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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.

Cities and schools are weighing new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters as advocates push for education and clearer distinctions between device types.

As Florida carries out more executions than any other state this year, Engage explores how prosecutors decide to seek the death penalty and examines concerns from critics.

Central Florida faith leaders raise concerns about voting access and election policies they say could restrict voters. Supporters of the SAVE Act say it would strengthen election security.

A summer day camp at the Orlando Fencing Sports Center is teaching children the fundamentals of fencing while growing interest in the sport.

Three Winter Park students earned national recognition from C-SPAN for a film exploring tariffs through the lens of the Declaration of Independence.

Florida is one of five states with a resign-to-run law that can determine who appears on the ballot and, in some cases, whether a candidate is disqualified from running.

Hundreds gather at the 2026 People’s Hob Nob & Straw Poll, organized by the Pine Hills Community Council.

After recent lightning strikes sparked fires and caused injuries, meteorologist Megan Borowski explains whether the stretch is unusual and how to stay safe.

Engage explores how body size affects the theme park experience in a conversation with the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance.

A Central Florida woman who fled Bosnia reflects on her journey and the connection she feels watching Bosnia and Herzegovina face the U.S. in the World Cup.

As America prepares to celebrate 250 years, mobile museums are rolling through Central Florida. Not everyone agrees with the history being taught.

A Supreme Court ruling clears the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants. Now 150,000 TPS holders in Florida are facing possible deportation.

Central Floridians from across the political spectrum will meet throughout the election year and discuss the issues shaping their lives and votes.

The Orlando City Council voted to suspend the review of new development by the city’s historic board.

A prestigious mansion on Lake Osceola has historic value, but any renovations on the vacant house are questionable.

Florida's SB 418 provides mandatory instruction for law enforcement agencies for encounters with people with cognitive conditions.

American citizenship is just a dream for millions around the world. These Florida residents achieved the dream.

The Florida property tax ballot measure could lower homeowners’ tax bills while raising concerns about local government funding, credit ratings, and future borrowing costs.

Historian Ben Brotemarkle explores Florida’s spirit of discovery from Indigenous waterways to European voyages to modern space exploration.

Leaders and residents in Orange County share reflections on Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.

Ten years after the Pulse nightclub shooting, a survivor shares her experience while families and survivors gather privately to remember those lost.

A collaborative requiem featuring more than 200 singers honors those lost in the Pulse shooting while uplifting survivors’ stories.

The annual spoken word festival kicks off with a tribute to Eatonville’s literary legacy as poetry slammers gather in Central Florida.

The annual spoken word festival kicks off with a tribute to Eatonville’s literary legacy as poetry slammers gather in Central Florida.

As the Carousel of Progress attraction enters a new era, we explore how home styles evolve and reflect culture.

The national spoken word competition featuring hundreds of poets from across the country is making its Orlando debut.

The explosion that destroyed a Blue Origin rocket and damaged a launch facility at Cape Canaveral could affect future launch plans from our Space Coast.

A new ballot proposal could change how much homeowners pay and what local governments can afford to provide.