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Orange County Sheriff: Candidates on Issues Important to Community
Editor’s Note: It is our goal to provide good news and information to lift the community we serve Higher. We publish many articles during the election season because improving the community depends heavily on its leadership – the people who make … Continue reading
Posted in Community news that can help, Election Connection
Tagged 2018 General Election, Candidates Questionnaire, Joe Lopez, Joe Lopez for Sheriff, John Mina, John Mina for Sheriff, Midterm Election 2018, orange county, Orange County Sheriff Special Election, Orlando Community News, Orlando Police Chief, Sheriff Jerry Demings, Trish Martin
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Election Connection: Polls Open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. for August 28 Primary Election
Orange County – Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, August 28, to select the people they want to win key public offices, including local ones such as county mayor and commissioners, as well as county and circuit court judges. They … Continue reading
Polls Open, Absentee Ballots Mailed – It’s Time To Vote
August 9, 2018 (Orlando) – It’s Time to Vote! Yes, this is Primary Election season and voters around the country have the chance to select the people they want to represent them, especially locally and statewide. Florida voters will have … Continue reading
Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for Elections
Registration underway for Primary Election in August July 13, 2018 (Orlando) – Voters have a couple more weeks to register if they want to vote in the August 28 Primary Election. The deadline is Monday, July 30. That’s the same … Continue reading
Court is in Session: Mentoring Group Exposes Youth to Federal Court System
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
Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
Community Health and Wellness Partner, Wayne Densch YMCA Family Center Offers Tips on Staying Healthy During the Holidays Between the Thanksgiving and New Years Eve holidays, most Americans gain anywhere between 2-8 lbs., with an average gain of 3.5 lbs. As … Continue reading
Opportunity For Fresh Start: Restoration of Rights Workshop on July 16
Trying to make a change for the better after serving time? One way to do that is to have your rights restored and then register to vote or improve your chances of starting a business or getting a job. (Sidenote: … Continue reading
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Tagged Commissioner Scott Boyd, Commissioner Victoria Siplin, Gary Siplin, July 16, orange county, Orlando Community News, Restoration of Rights, Sealing and Expungement Workshop, Siplin Law, Trish Martin, Victoria Siplin, Winter Garden, Winter Garden Recreation Center, Workshop
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Our Men On Purpose: Orlando Native Rod-Z
When Rod-Z said, “You have to come to ‘this’ show because every show is different,” he told the truth. Opening for the legendary Patti Labelle at the Dr. Phillips Center, he cracked up some folk up, talking about how we all … Continue reading
Posted in Community news that can help, Entertainment, Faith and Family
Tagged Bethune-Cookman University, Entertainment, God, HBCU, Homecoming, Homecoming Comedy DVD, Jones High School, Men On Purpose, Orlando, Orlando Community News, Pine Hills, Rod, Rod-Z, Roderick Zeigler, Trish Martin
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Our Men, On Purpose
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
Early Voting Starts – Presidential Primaries
Orange County registered voters can now go vote early for the person they prefer within their party to be the next President of the United States. Early voting started today, Tuesday, Feb. 29, for the Presidential Preference Primary Election and will … Continue reading
