There are some things that transcend everything and become iconic of an area, a region, a state.

Here in Florida, that is no better defined than by oranges. Just look at a standard Florida license plate, oranges are front and center. And why not? 

Florida has, or at least had, the reputation of being the citrus king for decades.

But now, with so many people moving into the state every year and so much development trying to keep up with growth, is that a formula that’s detrimental to Florida’s citrus industry?

Let’s find out now from our guests, Shannon Shepp, the executive director at the Florida Department of Citrus, and Matt Joyner, the director of Government Affairs at Florida Citrus Mutual.

About This Podcast

Political figures and influencers are often heard in brief bites that don’t capture the context of the whole story. “Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite” expands the conversation with these newsmakers along the I-4 corridor and beyond. Join award-winning Spectrum News 13 anchor and Orlando Woman of the Year Ybeth Bruzual, political reporter Greg Angel, and veteran producer Gary Darling for a must-hear interview each week and learn about the issues affecting Central Florida.