Tag Archives: Orlando Community News
City Elections: Early Voting Now Through Friday
March 5, 2019 – Early Voting has started and will run through this Friday for city elections throughout Orange County. Four cities in the county have elections a week from today, on Tuesday, March 12, including Ocoee and Windermere here … Continue reading
City Elections Straight Ahead on March 12
February 11, 2019 (Orange County, Florida) — They are just as important as state and national elections but people often forget about them: city elections. If you live in the city of Belle Isle, Ocoee, Windermere or Winter Park, you … Continue reading
Amendment 4: Registration Opens Today for Many Ex-Felons
January 8, 2019 (Orlando) – When voters in Florida overwhelmingly voted Yes on Amendment 4 last November, they spoke loud and clear: People convicted of certain crimes who have done their time and fulfilled their responsibilities to the court should have … Continue reading
CFABJ Celebrates 35 years and Inducts Six Into its Hall of Fame
Giving honor where honor is due, members of the Central Florida Association of Black Journalists (CFABJ) on Dec. 1 named six esteemed journalists, media personalities, philanthropists and reporters to their Hall of Fame. They are: Dr. Florence Alexander and her … Continue reading
Posted in Community news that can help, Entertainment, Work
Tagged 35thAnniversary, Central Florida Association of Black Journalists, CFABJ, Dr. Florence Alexander, Dr. Stanley Alexander, Gail Paschall-Brown, Hall of Fame, Kena Lewis, Lafontaine Oliver, Mark McEwen, Monica May, Orlando Community News, Trish Martin
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
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
