Richard Copeland
Producer, EngageEmail: RCopeland@cfpublic.org
Richard Copeland is the producer of Engage. The Pennsylvania native has produced news programming and developed shows including KNPR’s State of Nevada, Boise State Public Radio’s Idaho Matters and WITF-Harrisburg’s Smart Talk. Most recently, Copeland was a senior producer on KJZZ’s The Show in Phoenix.
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Backlash follows an Orlando combat sports event that drew criticism over antisemitic displays and Nazi imagery. -
Apple NewsThe Orlando Girls Rock Camp helps girls and gender-nonconforming youth build musical skills, confidence, and community. -
At Franco’s Flop Fest in Orlando, competitors take the plunge in a belly-flop contest where the goal is to make the biggest, loudest splash. -
Congress is considering new rules for college sports, including how much athletes can make, and Florida is at the center of the debate. -
Election supervisors partnered with local advocacy agencies to emphasize ballot security and changed polling locations. -
As Americans remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, an Orlando resident reflects on witnessing the tragedy in Brooklyn and documenting the aftermath through photographs. -
Florida has proposed using federal EV charging funds for vertical takeoff and landing vehicle infrastructure. Engage explores what the plan could mean for Florida’s EV drivers. -
A DeLand podiatrist promotes fitness while sharing the stories of those buried at Oakdale Cemetery. -
Hamburger Mary’s is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Florida’s law restricting children from attending certain adult live performances including some drag shows. -
Orange County’s TDT citizen task force raised concerns about the Orlando Dreamers’ $975M request for a proposed MLB stadium. The Dreamers say they remain committed to bringing baseball to Orlando. -
As Floridians struggle with food costs, fuel prices, healthcare and housing, area congressional representatives discuss the causes and solutions to the economic crunch. -
The 2026-27 school year begins with new rules regarding how students can use AI in their classwork.
