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Tuesday, November 3, Election Day for Orlando, Altamonte Springs

Tuesday, November 3 — Today is Election Day in the City of Orlando and City of Altamonte Springs. If you live in either city and you have not voted, make sure you vote today! You can call your city clerk … Continue reading

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It’s Voting Season: Ocoee, Orlando City Elections

Early voting is underway in Ocoee and the mayor’s job up for grabs. Three candidates want to run the city: Rusty Johnson, Ronney Oliveira and Jim Sills. Vote early, vote by absentee ballot or mark your calendar for Tuesday, Oct. … Continue reading

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Guest Editorial: Taking Care of FAMILY Business

Editor’s Note: Talk about business! Kimberly Stewart posted something on Facebook recently that mirrored a conversation I had around the same time with a family member. I’m sharing it, (her post) with her approval, to help us, help ourselves…financially. OCN’s theme this … Continue reading

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Lynx Bus Transfer Station in Pine Hills?

Here’s something that residents in Pine Hills and surrounding communities should know:  There’s a community meeting planned for Tuesday, August 18 at 7 p.m. about a proposal to rezone some property behind the Winn Dixie shopping center (Silver Star Road) … Continue reading

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Third Quarter Focus: Business-Work

When I thought about quarterly themes for this year, I did not think long. It’s amazing how God places ideas in your mind and things just click! Good thing the Second Quarter Focus was on the family (We celebrated Mother’s Day, … Continue reading

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All About Fashion: Carralyce Buford

It’s not often you run across a young woman doing her thing, juggling her family life and running a business on the upscale Park Avenue in Winter Park. Meet Carralyce Buford, graduate of Lake Mary High School and Florida State University, … Continue reading

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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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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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