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Governor Ron DeSantis Calls on State Colleges and Universities to Adopt Free Speech Resolution

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…

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
Written by: Willie David
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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
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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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…