Joe Byrnes
Reporter- Twitter: @joebyrnes_news
Joe Byrnes reports on aging-related issues for WMFE/WMFV. Please contact him at jbyrnes@wmfe.org. He came to WMFE 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
Orange County will appeal court’s decision blocking rent stabilization
In the General Election, 59% of county voters approved rent stabilization. But before the election was done, the courts had already decided the vote wouldn’t count.
Judge blocks DeSantis law on barring ‘woke’ education in Florida colleges
Tallahassee U.S. District Judge Mark Walker issued a temporary injunction against the so-called “Stop Woke” act in a ruling that called the legislation “positively dystopian.”
Lake and Sumter families needing food are encouraged to show up for United Way’s ThanksGiveAway
A truck from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will be there with bags of veggies, meat and other food for 1,000 families. The first 500 get a frozen turkey.
Orange County Commission dismisses use of future tax revenue to clean up landfill for development
MMI Development wants to build Fieldstream Village on Lake Underhill Road, with 1,500 apartments, plus shops and restaurants. The proposal includes widening the road, something the county has been planning.
Second Harvest expands into Marion County, merging with First Step Food Bank
First Step Food Bank has been feeding Marion County residents in need for 30 years by providing food to churches and other nonprofits. Now it is handing off its mission to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
Orlando’s Veterans Day Parade on Saturday will celebrate WAACs and WAVES
This year’s parade marks the formation 80 years ago, during World War II, of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, and, for the Navy, the WAVES, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service.
Osceola County wants Florida AG to investigate Good Samaritan Society’s Kissimmee Village
Hundreds of apartments and mobile home lots were flooded at the Good Samaritan Society’s Kissimmee Village after Hurricane Ian, and it was under a mandatory evacuation for weeks.
