Tag Archives: Orlando Community News

OCN Selects Its First “Pine Hills Heroes”

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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Merry Christmas from Yours Truly

Let’s Celebrate Christmas for What it is “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph … Continue reading

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

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

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Orange County: Elections Office open for Absentee Ballots Sunday, Nov. 4

If you live in Orange County, you may have one last opportunity to vote BEFORE GENERAL ELECTION DAY: Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles is allowing ABSENTEE BALLOT VOTING only, on tomorrow Sunday, Nov. 4, at the elections office from 10 … Continue reading

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

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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Early Voting at Public Libraries, Election Offices Starts This Saturday, Oct. 27

Registered voters can vote early and avoid historically long lines at their polling places on General Election Day and any confusion as well, in light of new polling places and longer than normal election ballots. They can vote at any Early Voting … Continue reading

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Check Your Mail: Sample Ballots En Route

Check your mail: Orange County election officials started mailing out sample ballots this week to eligible voters and they are urging voters to study the questions on the ballots, fill out the ballots and use the ballots as a guide in … Continue reading

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Views from the Stop the Killing, Start Living Rally Oct 9

Stop the Killing – Start Living Rally at Evans High School stadium on Saturday, October 9. People stood, sat in the stadium or lawn chairs on the track and listened to speakers at the rally, which also included prayers from area … Continue reading

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