Tag Archives: Central Florida

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 →

Posted in Community news that can help, Faith and Family, Youth | Tagged Art, Black History Month, Central Florida, Get Skills mentoring program, Orlando Community News, Trish Marshall, Verlese Pender | Leave a comment

Community Meeting: Be Prepared for Nov. 5 General Election

Posted on September 26, 2024 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Sept. 25, 2024 (Eatonville, Florida) – A group of concerned citizens gathered last week at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church to hear from voting advocates who shared their experiences over the years and specific issues that will be on the Nov. … Continue reading →

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Renowned Gospel Artist Karen Clark Sheard Returns to Orlando for Christmas Concert

Posted on December 7, 2023 by OrlandoCommunityNews

December 7, 2023 (Orlando) – Good God! After Karen Clark Sheard and her sisters (members of The Legendary Clark Sisters) in October graced the CFE Federal Credit Union Arena (UCF arena), Sheard is coming back to the Orlando area tomorrow, … Continue reading →

Posted in Community news that can help, Faith and Family | Tagged Calvary Orlando, Central Florida, Christmas concert, Karen Clark Sheard, King of Glory, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Eatonville, Orlando, Orlando Community News, Pastor Willie C Barnes, The Clark Sisters, Trish Marshall, Winter Park | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Community news that can help, Youth | Tagged 2020-2021 School Year, 2021 High School Graduates, Be Unapologetically Yourself, Central Florida, Dr. E. Laverne Williams, Eatonville, High School Graduates, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Eatonville, Orlando Community News, Pastor Willie C Barnes, Trish Martin, Wisdom, Wisdom Nuggets, Words of Wisdom | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Community news that can help, Faith and Family, Youth | Tagged Central Florida, Dr. Sid Crudup, Orlando Community News, Our Men On Purpose, Tribute to Men, Trish Martin | Leave a comment

Opinion: Your Vote = Your Voice

Posted on October 25, 2020 by OrlandoCommunityNews

October 25, 2020 — Hey Central FLORIDA! Early Voting sites are open TODAY! Hours in Orange County: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and in Seminole County: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. So after church (albeit online), go vote early. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Community news that can help, Election Connection | Tagged 2020 Presidential Election, Amway Center, Central Florida, Early Voting 2020, Early Voting Locations, Nov. 3, Opinion, Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office, Seminole County Supervisor of Elections, YourVoteisYourVoice | Leave a comment

Third Quarter Focus: Business-Work

Posted on July 27, 2015 by OrlandoCommunityNews

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 →

Posted in Community news that can help, Faith and Family, Work | Tagged Business and Work, business tips, Central Florida, Orlando Community News, small business, Third Quarter Focus, West Orange County | Leave a comment

Central Florida “Living Legends” Honored

Posted on May 1, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

A group made up of doctors, entrepreneurs, pastors; business pioneers, radio personalities and a model was honored Sunday, April 28, during the Pam Powell Empowers P-Factors Annual Living Legends Awards. The awards show, in its second year, honors Central Florida … Continue reading →

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Mentoring Programs for Young Males and Females

Posted on April 24, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Coming Soon !!! Feature Article on Mentoring Programs for Young Males and Females in the Central Florida area. Orlando Community News will publish an article to help make more positive adults aware of and comfortable with signing up to mentor … Continue reading →

Posted in Community news that can help, Faith and Family, Youth | Tagged Central Florida, helping youth, mentoring programs, mentors, Orlando Community News, spotlight on mentoring programs | Leave a comment

Good Friday Service: The Seven Last Sayings of Jesus Christ

Posted on March 28, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Come Good Friday, there will be some Good Preaching. That’s when local congregations will gather together for a special program called the “Seven Last Sayings of Jesus Christ.” The program, sponsored by the African-American Council of Christian Clergy (AACCC), will be held this … Continue reading →

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