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Election Connection: Early Voting, Observations for Primary Election – Orange County

  From the Editor’s Desk: We really don’t have any excuses here in the United States of America, for not voting in every election. Not only do we have the freedom to vote (many people fought and died over the … Continue reading

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Gracia M. Miller: Running for Seminole County School Board

In most cases, all voters want to know from candidates is: who they are, what they stand for and what they plan to do.  Over the next few weeks, we will share our interviews with several candidates in Seminole County … Continue reading

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OCN’s Third Year: Greater Works Ahead!

  Hello Orlando Community News Supporters and Visitors! We are celebrating – first, another year for Orlando Community News online (#3 on May 14) and second, the recent milestone of reaching 10,000 views (in the United States and several other … Continue reading

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Get Ready for “The Show” – Spring Mania 2014

Of all the live shows you attend in Central Florida, let this be one of them. Trust: It’s called “mania” for a reason. In its fourth year, the Spring Mania, presented by Fla’Vore Productions, will keep your eyes glued to … Continue reading

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“To Do” for City of Orlando Voters: Vote on Tuesday, May 6

May 1 (Orlando) — It’s Countdown to the City of Orlando Commission District 5 Run-Off Election.  If you live in the district and are registered to vote, update your calendar to GO VOTE on Tuesday, May 6. Actually, you can … Continue reading

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Final Push to Help Send Some Meadowbrook Students to Washington, D.C.

Editor’s Note: If you want to give to the Orlando Community News Annual Essay Contest, benefiting the Meadowbrook Middle School Fine Arts Department’s Spring Trip to Washington, D.C., please note: the deadline is this Friday, April 25. This is truly … Continue reading

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Good Friday Service: The Seven Last Sayings of Jesus Christ

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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),…

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Election Connection: City of Orlando District 5 – Today, April 8

  April 8, 2014 (Orlando) — It’s going down in the City of Orlando today, as residents in District 5 select their commissioner. One thing’s for sure, each one of the candidates have very different personalities and bring very different … Continue reading

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Election Connection: Commissioner’s Son Files to Run in Same Race

February 8, 2014 (PINE HILLS, FL) — Since day one, the City of Orlando’s District 5 Commission race has been dramatic, with two candidates running against long-time Commissioner Daisy Lynum. There are about two months left in the race and … Continue reading

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Fathers Matter: How to be Better Dads

February 8, 2014 (ORLANDO) — A group of fathers plan to get together this morning at 11 and talk about how to be better dads.  It may not seem like a big deal to some but for many, especially in … Continue reading

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