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[VIDEO] Governor Rick Scott Announces Florida Gained 23,000 New Jobs in November

December 21, 2018
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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…

October 14, 2018
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Andrew Jeng is a candidate for Kissimmee City Commissioner District 2 runoff election, November 6, 2018.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – The Andrew Jeng campaign announced Jeng’s agenda for fostering diversity and inclusion in Kissimmee in a press release Sunday. Jeng, candidate for Kissimmee City Commission, Seat 2, aims to implement OneKissimmee, a new Kissimmee City Advisory Board for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. There is currently no advisory board of this kind…

October 13, 2018
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Andrew Jeng (right) with Orange County Mayor-elect Sheriff Jerry Demings (2nd right) and international associates at the 2018 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference at the Orange County Convention Center. Photo courtesy of the Andrew Jeng campaign.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Kissimmee City Commission, Seat 2 candidate Andrew Jeng has rolled out his public safety agenda. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) member and former police lieutenant reunited with thousands of his fellow law enforcement officers during the 2018 IACP Conference, which ran from October 3-9 at the Orange County…

October 11, 2018
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer appoints Deputy Police Chief Orlando Rolon as the 39th Police Chief at the Orlando Police Headquarters Thursday, October 11, 2018. (Photo by Willie David / Florida National News)

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer named Orlando Rolon the 39th and first Hispanic Police Chief for the Orlando Police Department during a special event held at the Orlando Police Department Headquarters Thursday afternoon. Deputy Police Chief Rolon was selected from three candidates to replace current Chief John Mina, who is retiring to run for Orange…

October 4, 2018
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – With the raw exposed construction of Hughey Avenue and I-4 as their backdrop, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman announced their endorsement of Tallahassee Mayor and Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum, and hometown Lieutenant Governor nominee Chris King, giving them a potential…

October 4, 2018
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Kissimmee City Commissioner candidate Andrew Jeng, who is Chinese American, is winning the race on diversity and inclusion by a landslide, earning endorsements from Puerto Rican and African American elected officials. Kissimmee City Commissioner Angela Eady, the first African American to be elected to Kissimmee City Commission, is the latest elected…

September 26, 2018
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Heart of Florida United Way Change Maker of the Year Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs (center) is joined by Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan (left) and Dr. Philips Charities CEO Ken Robinson. Photo: Orange County Government.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Source: Orange County Government // The Heart of Florida United Way hosted its inaugural Change Maker Impact Awards on Sept. 24, 2018 at the Church Street Ballroom in downtown Orlando. The Change Maker Impact Awards recognizes individuals and organizations that create positive change in Central Florida. Orange County Mayor Teresa…

September 20, 2018
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Andrew Jeng talks with Kissimmee voters and supporters during his campaign kickoff in August 2017. Photo: Andrew Jeng for Kissimmee City Commission, Seat 2 campaign.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Andrew Jeng, who secured a historic runoff spot for Kissimmee City Commission, Seat 2 in the August 28th primary election, issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria ravaging Puerto Rico: Friends, Today, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the one-year anniversary since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. We…

September 20, 2018
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee for Florida Governor, issued the following letter to the Puerto Rican community on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria: Friends, Today, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the one-year anniversary since Hurricane Maria ravaged the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. I want to…