Talking Central Florida – August 5, 2026
Tune in on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on Central Florida Public Media (90.7 FM Orlando and 89.5 FM Ocala).
This week on Talking Central Florida, as law enforcement and firefighters’ associations express concern over the proposed constitutional amendment that would reduce non-school homestead property taxes, a look at the rising cost of public safety services in some places, and what might happen to those services if voters approve the measure in November.
And Lakeland City Commissioners pass a one-year moratorium on data center construction as the debate over AI facilities plays out in election campaigns around the state.
Plus, a check-in on school board races in Orange and Polk counties.
Host Steve Mort is joined by Beth Kassab from the Winter Park Voice and Trinity Laurino from LkldNow.
