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Mentoring Program Celebrates Black History Month Through Art
Eatonville, Florida (Feb. 12, 2025) – Conflict Resolution, Auto Maintenance, Lawn Care and Interaction with Law Enforcement are several topics recently presented by leaders of the Got Skills Mentoring program. This month, they will focus on Black History Month and … Continue reading
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2025
From the Editor’s Desk: Jan. 20, 2025 – What did you do today? I spent time catching up on personal business, while at the same time, reflecting on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Yes, today … Continue reading
Thank you, God!
It’s 2025, yes, it is! There will be time for reflections and a look back on 2024 but right now, today (as it should have been after midnight on January 1, 2025), we praise God! Thank you, God! “Happy New … Continue reading
Make Good Trouble: 2024 General Election, OCN Recommendations
Nov. 5, 2024 (Orlando, FL) — It’s Election Day! Here’s my message to every registered voter, in the words of the late Civil Rights leader and United States Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.), MAKE GOOD TROUBLE – VOTE. This is for … Continue reading
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Who and What for Next Week’s General Election
October 29, 2024 – So far, 286,200 people in Orange County have voted early, either by vote by mail ballot or at an early voting location; that’s the unofficial number, according to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office. With … Continue reading
Up Next: Early Voting for Orange County – Monday, Oct. 21
October 20, 2024 (Orlando) — It’s the eve of the first day of early voting (in person) and if Florida is anything like Georgia and North Carolina, it will see a record number of early voters according to reports, to … Continue reading
Election Roundup: What You Need to Know to Prepare for Nov. 5 General Election
October 5, 2024 (Orange County, FL) – For some people, the day can’t come soon enough. For others, the day seems too soon: They need more time to prepare. “The day” is Election Day on Nov. 5 in which Florida … Continue reading
Save Money for Disaster Preparedness
August 29, 2024 (Orlando) — We’re in the midst of hurricane season here in Florida – with several more months to go. So now is the time to buy supplies, during the state of Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, … Continue reading
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Vote and Vote Wisely – Early
From the Editor’s Desk: August 16, 2024 – If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times – one way or another: Vote and Vote Wisely. Your Vote is Your Voice. Vote in every election. So here we … Continue reading
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