Joe Byrnes
ReporterJoe Byrnes came to WMFE/WMFV from the Ocala Star-Banner and The Gainesville Sun, where he worked as a reporter and editor for several years. Joe graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans and turned to journalism after teaching. He enjoys freshwater fishing and family gatherings.
Recent Stories from Joe Byrnes
Nightly concerts, live shows, club activity set to resume in The Villages
Social life in The Villages reopens next month, after being largely shut down since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google Maps adds COVID-19 layer showing prevalence, trends
On your phone or tablet, you can see the prevalence of coronavirus in different areas.
Marion’s former deputy superintendent resigns after probe finds misuse of authority
Jonathan Grantham resigned this week in lieu of termination.
‘This is a nightmare’: Marion County teacher shares frustration with online teaching
On Tuesday night, Terry Kinder came to the School Board with solutions, such as an IT specialist at each school to help kids and free up teachers.
Marion County elections office makes registering to vote a contest among high schools
For the past three years and counting, Supervisor of Elections Wesley Wilcox has pitted public high schools against each other to see how many students 18 and older will register to vote.
Democrats denounce DeSantis proposal as ‘desperate ploy’ to distract
On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced legislative proposals to ratchet up penalties when assemblies turn violent or destructive, damage monuments, block roadways or harass people in restaurants.
Despite outcry, The Villages is one step closer to adding hundreds of apartments near homes
Sumter County’s special master — its alternative to a zoning board — approved the changes late Monday night before a rowdy overflow audience.
