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
Amid pandemic, Ocala takes a different approach to MLK celebration
Churches, the MLK committee and sororities and fraternities are asking people to load their cars with non-perishable food and line up beginning 9 a.m. Monday at the Ocala Theological Seminary, 1105 NW Fourth St.
Summerfield man arrested in connection with intrusion at U.S. Capitol
One of the first people charged federally in the assault on the U-S Capitol last week was arrested Thursday in Marion County.
Congressman representing The Villages skipped vote on Trump impeachment
Daniel Webster’s office says he had joined a lawsuit against proxy voting in the House and would not do so on principle.
Sumter County plans vote on single-member commission districts
Under Florida law, the referendum cannot be a standalone special election. So it has been set for the August 2022 primary.
Publix pharmacies in Volusia County will offer coronavirus vaccine
Twenty-two Publix pharmacies in Volusia County will begin administering the coronavirus vaccine to seniors on Thursday.
DeSantis in The Villages: HHS guidance is ‘do what Florida is doing’
The governor expects the state will quickly use the 250,000 doses shipped this week.
Democratic lawmakers denounce public disorder bill filed by GOP on day rioters stormed U.S. Capitol
Democratic lawmakers said the bill is really meant to silence and intimidate people of color.
