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Mentoring Program Celebrates Black History Month Through Art

Posted on February 12, 2025 by OrlandoCommunityNews

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 →

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Back to School Benefits and Tax Savings Wrapping Up

Posted on August 4, 2023 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Orlando – With most public schools in Central Florida opening up for students next week (Aug. 10), parents can still take advantage of back to school benefits and save money during Florida’s sales tax holiday which ends this weekend. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Unapologetically You: Dr. E. Laverne Williams’ Nuggets of Wisdom for High School Graduates

Posted on June 15, 2021 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Retired Educator, Professional Christian Counselor and American Red Cross Volunteer, Dr. E. Laverne Williams, has imparted wisdom to high school graduates from Central Florida for years. And the tradition continue recently when she participated in drive-by graduation celebrations sponsored by … Continue reading →

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Student Walks The Historic Way of Civil Rights Leaders

Posted on March 23, 2021 by OrlandoCommunityNews

March 21, 2021 (Orlando) – The Parramore community should be proud. In fact, all of Central Florida should be proud. Why? Because one of the community’s sons on last week achieved a goal that most people living now could only … Continue reading →

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Our Men On Purpose: Rev. Sid Crudup II, Doctor of Educational Leadership

Posted on November 16, 2020 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Defending his dissertation, earning a doctorate degree, has been the grandest achievement in Sid Crudup II’s life. “It definitely was a journey,” he said in a recent interview. “Not bad for a kid from Jersey [Perth Amboy]. Dr. Crudup, long-time … Continue reading →

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Our Men, On Purpose

Posted on November 15, 2020 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Great news! Orlando Community News this week continues its occasional spotlight called “Our Men, On Purpose.” It’s a tribute to Central Florida men minding their businesses and reaching back to improve their communities. The goal is to inspire our younger brothers … Continue reading →

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Court is in Session: Mentoring Group Exposes Youth to Federal Court System

Posted on July 9, 2018 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Exposure has got to be a key component to successfully mentoring young people. There’s nothing like showing them key life skills, various careers and well-known places or events – not just talking about those things. Positive exposure could spark an … Continue reading →

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Our Men, On Purpose

Posted on May 23, 2016 by OrlandoCommunityNews

New to Orlando Community News is an occasional spotlight called “Our Men, On Purpose.” A tribute to Central Florida men minding their businesses and reaching back to improve their communities. The goal is to inspire our younger brothers in the community: … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 11, 2015 by OrlandoCommunityNews

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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Good Grades Equals New Car For Apopka Student

Posted on May 14, 2015 by OrlandoCommunityNews

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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