The Wrap Podcast

Across Central Florida, a nursing shortage and the difficulties of the job, along with low pay compared to nurses in other states, are adding to the feelings of burnout.

Different hair textures require different products. It’s something we all may know, but in practice, it doesn’t always happen.

GOP lawmakers have passed Governor Ron DeSantis' proposed map erasing four more Democratic-leaning seats.

Starting Tuesday, Florida lawmakers will meet in Tallahassee for a special session on mid-decade congressional redistricting.

Florida is the latest state to tackle the controversial process of redrawing voting maps mid-decade. What's at stake?

The astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission are heading back to Earth from their journey around the moon.

For the first time in more than 50 years, astronauts are heading to the moon.

Florida is on the verge of banning cities and counties from funding, carrying out, and even promoting diversity equity and inclusion initiatives.

"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.

Nearly 10 years after the Pulse Nightclub mass shooting, work is underway to build a permanent memorial to remember the 49 killed and dozens more injured that night.

Voter rules could soon be changing in Florida.

For centuries, Black families have incorporated quilting into the fabric of their history.

How a Central Florida lawmaker is leverage Reddit to help with his investigation into the Epstein files.

Students throughout Central Florida are walking out of class to protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE.

The number of ICE detainees at the Orange County Jail is on the rise for yet another month. According to the latest figures, detainees with no local charges saw the greatest increase in January.

The Orange County Public School district is weighing plans to close seven schools next year.

Central Florida Public Media and StoryCorps are bringing people like Moderate Craig Albertson and Democrat Susan Costley to come together and take One Small Step to bridge the political divide.

What's ahead for Florida's legislative session?

Central Florida Public Media and StoryCorps are bringing together strangers with differing political beliefs for guided conversations.

Christmas is not a time of joy for everyone. For those who have lost loved ones, it’s a time of grief. The Cathedral of Saint Luke offers a Blue Christmas service for those who are still in need of healing.

A follow-up visit from our series from earlier this year "Medically Unnecessary" that looks at Florida's expansion of the children's health insurance program.

As of this year, Florida rules allow for reclaimed water — recycled wastewater — to be treated and distributed for drinking. While no utilities in the state are actually doing this yet, some in the water industry say that day is likely not too far off.

Central Florida Public Media and StoryCorps are bringing together strangers with differing political views for guided conversations.

Central Florida Public Media and StoryCorps are bringing together strangers with differing political beliefs for guided conversations.

The University of Central Florida’s School of Performing Arts and College of Medicine are working together on an experiment to better understand how music affects and can help dementia patients by taking a deeper look at songs and saliva.