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Central Florida Public Media’s Molly Duerig discusses a disease impacting the state’s citrus growers; Doroni on the leading edge of Florida’s flying car industry; Conservative Judges treated to “corpus linguistics” junkets; Honoring the fallen and the veterans of the D-Day invasion

OUC proposes a new pricing structure. Free summer meals start for students while childhood hunger remains in Central Florida. Hitting the streets of Pine Hills to spread a message of peace. Teen theater company Write to Be Scene brings the fight for school desegregation to the stage in Orlando.

It’s wildfire season, and Seminole County issued an emergency burn ban. Orange County pauses development applications for six months. A public educators workshop raises questions about its lessons. A new housing community center opens in Eatonville.

NWS seeking input on experimental new heat risk tool. The role of Waffle House Index in Florida’s emergency management. Answering calls for help in Central Florida. O-Drone Festival in Orlando.

The challenges language barriers create when planning for extreme weather events in Central Florida. The state’s Black History Museum Task Force is recommending St. Augustine as the proposed site over Eatonville. Efforts to curb pedestrian deaths in Central Florida. Student graduating high school with UCF degree.

The hidden costs of changing climate and rising water on the aging population. The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando hosts a screening of, "A Tree of Life," an HBO documentary about the Pittsburgh Synagogue, and training seminars conducted by the Secure Community Network. A Florida history professor who studies the Holocaust through a unique lens.

A devastating traffic accident killed eight migrant workers and injured dozens more outside of Ocala. Providing mental health services for student-athletes at BCU. A veterinary ophthalmologist talks about a shortage of animal specialists in Florida. Orlando Fringe Festival storyteller Paul Strickland stops by to spin tall tales.

A look at preservation efforts for Split Oak Forest and the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Dave’s House planning new residential community for homeless Central Floridians living with mental illness. Exploring Saturday’s Orlando Book Festival with the Kerouac House and keynote speaker, best-selling author Tayari Jones.

Senator Rick Scott discusses Florida’s insurance crisis and other topics. New efforts to engage young voters of color. Orlando’s Natisha Asbell expands her online Authentic Books subscription experience to a brick-and-mortar store.

Another delay for Boeing’s first crewed launch. Efforts to incorporate esports into Florida’s scholastic athletic programming and the importance of physical and mental health for participants. Orlando’s minor league hockey team is angling for the ECHL championship.

College campuses are dealing with protests unseen since the sixties. Florida Representative Anna Eskamani weighs in on the demonstrations, the six-week abortion ban, and rumors of a special legislative session. Ahead of the Kentucky Derby this weekend, we’ll hear from various voices on the standards for safety at race tracks in Florida and throughout the country. Orlando based singer/songwriter Zo...

The impact of Florida’s six-week abortion ban. Orange County traffic engineer plans to make Central Florida roads safer. AP investigative reporter Ryan Foley exposes the use of sedatives in arresting unruly perpetrators. Increasing participation in area volunteerism.

Looking ahead to an active Atlantic hurricane season. The impact of FTC announcement restricting employment noncompete clauses on local businesses and employees. The discovery of 8,000-year-old bread could change the way we look at early civilization. Kissimmee’s Gloria Vasquez close to running 100 marathons before she turns 100.

A new sports and entertainment district is developing in downtown Orlando. The President of Rollins College is retiring. Orlando-based Red Lobster faces financial issues. The seafood restaurant’s founder helped integrate Central Florida restaurants. The Central Florida Pledge stands up to hate.

Embrace of Celebration provides relief for families living in poverty through a housing crisis. A Florida law expands access to insulin supplies to help diabetes patients in emergencies, but health disparities remain. Former state representative draws a roadmap to civil discourse. UCF students keep dominating cyber security competitions.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida CEO invited to D.C. to discuss hunger. Kissimmee woman discusses food insecurity. PR manager for the former Orlando Miracle WNBA team shares the team’s history. Photo exhibit originates with lost and found film.

Marion County Sheriff Lt. Paul Bloom talks about the new Gabby Petito law and how it will be enforced. Nichole Schmidt is the mother of Gabby Petito, Michelle Sperzel is the CEO of Harbor House of Central Florida. Flamenco artist Don Soledad joins us in studio.

A bill makes it illegal to harass first responders in Florida. Building up under-heard communities across the I-4 corridor ahead of hurricane season. The legacy of ULA’s Delta rocket family. A UCF program memorializes the fallen soldiers of World War II from Florida.

Approximately 20,000 Central Floridians live with Parkinson’s. Addressing delays, parking, and growth at Orlando International Airport. Orange County Schools expand their electric bus fleet. Understanding eclipses throughout history.

Florida Supreme Court allows six-week abortion ban and voters to decide on abortion rights. Eatonville’s Mayor shares why she believes the town is the best home for Florida’s Black History Museum. Local influencer “AmaPoundcake” has a positive take on body image.

Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is arrested for elder abuse. AARP shares warning signs of exploitation. A new law makes it easier for property owners to vacate squatters. Mister Rogers Week of Kindness at Rollins College.

A parent who lost his son to overdose and efforts to control the fentanyl crisis in Volusia County. Racial disparities within Central Florida’s medical community and its impact on women of color. Florida Man Poems revisited.

Floridians in Haiti are evacuating and being taken to the Orlando Sanford International Airport. The Volusia County rideshare VoRide is expanding. Mike Schneider, author of Mickey and the Teamsters, discusses the history of unions at Disney. A pillar of Parramore, J Henry’s barbershop, is back open after being destroyed by a fire.

WMFE's Joe Mario Pedersen reports on Primary Day poll activity and Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean talks about his new role. We profile Florida schools in the NCAA March Madness tournaments and Orlando hosts 'Plogging for Pints' - a great way to keep fit and clean your community.

Reporter Amanda Rabines joins us Engage to unpack her Orlando Sentinel investigation into the collapse of the OnePULSE Foundation. Carlos Guillermo Smith with Equality Florida shares what he considers successes this legislative session following a legal settlement in the Parental Rights in Education law. There are disparities in diagnosis of dementia. Math Professor Allen Pelley unravels the myste...