Author Archives: OrlandoCommunityNews
Local Elections This Week, Tuesday
Orange County, March 7 – One vote can make a difference. One hundred votes can make the difference also, as well as one thousand. It has happened here before in local, state and national public office elections: Candidates have won … Continue reading
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Tagged 2021, City Elections, City of Ocoee, City of Winter Garden, City of Winter Park, orange county, Orlando Community News, Town of Windermere, Trish Martin
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Living Black History: Nouchelle Hastings, Trailblazing Community Leader and Humanitarian
February is the month we all observe Black History. All day, every day is when it is! Truth be told, we live among greatness and Nouchelle Hastings’ life is proof. That name should sound familiar because Hastings is well known … Continue reading
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Tagged 2021, Advocacy, Alicia Mott, Apostle VW Jones, Black History Month, Broward County Board of Commission, Community Leader, Davie, Davie Jazz Festival, Falcon Group Miami, Guardian Care Rehabilitation Center Family Council, He Got Up, Humanitarian, Jazz in the Hills, Living Black History, Mark NeJame, Martel and Diana Taylor, Ms. B, NFL Hall of Fame, Nouchelle Hastings, OmegaCares, Orange Technical College Foundation, Orlando Community News, Pamela Reaves, Sissy Peoples, Town of Davie, Trish Martin, Women Empowering Women in Development, Yvonne Loggins Coleman
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2021: Forward
2021: Forward, March! Let’s all get to work in our perspective communities, states and the nation. I solicit your continuous prayers for this organization and I will continue to pray for you, your family and your endeavors. I am speaking it: Better days are ahead. Amen, Amen! Continue reading
Posted in Community news that can help, Faith and Family
Tagged 2021, Forward, Hopeful, Jan 20, Joseph R. Biden, Kamala D. Harris, Orlando Community News, Presidential Inauguration, Trish Martin, Word For New Year
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Jesus, the Light of the World
My Christmas Eve tradition over many years was thwarted somewhat by a mean old virus. I would rush from work, most times still in work clothes, and head down Interstate 4 to get to the Candlelight Service at First Baptist … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Christmas Greeting, Hope, Joy, Love, Orlando Community News, Peace, Trish Martin
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Our Men On Purpose: Rev. Sid Crudup II, Doctor of Educational Leadership
Defending his dissertation, earning a doctorate degree, has been the grandest achievement in Sid Crudup II’s life. “It definitely was a journey,” he said in a recent interview. “Not bad for a kid from Jersey [Perth Amboy]. Dr. Crudup, long-time … Continue reading
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Tagged Doctor of Educational Leadership, Dr. Sid Crudup, God, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Eatonville, Men On Purpose, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Orlando Community News, Program Assistant, Reading and Math Tutor, Sandra Crudup, Sid Crudup, St. John Baptist Church, Trish Martin
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Our Men, On Purpose
Great news! Orlando Community News this week continues its occasional spotlight called “Our Men, On Purpose.” It’s a tribute to Central Florida men minding their businesses and reaching back to improve their communities. The goal is to inspire our younger brothers … Continue reading
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Tagged Central Florida, Dr. Sid Crudup, Orlando Community News, Our Men On Purpose, Tribute to Men, Trish Martin
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November 3, 2020 – Historic Presidential Election Day
With a deadly virus still affecting the country, voters have been encouraged to make a plan to vote and vote early – to be safe and educated on the issues. Before today’s Presidential Election Day began, more than 100 million … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020 Presidential Election, Donald J. Trump, Florida General Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, November 3, Orlando Community News, Trish Martin
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Opinion: Your Vote = Your Voice
October 25, 2020 — Hey Central FLORIDA! Early Voting sites are open TODAY! Hours in Orange County: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and in Seminole County: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. So after church (albeit online), go vote early. This … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020 Presidential Election, Amway Center, Central Florida, Early Voting 2020, Early Voting Locations, Nov. 3, Opinion, Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office, Seminole County Supervisor of Elections, YourVoteisYourVoice
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