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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.

The 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.

New 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.

A 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.

Orange 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.