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Central Florida Public Media is launching a limited podcast series that explores the impact of discovering life beyond Earth.

From elected officials to justices, the governor’s appointments raise questions about the reach and impact of gubernatorial power in Florida.

A new market opening soon in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood is taking a different approach to address food insecurity.

Florida is removing automated license plate readers from state roads as Central Florida communities weigh privacy concerns.

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launched from Kennedy Space Center to search for planets beyond our solar system.

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.

AdventHealth has added a second bloodmobile to expand blood collection across Central Florida. A mother who needed more than 100 units for a childbirth emergency shares her story.

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.

UCF faces financial pressure as state preeminence funding is eliminated and federal research money declines, raising faculty concerns about the future.

Florida voters rank affordability among their top concerns. Three policy experts discuss what government can change, what it can’t, and how to assess campaign promises.

Enrollment and funding pressures are fueling the debate over school consolidation and the future of rural schools.

A Lake County mother and daughter won silver in pickleball, which made its debut at this year’s Special Olympics USA Games.

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 schools look for ways to curb vaping, sensors are being installed in bathrooms. Engage examines whether they deter students, what they detect, and what parents need to know.

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.

An outbreak of cyclosporiasis is causing explosive diarrhea for those infected by the parasite.

Central Florida Public Media's 'Seen and Heard' series connects the dots between ballots cast and economic policies that effect Floridians.

Central Florida seniors learned practical ways to support cognitive wellness through exercise, social engagement, and learning.

Orange County mayoral candidates discuss property tax reform, Tourism Development Tax spending, and chronic flooding in part two of this Engage election series.

Now that back-to-school shopping season is here, Central Florida families are balancing budgets and navigating difficult conversations with children about wants versus needs.

Experts say back-to-school season can be a valuable opportunity to teach children about budgeting and financial literacy.

Four candidates vying for the Orange County Mayor's seat talk about the issues including housing affordability, transportation and growth.

As it expands microtransit, Seminole County is reevaluating its partnership with LYNX while Orange County considers investment in the public transportation.