Opinion

At a time when other news outlets are making deep cuts, Central Florida Public Media is expanding and adding engaging local programs.

At a time when other news outlets are making deep cuts, Central Florida Public Media is expanding and adding engaging local programs.

WMFE's rebrand confirms commitment to local journalism

Judith Smelser
Friday, April 19, 2024
After nearly 44 years of service to Central Florida, WMFE radio is now Central Florida Public Media. Our rebrand goes beyond the cosmetic. It clearly communicates who we are and our commitment to the region we serve; and it reflects the growth and evolution of our mission.
Letters to the Editor -- March 29, 2024

Letters to the Editor -- March 29, 2024

Letters to the Editor -- Indeed 'stuck on Trump'; how to end the war in Gaza

News Staff
Friday, March 29, 2024
We indeed are ‘Stuck on Trump’Dear Editor:In response to a Letter to the Editor from March 7 (“Are Republicans Stuck on Trump?”), I avoided too quick a response in order to wait for our Presidential Preference Primary results. To respond to James Tweed, the resounding answer is …YES!
Marie Garceau has been working in the field of substance use and addiction recovery for over a decade. She works at Drug Rehab Services and primarily focuses on reaching out to the community and spreading awareness.

Marie Garceau has been working in the field of substance use and addiction recovery for over a decade. She works at Drug Rehab Services and primarily focuses on reaching out to the community and spreading awareness.

Sobriety Tips for St. Patrick’s Day

Marie Garceau
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Kiss me, I’m Irish. I suppose anything is possible with enough alcohol. While many of the old practices of St. Patrick’s Day are long gone, it remains a day of celebration with lively music, excessive drink, and food.
Letters to the Editor — March 7, 2024

Letters to the Editor — March 7, 2024

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Are Republicans stuck on Trump?

News Staff
Friday, March 8, 2024
Are Republicans stuck on Trump?Dear Editor:Beware of people who are oblivious to the obvious. People who lose an election, and believe they won. Not based on evidence. But based on what they “feel.”I am a Conservative.
The weather of the last few weeks is lining up to parallel another very violent and scary weather time in Osceola from years past.

The weather of the last few weeks is lining up to parallel another very violent and scary weather time in Osceola from years past.

FROM THE EDITOR — Eerie similarities to the weather of 1998

Ken Jackson
Friday, February 16, 2024
Our weather’s been weird this year. I joked a couple weeks ago about the “Wacky weather wheel”— warm, cold, sunny, rainy, cloudy, windy, all in the span of two or three days.Things have normal-ed out a bit, like they should.
Vicky Gemme — Social isolation can harm the mental and physical health of seniors.

Vicky Gemme — Social isolation can harm the mental and physical health of seniors.

GUEST EDITORIAL — Social isolation is easily avoided

Vicky Gemme
Friday, February 16, 2024
Social isolation can harm the mental and physical health of seniors; this is no secret. It can be particularly challenging around Valentine’s Day as feelings of guilt, remorse, and old memories can be felt.
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