from her position. -
On Thursday, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was charged by state prosecutors with racketeering and accused of owning and operating an illegal casino. -
After an emotional public comment section during Tuesday’s county commission meeting, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he’d be open to re-evaluating the agreement between the county jail and ICE authorities. -
At the second annual Orlando Health mental health conference, experts spoke about embracing trends and technologies to address issues such as the loneliness epidemic. -
The governor vetoed a bill that would have allowed parents and older children to seek legal recourse against medical providers in the event of death as a result of malpractice. -
Pediatric flu deaths were high again for a second year in Florida, while national numbers were the highest since the swine flu pandemic during the 2009-2010 season. -
The Central Florida healthcare provider is investing in a multimillion-dollar project, developing a tower on its main campus to be integrated with “smart” interactive technology for patients and staff. -
As rain continues to be scarce, Florida’s air is full of dust and pollen, causing respiratory issues for some people. -
After 84 years of service, Rockledge Hospital closed its doors on Wednesday, April 23, leaving a disappointed community in its wake and a medical desert for emergency services.
