Orlando
Commissioner Jennifer Thompson Blasts Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer For Power Grab In Commission Race
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6 years agoon
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Willie DavidORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Recently, Orange County District 4 Commissioner Jennifer Thompson did not hold back when she went live on Facebook to blast Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer for what she called “a blatant power grab“ in the 2018 District 4 Commission race.
It appears the problem started when Dyer’s homelessness and social services aide Lori Pampilo Harris filed paperwork with the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office last Friday to run for the Orange County Commission District 4 seat. Florida National News learned that Mayor Dyer will join Harris at a press conference on Wednesday in front of the Orange County Regional History Center to announce her candidacy.
Commissioner Thompson cannot run for reelection due to term limits, but she is backing her longtime aide, Susan Makowski, who filed to run for the commission seat November 1, 2017, according to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office.
In the Facebook video, Thompson is visibly upset over Dyer’s involvement in the commission race. She said Dyer was making phone calls to the downtown establishment to let them know he expects their financial support for Harris.
Thompson noted in the video that this is a power grab by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the downtown establishment to get their hands on the control of the Orange County commission.
Video | Courtesy of Jennifer Thompson’s Facebook Page
Harris is the latest candidate to add her name to the crowded race for the open commission seat. Other candidates who filed paperwork are Kevin Lance Ballinger, Maribel Cordero, Susan Makowski, Gina Perez-Calhoun, and Nicolette Springer.
Orange County Commission seats 2, 4 and 6, as well as the county mayor seat, are up for election in 2018. The county primary election is set for August 28.
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Willie David is the publisher of Florida National News. | news@floridanationalnews.com
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Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Red Cardigan at 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational
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1 week agoon
March 10, 2024By
Mike BrodskyORLANDO, Fla. (FNN Sports) – Scottie Scheffler wins his second red cardigan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, today, along with $4 million of the $20 million prize pool. The red cardigan was first awarded in 2017, in memory of Arnold Palmer who passed the year before. Scheffler first won the API in 2022.
The number one ranked golfer in the world, Scheffler finished at 15 under par for the four day tournament, carding a 66 today. Wyndham Clark finished in second place at 10 under par. API defending champion, Kurt Kitayama, did not make the cut, this weekend, finishing 7 over par after the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday.
This coming week, the top golfers head to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, for the 50th anniversary of The Players Championship. The winner will walk away with $4.5 million of the $25 million up for grabs. This is the PGA Tour’s largest regular season purse. Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.
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Lydia Ko and Jeff McNeil win the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
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2 months agoon
January 21, 2024By
Mike BrodskyORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Lake Nona resident, Lydia Ko, has won the 2024 Hilton Grand Vacations LPGA Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, while Mets All-Star Second Baseman, Jeff McNeil, has won the celebrities and amateurs competition. The four day tournament wrapped up Sunday. Ko takes home $225,000 of the $1.5 million prize pool, while baseball player McNeil wins $100,000 of the $500,000 designated for the athletes and entertainers.
Ko finished at -14, two strokes ahead of Alexa Pano. Defending champion, Brooke Henderson, finished third at ten under par. McNeil ended with 138 points using the Modified Stableford scoring system, in his first time competing in this tournament. Annika Sorenstam finished in second place amongst the celebrity golfers, with 136. Former Major League Baseball pitchers Derek Lowe and Mark Mulder tied for third place at 135.
The Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions also announced today that they have extended their agreement with the LPGA to continue this tournament at Lake Nona for another five years, with a 65% increase in the prize pool money.
Stay tuned to Florida National News for more, and be sure to follow our Florida National News page on Facebook for more photos and videos from the tournament.
Golf
Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Returns to Lake Nona
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2 months agoon
January 17, 2024By
Mike BrodskyORLANDO, Fla. (Florida National News) – The Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions is back at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando Thursday, 1/18 through Sunday, 1/21. This tournament kicks off the LPGA Tour’s 74th season, featuring top women golfers, who have qualified by winning a tournament in 2022 or 2023, playing alongside celebrities from the world of sports, entertainment, and music.
Comedy fans can watch Larry The Cable Guy entertain the crowd with his one-liners and banter. “Fresh Prince” fans can tune in to Alfonso Ribeiro in hopes of seeing him dance “The Carlton.” Bachelor fans can follow Ben Higgins or Wells Adams to see if they’re passing out any roses.
Sports fans can see some true legends in a different light. Basketball fans can look for Vince Carter, Ray Allen, or Chandler Parsons. Baseball fans can watch for John Smoltz, Albert Pujols, or Roger Clemens. Football fans will find Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith, Marcus Allen, Brian Urlacher, and Charles Woodson.
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