Wake Up, Orlando!

Matt Peiken

Catch up on all the Orlando news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in less than five minutes.

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Episodes

Orlando newscast: Friday, Aug. 18

Today's newscast includes these stories: CFX pushes SR 534 and Southport Connector forward, targeting Eagles Roost and a wildlife corridor. Dangerous heat prompts advisory and beach rip-current warnings across Central Florida. OUC substation incident injures three; power and SunRail delays resolved, investigation continues. State urges reporting of invasive spotted lanternfly threatening crops and trees. Osceola schools test a video‑game–based tool to boost student focus and attention....

Aug 15, 2025•3 min•Ep. 10

Orlando newscast: Thursday, Aug. 14

Today's newscast includes these stories: Florida wildlife commission finalizes December black bear hunt with strict permit limits. 89,000 Orange County voters sent incorrect sample ballots ahead of special election. Seminole County raises gas and utility taxes to sustain roads and public safety. State auditors launch review of Orlando’s financial practices. Proposed toll road could claim acres from Eagles Roost conservation park....

Aug 14, 2025•4 min•Ep. 9

Orlando newscast: Wednesday, Aug. 13

Today's newscast includes these stories: State auditors dig into Orlando’s spending and programs. Tropical Storm Erin could become a major hurricane this weekend. Wildlife officials set to approve Florida’s first bear hunt since 2015. Southport Connector highway plan raises environmental alarms in Osceola County. OCPS starts school year with projected enrollment drop and funding shortfall....

Aug 13, 2025•4 min•Ep. 8

Orlando newscast: Tuesday, Aug. 12

Today's newscast includes these stories: Bear advocates rally to stop Florida’s first hunt in a decade, target FWC meeting. OCPS faces $67–$117M shortfall, weighs cost controls to protect classrooms. Visit Orlando gets $10M budget boost amid scrutiny over spending oversight. Cirrus expansion in Kissimmee to create 100 aviation jobs. Osceola schools launch bus-tracking app and new websites....

Aug 12, 2025•3 min•Ep. 7

Orlando newscast: Monday, Aug. 11

Today's newscast includes these stories: Orlando’s housing market remains competitive with rising prices, though growth is slowing. Florida Atlantic University’s English-language training program for Osceola County pre-K teachers faces defunding after federal budget cuts. Brightline added more Miami-to-Orlando trains to meet growing demand, the South Florida Business Journal notes. The city is moving forward with new rules for short-term rentals despite pushback from property owners. How to inte...

Aug 11, 2025•4 min•Ep. 6

Orlando newscast: Friday, Aug. 8

Today's newscast includes these stories: Florida DOGE audit team begins deep dive into Orange County’s finances and programs. Seminole County advances a $75 million plan for a 200,000 sq ft indoor sports complex. Court denies Orlando bars’ bid to block late-night security ordinance requiring off-duty officers. Florida SNAP recipients will no longer be able to purchase sugary drinks and candy starting 2026. United Parks & Resorts sees Q2 attendance rise to 6.2M, while revenue and net income d...

Aug 08, 2025•4 min•Ep. 5

Orlando newscast: Thursday, Aug. 7

Today's newscast includes these stories: Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency launched an audit of Orange County, reviewing records back to 2019. Apopka’s Sheeler High School cut chronic absenteeism by 30% through personalized learning and restorative practices. Orlando attorney Andrea Martinez is under Bar complaint for alleged commingling of client trust funds. Municipal leaders are planning a $30 million expansion of the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub, pending a lease-extension ...

Aug 07, 2025•4 min•Ep. 4

Orlando newscast: Wednesday, Aug. 6

Today's newscast includes these stories: County retains rural boundary, hires outside counsel to fight SB 180 suit. MCO sets July record; Terminal C Phase 2 at 50 percent completion. Universal shares new Epic Universe construction footage, details themed hub. State DOGE auditors launch 60-day Orange County spending review. Orlando wins $8 M FEMA grant to overhaul Parramore storm drains....

Aug 06, 2025•4 min•Ep. 3

Orlando newscast: Tuesday, Aug. 5

Today's newscast includes stories about: Rural-boundary protections collide with new state growth law Environmental groups fight 282-unit ‘Mosby Orange’ project near Wekiva State efficiency agency to audit Orlando’s $1.8 billion budget School-bus tracking app gives Osceola parents real-time alerts Clerk urges residents to claim $1.2 million in uncashed county checks...

Aug 05, 2025•3 min•Ep. 2

Orlando Newscast: Monday, Aug. 4

Today's newscast includes stories about: Shuffle of ICE detainees draws fire from attorneys as a way around the law. State audit ordered of city finances and housing programs. Orange County signs immigrant-transport pact under protest from Mayor Demings. Dr. Phillips Center buys adjacent land for future expansion. In-migration surge from storm-prone coasts drives up Orlando home prices....

Aug 04, 2025•4 min•Ep. 1

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