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Founder and Editor of Orlando Community News and freelance writing service. Lover of God, Auto Finance-Sales Professional, “Mese” baby, Proud Aunt

Calling All Youth Step Groups: Big Step Show on June 27 in Orlando

Parents, church youth leaders and community leaders! Here’s an opportunity for your young people to have a little fun this summer and show off their stepping skills. WOKB-1680 AM Radio is putting on its 1st Annual Step Show on Saturday, … Continue reading

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Walking and Praying: Churches On Move for Reconciliation

  People frequently ask, ‘Where’s the church?’ during social upheaval/racial tension as we see going on now throughout our country. Well, some pastors at several churches west of downtown Orlando, have decided to gather together, to walk in unity and to … Continue reading

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Good Grades Equals New Car For Apopka Student

Good stuff! Nadidra Phipps of Apopka High School on last Saturday won a new Honda Fit from Holler Honda in Orlando. She was one of 10 scholar students with top grades in Orange or Seminole high schools selected as finalists for … Continue reading

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Guest Editorial: Social Media Etiquette

Editor’s Note: Parents: School’s out soon. You’re most likely in the midst of planning for summer camps of all sorts and vacation for your child(ren). That’s great! What about what they are doing online (when they say they are ‘bored’)? More … Continue reading

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Second Quarter 2015 Focus: Family

Photo credits: Top Row, Second from Left  – Angelo Davis. Top Row, Third from Left – http://www.PhotobyRhonda.com At the end of the day, especially a rough one, what you have is your faith in God and the love and support … Continue reading

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In Remembrance of Him: Seven Last Sayings of Christ From the Cross

It has become an annual “must worship experience” around this time in Central Florida: The Seven Last Sayings of Christ (From the Cross). The special worship program typically takes place on Good Friday from 12 to 3 p.m. to coincide … Continue reading

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Bridging the Gap Community Forum April 9

Florida Community Outreach (FCO) is sponsoring a forum April 9 for community leaders, business owners/operators and residents to get together and talk about resources available in the community. Get there! Get involved! You never know: The help you need may be … Continue reading

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Four Vie for Eatonville Mayor Job

Charles Bargaineer, Anthony Grant and Alvin Moore all want Eatonville Mayor Bruce Mount’s position. But voters will decide on Saturday, March 7, who will be mayor in the town’s General and Special Election. If you are a registered voter in … Continue reading

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World Day of Prayer

Friday, March 6, is World Day of Prayer and some churches around Central Florida plan to be open throughout the day and well into the evening for people to come in and pray. Yes, there are several “days” of prayer worldwide and … Continue reading

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Gathered Together to Pray and Reflect on the Lives of Men Who Made a Difference

About a thousand or so people showed up for the 24th Annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast at First Baptist Church of Orlando. Held on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the prayer breakfast sold out again this year, … Continue reading

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