Wake Up, Orlando!

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.

Wake Up, Orlando! is a news podcast hosted by Matt Peiken, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt Peiken hosts Wake Up, Orlando!, a news show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Orlando newscast: Monday, Aug 18.

  Aug 18, 20254 minS0

  <p>Today's newscast includes these stories:</p><p>Apopka debates Camp Wewa’s $1M+ annual cost versus community value.</p><p>Critical Mass Orlando bans wheelies after a hit-and-run spurs safety overhaul.</p><p>Hurricane Helene’s cleanup drove $200K in city overtime—now leaders eye staffing changes.</p><p>OIA wins $5.9M FAA grant to modernize runway safety features.</p><p>Orlando citrus farms struggle under drought, pushing for water solutions.</p>

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  Episode #10

  Orlando newscast: Friday, Aug. 18

  Aug 15, 20253 minS0

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

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  Episode #9

  Orlando newscast: Thursday, Aug. 14

  Aug 14, 20254 minS0

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

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  Episode #8

  Orlando newscast: Wednesday, Aug. 13

  Aug 13, 20254 minS0

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

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  Episode #7

  Orlando newscast: Tuesday, Aug. 12

  Aug 12, 20253 minS0

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

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