Central Florida Public Media

New Engage episode: Exploring the Florida Classic's legacy and its cultural impact on Central Florida! Recorded live at Oley’s Kitchen in Orlando with Tony Jenkins, Rich Black, Commissioner Bakari Burns, and comedian Rod Z. https://lnkd.in/dJwAXbbg

Pushing Google to sell Chrome, according to Justice Department officials, will split the company's browser from its search engine and create more competition in the online search market. In a statement on Wednesday, Google called the Justice Department's proposals "staggering," saying that, if implemented, they would weaken security and privacy for users and stifle Google's innovation. If a judge orders Google to sell Chrome, it could dramatically upend the multibillion-dollar online search business. Here's the story: https://lnkd.in/eFkyKVHz

Join us tonight! What: Engage in the Community: The Florida Classic When: Wednesday, November 20 · 6-8 p.m. Where: Oley's Kitchen & Bar B Que - 2700 Rio Grande Avenue Orlando, FL 32805 Attend - Get More Info: https://bit.ly/3YTco8G Central Florida Public Media invites you to be part of an engaging community event. Join our "Engage" Host Cheryn Stone as she facilitates a thought-provoking conversation with representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and community leaders. This will be a unique opportunity to explore the game's history, its enduring legacy, and its profound significance to Central Florida and the Black Community. Don’t miss the chance to participate in this impactful discussion! Food and Refreshments: Food will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you there as we come together to celebrate and discuss our community's rich history and culture. Registration recommended not required.

Building Bridges Together: One Small Step at a Time When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ 3:30 - 6 p.m. Where: Orlando Ballet 600 N Lake Formosa Drive Orlando Experience a transformative afternoon with Central Florida Public Media. You'll have the unique opportunity to connect with people in our community with whom you might never otherwise connect and engage in meaningful conversations that bridge gaps and create pathways of understanding. Discover the power of listening. Share your own stories. Participate in activities designed to inspire empathy and connection. Reservations are recommended but not required. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4eLuxv2

Engage in the Community: The Florida Classic Wednesday, November 20 · 6-8pm EST Central Florida Public Media invites you to be part of an engaging community event. Join our "Engage" Host Cheryn Stone as she facilitates a thought-provoking conversation with representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and community leaders. This will be a unique opportunity to explore the game's history, its enduring legacy, and its profound significance to Central Florida and the Black Community. Don’t miss the chance to participate in this impactful discussion! Food and Refreshments: Food will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you there as we come together to celebrate and discuss our community's rich history and culture. Registration recommended not required. Attend - Get More Info: https://bit.ly/3YTco8G

Orlando proclaims November as Youth Homelessness Awareness Month. The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida’s youth-led organization Brighter Days has housed 68 local youth this year and is working with nearly 90 more young adults. Here's more: https://lnkd.in/e5-fu4up

A Trump supporter and a Harris supporter take StoryCorps' One Small Step after the election. Both agreed that it's important for Americans to have conversations together, even when they don’t agree. Hear their conversation: https://lnkd.in/eD24Pqpj

James Webb Space Telescope captures cosmic phenomena Voice of: Eric Perlman, professor of physics and space sciences at Florida Tech. Hear this and all other episodes of "Are We There Yet" at our website: https://bit.ly/3YQGUQv Images thanks to: NASA, ESA, CSA, OPO–STScI, University of Arizona, Caltech IPAC, Durham University Video by: Jenna Weiss

Fed up with high prices? By the numbers, inflation in America continues in the same direction: Easing largely — but still sticky. Here's the story: https://lnkd.in/e6Ba5wR2

Potential Tropical Cyclone 19 forms; it's a slow mover. This system will become Sara and it is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico next week. Here's what to know right now. Story: https://lnkd.in/e8Nt452H