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Join Engage’s host, Cheryn Stone as she explores Central Florida's issues and culture with new voices, new perspectives, and thought provoking interviews.... more
FAQs about Engage:How many episodes does Engage have?The podcast currently has 150 episodes available.
July 23, 2024CFO Jimmy Patronis, CrowdStrike Glitch, Florida Citrus ForecastFlorida CFO Jimmy Patronis hosts a Fixing Problems for Floridians Fair in Orlando. Matt Rose on the impact of the CrowdStrike software glitch and shutdown. Implications of the final USDA forecast for Florida’s current citrus season....more50minPlay
July 18, 2024Senior Scams, Death With Dignity, Country Bear Musical JamboreeThe Volusia County Sheriff's Office seized on the new movie Thelma as an opportunity to educate seniors about scams as elder fraud increases in the county and nationwide. In the film, the 93-year-old seeks revenge after getting fooled by a con artist. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has formed a financial fraud unit and gives presentations to senior groups. Central Florida Public Media's Joe Byrnes tells us, the 140 plus seniors at the free movie in Port Orange last week were the biggest group yet....more48minPlay
July 16, 2024Waiting for Affordable Housing, Purple Heart Convention, Elevation Scholars, Historic HotelsA housing advocate discusses the region’s lack of inventory as Orlando’s Housing Authority opens the wait list for affordable housing slots. Purple Heart recipients gather in Orlando. Winter Park’s Elevation Scholars program names new leader to support high-achieving, high-need students. Orange County Regional History Center opens historic hotels of Central Florida pocket exhibit....more48minPlay
July 12, 2024Orlando Fringe Asks Governor to Restore Arts Funding, Home Insurance, Mitigating Hydrilla Growth, StrokestraOrlando Fringe asks the Governor to exclude them and restore arts and culture funding to other groups. Signs of stabilization in Florida's home insurance market. The costs of efforts to mitigate the growth of invasive hydrilla plants in Central Florida lakes. Musical therapy for stroke patients....more47minPlay
July 09, 2024Extreme Heat, School Chaplains, Public Art SafetyAn Orlando Health Physician Associates doctor talks about the impact of extreme heat on the health of Central Floridians. Volunteer chaplains are authorized to counsel students in Florida with parental consent. Incorporating public art projects into public safety with Maitland police....more49minPlay
July 04, 2024Orlando Fire Department Fireworks Safety, Central Florida in 1776, July 4th FoodAs Central Floridians gather together for fireworks, the Orlando Fire Department offers advice on safely enjoying the Fourth of July. A picture of what Central Florida looked like in 1776. UCF food anthropologist Ty Matejowski discusses Fourth of July fare....more45minPlay
July 02, 2024Hurricane Beryl, Mental Health Respites, Criminal Justice Reform Veto, Orlando OdditiesThe first category five storm of this Atlantic Hurricane season thunders through the Caribbean. A mental health respite facility supports the region’s LGBTQ+ communities. The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Executive Director responds to the Governor's veto of justice reform bills. An expo in Osceola County highlights the downright odd....more46minPlay
June 27, 2024Foster Care Privacy, Federal Gun Law Upheld, Biblical Translations Film, Fannie Lou HamerNew law protects youth in foster care in Florida. Harbor House of Central Florida on the Supreme Court ruling providing a layer of security for domestic violence survivors. The documentary, "1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture," examining the accuracy of Biblical translations screened at Unity of Central Florida church. The Fannie Lou Hamer Story is Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye's one woman show based on the civil rights pioneer....more48minPlay
June 25, 2024Police Leaders on Public Safety, Pickleball Growth, Discussing Miscarriage, Gordon Parks PhotosA former Sanford Police Chief helps launch a new national advocacy group. The founders of Orlando’s Major League Pickleball team invest in the sport in Central Florida. The author of a children’s book that addresses the painful topic of talking about a miscarriage to children. Gordon Parks photography exhibit on display at Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens....more49minPlay
June 20, 2024Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean, Boeing Starliner Return Delay, Firefighter Staffing, Apopka Dog MayorOrange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean discusses the Orlando District Five Commissioner election, voter integrity, new early voting locations, and his other plans. Central Florida Public Media’s Brendan Byrne updates us on what is delaying the Boeing Starliner return from the International Space Station. While many departments grapple with staffing shortages, Orlando's Fire Chief shares what their department is doing right with recruiting and retention. Voting for Apopka's next Dog Mayor benefits animal rescues....more48minPlay
FAQs about Engage:How many episodes does Engage have?The podcast currently has 150 episodes available.