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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President Trump’s proposed budget includes a $1.5 billion cut in support for testing and prevention. -
The increase in the number of Florida’s measles cases slowed down in March. But its overall case count is still one of the highest in the country. -
The fight to protect HIV medication for low-income patients will continue during the Florida Legislature’s April special session. -
Repairs began Tuesday on a Mount Dora road that was washed out last year by a powerful thunderstorm. -
A bill that would help low-income Floridians with HIV has been signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. -
"The Wrap" brings you Central Florida headlines, deep reporting dives, and insightful conversations from Central Florida Public Media. This week, the Pulse Nightclub building gets razed to the ground. Plus, we introduce our new politics reporter. -
We’re back with another Transparency Corner, and it’s just in time for Sunshine Week. Let's talk about the Florida Department of Health and transparency. -
A Central Florida resident tested positive last week, as Florida measles case numbers continue to climb.
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In a step towards a permanent memorial to those killed and injured in the 2016 mass shooting, the City of Orlando takes down the iconic Pulse Nightclub sign. -
Work crews began the first steps of removing the Pulse Nightclub’s iconic sign, all part of the city’s plan to build a permanent memorial.
