Category Archives: Opinions

Orange TV Shines throughout a Quarter Century of Excellence

August 7, 2019
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In 1995, when Orange TV began as a 24-hour broadcast station that televised programming related to Orange County Government services and activities, it was a small operation that employed two dedicated staff members focused on providing value-added programming for local residents. Now, almost 25 years later, it’s an award-winning operation with 10 full-time employees, five…

July 16, 2019
Written by: Raquel Paredes
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Zendaya and Tom Holland return in “Spider Man: Far from Home.” Courtesy of Marvel Studios.

ORLANDO (FNN NEWS) – Is the July Florida heat getting to your head? Need something to do? Tired of the average movies everyone talks about and want something different? Well, look no further, here is a list of the top ten summer movies to see in theaters that aren’t all mainstream blockbusters. (By the way,…

July 9, 2019
Written by: Raquel Paredes
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FILE - Marchers participate in the Queer Liberation March in New York, Sunday, June 30, 2019. New York is throwing a massive LGBTQ Pride march as other cities including San Francisco, Chicago and Seattle also host parades commemorating the 50th anniversary of the clash between police and gay bar patrons that sparked the modern gay rights movement. The organizers of the smaller Queer Liberation March say the larger Pride event has become too commercialized and too heavily policed. (AP File Photo/Seth Wenig)

The debate for LGBTQ+ rights rages on, and whether or not they should be able to adopt children remains a sticking point. According to isidewith.com, 80% of Americans believe LGBTQ+ parents should be allowed to adopt as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples. Conversely, 20% believe that a mother-and-father family…

November 27, 2018
Written by: FNN NEWS
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First Lady Melania Trump trims one of the many festive Christmas trees in the White House. Photo: @FLOTUS/Twitter

WASHINGTON, D.C. (FNN NEWS) – First Lady Melania Trump clearly isn’t having a blue Christmas this year. She just revealed this year’s White House holiday decorations, which feature a decidedly red color palette. Most striking, perhaps, are the crimson topiary trees. This year’s Christmas decorations follow the theme “American Treasures,” which celebrates patriotism and honors…

November 20, 2018
Written by: Randy Ross
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OPINION (FNN NEWS) – There have been many books written on helping us define and articulate what makes us tick. Those nuances and hot buttons that make us satisfied individually and in relationships. Things that we love. So it occurred to me: throughout my career in politics, I had never taken the time to break…

November 13, 2018
Written by: Randy Ross
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Photo courtesy of Orange County Supervisor of Elections.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – In the 2018 midterm elections almost none of the Orange County Republican candidates running for office were successful. The County Commission seat 2 a shadow glimmer of hope. Only a few candidates who had districts that spanned into other counties did manage a win. As we search for answers and…

October 10, 2018
Written by: Randy Ross
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Randy Ross and his mother Betty. Photo credit: Randy Ross

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Recently I reported on social media a verbal assault my mother and I experienced while leaving local downtown eatery. A total stranger screaming his hate of President Trump in my direction while I pushed my mom in a wheelchair from the restaurant. While unpleasant, I chalked it up to my…

May 3, 2018
Written by: Jim Randle
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ORLANDO (FNN NEWS) - Orlando remembers its fallen law enforcement officers at the Orange County Courthouse. Photo: Jim Randle/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – On Thursday, I was present for the Orange County Law Enforcement Memorial held in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Courthouse, an annual ceremony held to recognize officers who have died or suffered serious injury while serving their communities. For me it was a time to show respect, reflect on…

March 13, 2018
Written by: Henry Stowe
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In 1972, Crosby, Stills Nash and Young wrote a song called Immigration Man which detailed their struggles crossing the border back from Mexico as one of the band members was accused of drug smuggling or something similar. For many years, that’s how much I knew or really cared about the immigration “issue.” For a long…

January 22, 2018
Written by: Willie David
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ORLANDO, Fla – (FNN SPORTS) – /UCF/ – When the NFL’s brightest stars take the field at the 2018 Pro Bowl in Orlando, they will be joined by UCF’s football team. In recognition of its undefeated season, the UCF Knights will be honored by the NFL following the first quarter of the game. The Pro…