The Wrap
New episode every Friday
"The Wrap" is a podcast from Central Florida Public Media curating the top Central Florida news stories and in-depth reporting each week.
Every Friday, Assistant News Director Brendan Byrne brings listeners news headlines, deep reporting dives, and insightful conversations from the news team.
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Many Central Florida counties were spared during Hurricane Milton. But some, like Volusia, are reeling after heavy rains and flooding. -
We are less than one month away from the November elections. As races around the country continue to heat up, for some, political divisions are becoming clearer. But as Americans, are we really that divided? -
By design, higher education is meant to be difficult, but for students who are couch surfing, sleeping in their cars, or trying to find a place to lay their heads at night, it can be unmanageable. -
This week, we hear from our panel of Central Florida voters about how they’re approaching tough political conversations with friends and family. -
Last month, Central Florida Public Media convened a small group of people from across our coverage area to talk about politics and life this election season. The group of four, two Republicans, one Democrat and one independent come from varying backgrounds but found common ground on many things, including what good leadership looks like. -
This week, we hear from our panel of Central Florida voters about how they are feeling about the economy heading into the election season. Plus, a battle for territory between two lizards could give way to mosquito-borne disease in Central Florida. -
This week, we hear from our panel of Central Florida voters about how they are feeling this election season. Plus, a controversial parks plan heads back to the drawing board. -
If you live outside of Volusia County and you like to frequent the beaches there, you’ll soon be paying more to park. -
Two candidates are on next Tuesday’s Primary ballot for the 9th judicial circuit state attorney race that serves Orange and Osceola counties. What's at stake? -
Republicans will choose the supervisor of elections in Lake County this month. Incumbent Alan Hays says Florida is the gold standard in election administration. Challenger Tom Vail is one of at least nine supervisor candidates in Florida backed by election deniers -- and his solutions could affect voters more than most. -
A new report shows young Floridians have a gloomy outlook on the future of Florida’s infrastructure. Generation X,Y, and Z Floridians were the most pessimistic out of the 4 major states surveyed, including New York, California, and Texas. -
As Orlando grapples with downtown ordinances, we ask: What makes a thriving downtown?
