Central Florida Public Media • March 21 2025

Statewide heat protection bill returns to Florida legislature

March 21, 2025
Five sources • 864 words • Radio clip

"In a citrus grove in DeLeon Springs, Vincent Mills perches on a ladder, covered in sweat, tossing orange after orange into a large canvas sack."

The Charge • December 2 2024

Maxwell Frost’s reelection gives hope to UCF students following the election

Dec. 1, 2024
Four sources • 1614 words

"The Abbey's marquee lit a bustling street in downtown Orlando with bright letters reading “Dems 2024,” as sounds of shock filled the air during the Orange County Democrats’ election night watch party when the results of congressional-seat races rolled in."

The Charge • December 1 2024

UCF reacts to presidential election results: ‘A signal around the nation’

Dec. 1, 2024
Six sources • 1,553 words

"A flash of red flickered across the faces of a group of UCF students fixated intently on a television screen streaming CNN as the network reported that the Associated Press called the state of Pennsylvania on election night."

Orlando Sentinel • November 6 2024

Despite majority support, Florida’s pot and abortion ballot measures fail

Nov. 5, 2024
Contributing reporter

"Florida is one of the first states where abortion rights failed at the ballot box in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade."

Orlando Sentinel • November 5 2024

Central Floridians face lines as they headed to the polls Tuesday

Nov. 5, 2024
Contributing reporter

"Florida voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for what could be one of the most pivotal elections in the nation’s history, with everything from control of the White House and Congress to key decisions about abortion and marijuana on the ballot."

The Charge • November 1 2024

There are six Florida amendments on the ballot this November. Here's what they mean

Oct. 30, 2024
Three sources • 2720 words

"The presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is not the only thing on the ballot this November."

The Charge • November 1 2024

'Hurricanes don't care about your party affiliation:' UCF considers government's role in curbing climate change

Oct. 31, 2024
Six sources • 2,096 words

"A local meteorologist started her usual shift at 3 a.m. Oct. 7, walking into an Orlando newsroom to find that Hurricane Milton had just been named a Category 1 hurricane. However, by the time she left the station that day around 1 p.m., the storm had intensified to a Category 5."

WKMG-TV News 6 • August 1 2024

Young voters could decide the November election, experts say. They just have to show up

Aug. 1, 2024
Six sources • 1,794 words

"On a December morning in 2012, several high school students were eating at a diner in Kissimmee before their band concert. Suddenly, silence fell across the restaurant and all eyes turned to the television streaming a horrific event: the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School."

The Charge • September 3 2024

UCF student makes history as DNC delegate in Chicago

Sept. 3, 2024
Three sources • 1,198 words

"The sounds of Chicago filled a packed shuttle as the doors swung open, and a UCF student hit submit on an assignment before exiting the bus and heading into the United Center on the city's west side."

The Charge • October 1 2024

'It could be anyone on campus': the impact of Work Permit Reform Act

Oct. 1, 2024
Five sources • 1,645 words

"A somber woman awaiting cancer treatment glanced down at her vibrating phone and silenced a call from her manager. The manager was warning her yet again that if her work permit was not renewed within the next few weeks, she would be let go."

The Charge • October 1 2024

'A game show or debate?': UCF reacts to the first presidential debate

Oct. 1, 2024
Five sources • 1,646 words

"Though almost a month has passed since former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage in Philadelphia for the first time together, it's still in the minds of UCF students as they discuss who to vote for in the Nov. 5 election."

The Community Paper • July 30 2024

Ways to thrive beyond 55

July 30, 2024
Three sources • 1,487 words

"Some people believe that life comes to a halt after retirement. They may feel as if there is little left to life once you hit that stage, as opportunities for connection and community seem to diminish."

The Community Paper • April 2 2024

‘Knocking on the door of their pain’: Local woman helps hurting people find healing

April 2, 2024
Two sources • 399 words

"If you ask anyone what their ultimate goal in life is, there is a good chance they will respond that they want to help others. Few people, however, find that this mission leads them to the bedsides of cancer patients with life-threatening diagnoses."

The Community Paper • January 13 2024

Second Harvest Culinary Training Program graduates 13 students

Jan. 13, 2024
Three sources • 446 words

"Thirteen students graduated from the Second Harvest Culinary Training Program on Jan. 13, taking with them not only their well-deserved certificates and inaugural chef’s knives but also the culinary and life skills to help them succeed in the food industry."