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Will Voters in Central Florida Cities Get Out and Vote on Tuesday, March 13?
Most of you will read this on the day of your local general elections and say something like, “Oh yeah, now I remember!” If you live within the city limits of Apopka, Belle Isle, Ocoee or Winter Park and you are … Continue reading
Performing Arts Center to Honor Dr. King
Soon it will be 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee and people around the country will pause to honor the civil rights leader’s life. Here in Orlando, the Pine Hills Community Performing Arts … Continue reading
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Hello Mayor: Voting Underway in Local Cities
It’s election season! Yes! Right now, people are voting – whether early, by absentee ballot or at their polling place, in cities throughout Orange County. In Eatonville today, Saturday, March 3, voters will decide whether to keep Eddie Cole as … Continue reading
’Tis the Season of Giving
December 16, 2017 (Orlando) – ‘Tis the Season…the Season of Love (Giving) – Not that it doesn’t happen throughout the year but today there are three major “gives” going on throughout Central Florida of which residents can take advantage. The … Continue reading
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City of Orlando Nov. 7 Election
November 1, 2017, Orlando — City of Orlando residents: It’s your turn. You get to vote for your commissioner if you’re in District 1, 3 or 5 during the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. If you are registered to vote, … Continue reading
Long-time Orlando Station Wins National Award
WOKB’s recent achievement makes you feel like saying: Yes we can. Yes we did. The gospel radio station at 1680 on the AM dial recently won the title of Best Radio Station of the Year (Large Market) at the 32nd … Continue reading
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Guest Editorial: Barack Obama – A Good President
Editor’s Note: It’s February 2017 and Donald Trump is President of The United States. While many wish it was a dream and feel uneasy about his presidency, some are elated and anxious about his promised changes. As President Barack Obama prepared to … Continue reading
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Gun Safety and Buy Back Today
February 9, 2017 (Orlando) — If you don’t want it, turn it in – anonymously. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office’s gun safety – buy back event is underway today for anyone wanting to turn in a weapon. It started at … Continue reading
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Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
Community Health and Wellness Partner, Wayne Densch YMCA Family Center Offers Tips on Staying Healthy During the Holidays Between the Thanksgiving and New Years Eve holidays, most Americans gain anywhere between 2-8 lbs., with an average gain of 3.5 lbs. As … Continue reading
General Election 2016: You Choose But Here Are My Recommendations
Orlando — As promised and within the final hour of the 2016 General Election, I am posting my recommendations for some KEY races in today’s historic election. Why? First, I know that some of you all waited until the last … Continue reading
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