Category Archives: Latino

Orlando Mayor Dyer, Commissioner Ortiz Launch Hispanic Heritage Month at City Hall

September 12, 2019
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer (left) and Orlando Commissioner Tony Ortiz (District 2, right) honored community and business leaders as well as residents at Orlando City Hall in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15-October 15, 2019. Photo: Jay Pina/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – To celebrate the commencement of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, 2019, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando District 2 Commissioner Tony Ortiz, and Orange County citizens gathered at Orlando City Hall to recognize Latin American culture. “Hispanic Americas: A History of Serving Our Nation” as the event…

September 4, 2019
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Drag queen Farrah Moan (left), known for being in RuPaul's Drag Race, accuses pop star Ariana Grande for committing the same infringement she's suing Forever 21 for. Image: @farrahrized (Twitter).

Arianna Grande recently sued fashion retailer Forever 21 for $10 million claiming the brand launched an unauthorized marketing campaign by using the look, audio, and lyrics from her hit single “7 Rings,” but the tables turned on Grande Wednesday when she was hit with a similar accusation. Buzzfeed reports that drag queen Farrah Moan, best…

September 4, 2019
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Ariana Grande in her music video for "7 Rings," released in January. Image: Ariana Grande/YouTube.

TMZ reports that Pop singer Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against Forever 21 over their use of her name and likeness without her permission to sell and promote their makeup brand. According to Complex, Grande claims that her team was negotiating with Forever 21’s sister store, Riley Rose, in December 2018 to create a…

July 13, 2019
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An all-out racially charged fight within the House Democratic Caucus escalated Saturday when an African American freshman lawmaker said the party doesn’t need “any more black voices that don’t want to be a black voice.” Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) made those comments during a speech at the liberal Netroots Nation conference where she, Rep. Ilhan…

July 13, 2019
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced Saturday that his chief financial officer and secretary of state will step down following their participation in a private chat that used profanities to describe an ex-New York City official and a federal control board overseeing the island’s finances. The U.S. territory’s CFO…

July 12, 2019
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Nikkela Mitchell (pictured) and Stephen Trimble were arrested July 11, 2019. (OCSO photo.)

APOPKA, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Source: OCSO // OCSO Homicide detectives have arrested two people in connection with the case that resulted in the stabbing death of Hope Garcia the morning of July 7, 2019. They are: Stephen Trimble (DOB: 10/22/1986) and Nikkela Mitchell (DOB: 09/04/1993) Both face charges of Second Degree Felony Murder and…

July 2, 2019
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Nourishing Biologicals, a science-based skin care company created to fight and prevent skin damage that causes skin aging, announced today the official reveal of its first product line. Nourishing Biologicals’ four-piece Miracular Rejuvenation flagship collection of high-performance treatments, serums and moisturizers are now available for purchase through the brand’s website. Nourishing…

June 26, 2019
Written by: Randy Ross
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The Latinos for Trump national team includes Orlando's own Bertica Cabrera Morris (front row, white blazer).

MIAMI, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Vice President Mike Pence announced the launch of Latinos for Trump, which will work to re-elect President Trump with a focus on Latino coalition-building and expanding grassroots support. Latinos for Trump champions the President’s record and agenda within local communities and will work to identify supporters, empower activists, and help…

May 6, 2019
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Attorney Dan Newlin has once again helped put together another great free community concert, starring Global Superstar Pitbull and Nacho but this time for a much greater cause, to honor Orlando Police Officer Kevin Valencia. Image: Dan Newlin & Partners.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Attorney Dan Newlin has once again helped put together another great free community concert, starring Global Superstar Pitbull and Nacho but this time for a much greater cause, to honor Orlando Police Officer Kevin Valencia. Attorney Dan Newlin, a former law enforcement officer himself said: ”When tragedy happens it is often a big news event, and then…

April 29, 2019
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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Wonder Woman (foreground) and Deadpool (background) joined Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor Daisy Morales for the 3rd annual Florida Puerto Rican Parade Saturday. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Wonder Woman and Deadpool superhero characters stole the show at the 3rd annual Florida Puerto Rican Parade Saturday morning. Thousands of parade-goers watched the parade from the sidewalks along Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando, and with the still-fresh excitement from Friday’s release of “Avengers: Endgame”, dozens joined the fray to get personal…