Category Archives: Work

job opportunities, business ventures, trends

Restoration of Rights, Sealing and Expungement

Posted on November 6, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Workshop Saturday, Nov. 9 in Orlando It’s common knowledge that finding work or even a place to stay is not easy for a person with a criminal record, even after serving the time and changing their lifestyle. Getting help from others … Continue reading →

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Can We All Get Along: Rally Against Crime October 26

Posted on October 19, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

“Can We All Get Along?” Rodney King, rest his soul, asked that question of the country during the L.A. Riots and now organizers of a popular annual rally against crime will ask the same question to promote peace in the Pine … Continue reading →

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Discussion Offers Practical Answers on Getting Stories Noticed by the Media

Posted on August 29, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Stories that are timely, relevant and filled with human interest. Deadlines. Press releases. The difference between earned media versus paid media. That’s a snapshot of topics discussed during the Central Florida Association of Black Journalists’ (CFABJ) community-wide event on Thursday, August 15. … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Our Next Pine Hills Hero?

Posted on June 15, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Earlier this year, Orlando Community News (OCN) selected its first “Pine Hills Heroes” for their commitment and unwavering contributions to the Pine Hills community: Bishop Kelvin L. Cobaris and Pastor Michael  Kimbrough. I recently presented the two with a certificate of appreciation and gift, … Continue reading →

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Road Work On Powers, Indiana Hills Roads Continues

Posted on March 26, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Pine Hills, FL (March 25, 2013) — If you live on or near Powers Drive,  between Silver Star Road and Clarcona-Ocoee Road, you already know: Road refurbishment is going on along Powers Drive as well as Indiana Hills Road nearby. The road work … Continue reading →

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OCN Selects Its First “Pine Hills Heroes”

Posted on January 25, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

January 24, 2013 (Orlando, FL) — Ever since Orlando Community News launched online(May 2011), people have been spotted often around town working, trying to make a difference in the Pine Hills community. Take Kelvin L. Cobaris, newly appointed senior pastor of Livingston … Continue reading →

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Distractions from the real work: Is it time to make some calls?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Opinion Here comes more drama out of Washington, less than two weeks after the re-election of President Barack Obama and within a few days of the start of Congress. I wish our leaders would lay aside the politics for such … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It: President Barack Obama Re-elected

Posted on November 9, 2012 by OrlandoCommunityNews
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Final Push to Vote Early: Saturday, Nov. 3 is the deadline

Posted on November 2, 2012 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Opinion Only days remain before the 2012 General Election Day (next Tuesday) but there is a mad push for voters to exercise their right to vote early to save time and avoid any last-minute distractions or mishaps, especially here in … Continue reading →

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“Souls” Vote Early, Despite Changes to FL Election Law

Posted on October 28, 2012 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Orange County, FL (October 28,2012) — Some came to vote in person. Some came to vote by turning in their absentee ballot. Some brought other people to vote. Others just showed up to support the effort. A few came to document and … Continue reading →

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