Nonprofits have a plan to help the region’s unsheltered when the hurricanes make landfall, Federal funding to replace lead pipes sends disproportionate funding to Florida and the Indian River School Board bans a book called ‘Ban This Book.’

Following the recent death of Norma Padgett, the woman who falsely accused the Groveland Four of rape 75 years ago, the author of Legal Lynching: The Sad Saga of the Groveland 4, discusses the fatal chain of events that began in 1949 in Lake County. The role food banks are playing in the lives of Floridians. New rules for telehealth care for pets in Florida. Central Florida Public Media’s Joe Byrnes introduces our new voter guide chock-full of info for both the primary and general elections.

A SpaceX contract awarded by NASA brings parity into question, a researcher describes a future with snakes as food, Engage visits The Enzian in Maitland and we learn a little about a big character.

NASA and Boeing give an update on the crewed Starliner Mission. A member of Central Florida’s transgender community discusses violence targeting the community. A report from Paris on the Central Florida athletes competing in the Olympics. Orlando musician Terri Binion stops by to talk about her unique blend of country, rock, and folk music.

Florida 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.

The 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.

A 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.

Orlando 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.

An 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.

As 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.