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Andrew Jeng Enters Florida House District 43 Race in Osceola County

June 12, 2019
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Former Kissimmee City Commission candidate and tech business owner Andrew Jeng filed paperwork to run for Florida State Representative, District 43 on Monday, June 10, 2019 according to officials at the Florida Department of State Division of Elections. District 43 covers northern Osceola County and includes Buenaventura Lakes, Campbell, Kissimmee, and Poinciana. Representatives serve two-year terms and are…

June 12, 2019
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MEMPHIS, Tn. (FNN NEWS) – 2016 Orange County for Trump Chairman and Florida National News contributor Randy Ross will be the keynote speaker and guest at the “Tennessee Task Force 45” rally in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday, June 27th. “In 2016 we had the honor of a team from Tennessee coming to Orlando to help…

June 12, 2019
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WINTER PARK, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Nestled in a treelined historic area just west of Downtown Orlando is the beautiful City of Winter Park. There you will find Winter Park Mayor Steve Leary, who was elected in 2015. But if you’re like me, you want to get to know about the person behind the title.…

May 17, 2019
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File - In this file photo, Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference along with Attorney John Morgan and Congressman Matthew Gaetz on lifting the marijuana ban in Florida to allow for medicinal use. Photo by Willie David / Florida National News

Sarasota, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/HB 107: Wireless Communications While Driving. The law authorizes the enforcement of texting while driving as a primary offense. Additionally, the bill specifies that a person may not use a handheld wireless communications device while driving in a designated sensitive area such as a school crossing, school zone,…

May 17, 2019
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – On Monday, May 20th at 9:30 am, U.S. Reps. Darren Soto and Brian Mast will hold a press event to announce introduction of the Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act, legislation to streamline the opening of Congressional offices inside Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities across the nation. The legislation requires the…

April 21, 2019
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In 2016, Central Florida elected Aramis Ayala as Florida’s first African-American State Attorney. Given her background and the backing of the George Soros funded PAC, Florida Safety & Justice, she was expected to be, and portrayed herself as, a progressive-minded prosecutordedicated to improving the criminal justice system. Yet, while other progressive-minded prosecutors have embraced “smart justice” policies…

April 15, 2019
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Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at Florida State University Monday morning. Photo: Governor's Press Office.

Tallahassee, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – (Source: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Office) // Today, at Florida State University, Governor Ron DeSantis called on Florida’s state college and university presidents to adopt a resolution that protects and promotes the free speech of students on their campuses. The Governor requested that they frequently display their resolution throughout their campuses to…

March 25, 2019
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Orange County Commissioner Victoria Siplin (center) treated 43 high school students to a day at Walt Disney World as part of her TLC Mentoring Program Monday, March 18, 2019. Photo: Orange County Government.

Orange County, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Source: Office of Commissioner Victoria Siplin // This past Monday, March 18, 2019, Commissioner Victoria P. Siplin treated forty-three high school students to an educational and thrilling day at Walt Disney World. As part of Commissioner Siplin’s Tourism, Leadership and Community (TLC) Mentoring Program, students discovered the Disney Youth Education…

December 21, 2018
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Florida Governor and Senator-elect Rick Scott announced that Florida gained 23,000 jobs in November and unemployment at 3.3%. Governor Scott made his announcement at the Wyndham Destinations headquarters in Orlando Friday, December 21, 2018 as a testament to his promise to increase jobs in Florida. Wyndham Destinations came to Orlando on June…

December 18, 2018
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Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla in the Orange County Board chambers in November 2018. Photo: Wille David/Florida National News.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Holidays are a time to celebrate with family, community and friends. It is through celebrations and traditions that the foundation of our family and society are formed. With many ways to make this holiday season special for those in our community, there’s an opportunity for everyone to make an incredible difference this…