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The saw palmetto berry industry is big business, but illegal harvesting threatens Florida's wildlife and natural environment.

Joel Hunter, a longtime Republican and former spiritual adviser to President Obama, discusses his new book and how to navigate political differences without sacrificing relationships.

OUC’s PeakShift program changes how customers pay for electricity based on peak demand and reduces credits for rooftop solar, raising concerns about affordability and impacts to vulnerable residents.

Central Florida Public Media’s Voter Insight Panel discusses the state’s direction, election integrity, and concerns about what happens after Election Day.

Engage explores key races as candidates make their final push, early voting trends, and what the results could mean for Central Floridians.

As UCF celebrates Space Week, Engage launches into the science of space medicine and what their researchers are learning about human health beyond Earth.

Central Florida’s Voter Insight Panel discusses young voter political engagement, rising living costs, and whether candidates can deliver on promises to make life more affordable.

The Florida Realtors association is spending millions supporting Amendment 3 to provide property tax relief for eligible homeowners, but opponents are raising questions about the impact on home prices, first-time buyers, and renters.

The Lake County animal shelter launches “Catinee,” a free monthly movie series connecting people with adoptable cats and kittens through films and activities that encourage socialization.

For some Ukrainians in Florida under Temporary Protected Status, the future is uncertain. Protection was set to end as Russia’s war against Ukraine intensifies.

One in five children in Central Florida is at risk of hunger. Engage visits a Second Harvest school-based food pantry supporting students and their families.

Central Florida Public Media’s voter panel weighs the implications of making a federal execution public as voters discuss issues ahead of the midterm elections.

Hispanic Heritage Month ends October 15, but celebrations continue at CityArts Orlando.

Central Floridians with different political views discuss the U.S. Senate race, democracy, immigration enforcement, and how they navigate political differences with family and friends.

The sexual assault investigation at Cornell University is raising questions about how colleges handle these cases and what happens when the information gets to law enforcement and prosecutors.

Ravon “Steely” Rhoden, a master of the steel pan, reflects on how his Jamaican roots led him to a career performing across Central Florida.

Our 2026 Voter Insight Panel discusses issues shaping their views ahead of the midterm election including surveillance, AI data centers, and property taxes.

The funding for HIV prevention is shifting to state and local health departments instead of going directly to community-based organizations.

Backlash follows an Orlando combat sports event that drew criticism over antisemitic displays and Nazi imagery.

The Orlando Girls Rock Camp helps girls and gender-nonconforming youth build musical skills, confidence, and community.

From flowers to new homes, record-high diesel prices are impacting Central Florida businesses, and the cost has impacts far beyond what is seen at the gas pump.

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.

Central Florida communities are weighing whether to slow down or stop hyperscale artificial intelligence data center development.

Election supervisors partnered with local advocacy agencies to emphasize ballot security and changed polling locations.