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
Senate-approved bill repealing M-CORES moves toward House vote
The House Appropriations Committee approved Senate Bill 100 with no debate and little comment Friday morning.
Interview with FWC’s Mike Orlando: The ‘bear facts’ and a reminder not to leave your garbage out
Most people are going to forget about bears over the winter because they’re just not around, leave their garbage out and bird seed and pet food out, and we’re telling them — reminding them — that bears are going to be moving around.
Democrats sharply critical of Baxley’s voting bill requiring ‘wet’ signature verification
Ocala Sen. Dennis Baxley calls the bill “guardrails” against potential problems.
Sabatini posts online petition for others who ‘Stand with Matt Gaetz’
Anthony Sabatini is trying to garner support for Matt Gaetz with an online petition.
Effort to vaccinate Florida prisoners not affected by pause in J&J use
The state had anticipated a reduction in J&J allocations and is using the two-dose Moderna vaccine instead.
Ocala’s Appleton could receive Foosaner Art Museum’s collection after it closes July 1
The collection at Florida Tech’s Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts could be going, as well.
Emergency order gives a break to students and schools, but not teachers
In Lake County, union president Stuart Klatte says the order continues to put teachers “behind the eight ball” when it comes to testing and evaluations.
