Orlando
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, City Commissioners and the Community to Honor Veterans at the 18th Annual Veterans Day Parade
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FNN NEWSORLANDO, Fla (FNN NEWS) – Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and his Veterans Advisory Council will honor the courageous men and women of the armed forces at the 18th annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11, 2017, in Downtown Orlando.
This year’s parade will open with a tribute to those who have fought for our country and defended our freedom, led by Mayor Dyer and local veterans. The parade’s theme is “Healing the Invisible Wounds of War,” placing a special focus on the mental and emotional well being of veterans and their families.
The parade will consist of a variety of participants including men and women from more than 50 Central Florida veteran organizations, active-duty military, high school JROTCs and the UCF AFROTC. Bands include the Lake Nona High School Band, Jones High School Marching Tigers, the Lake Highland Preparatory School band and The Marching Royals from The First Academy. Rob Riggle, a former U.S. Marine Corps Reserve officer and actor known for his roles in The Hangover, Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show and 21 Jump Street will ride in the parade with Ace Café Orlando’s entry.
Five grand marshals, all of whom have contributed to mental health causes for veterans by providing counseling services or serving on boards for non-profit veteran counseling organizations, will lead the parade:
- Dr. Sandra Neer served as Project Coordinator for the Trauma Management Therapy Program for veterans at UCF.
- Sergeant Major Raymond Chandler was sworn in as the 14th Sergeant of the U.S. Army in March 2011. He served 34 years in every enlisted leadership position before his retirement from military service in 2015.
- Colonel Ann Johnson served for 34 years in the U.S. Army as a Behavioral Science Specialist. She currently works with the UCF Psychology Anxiety and Trauma Department.
- Major General Bill Bond retired in November 2013 after 33 years as an Air Defense Officer for the U.S. Army and is now on the Board of Directors for the Camaraderie Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides mental health counseling to veterans and their families.
- Major General Michael Repass served as a Special Forces Officer for 30 years and received multiple awards including two Army Distinguished Service Medals, two Bronze Stars and five Army Commendation Medals.
ATTENDEE PARKING AND TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Parade spectators should utilize the Central Garage (55 West Central Boulevard) and the Library Garage (112 East Central Boulevard via Pine Street) for parking.
Road closures associated with parade staging will run from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Orange Avenue, Amelia Street, West Concord Street, Livingston Street and Robinson Street. Closures along the parade route will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Central Boulevard and Rosalind Avenue.
For information on parking and road closures related to the parade, visit CityofOrlando.net/VeteransParade.
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Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Red Cardigan at 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational
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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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3 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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3 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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