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Grenada’s Consul General Warren Newfield meets with Mayor of Orlando, a Hotel Mogul, and College Officials
ORLANDO, FL (FNN News) – In the framework of strengthening relations between Grenada’s new Consulate General in Miami and elected Mayors in the state of Florida, Ambassador-at-Large and Consul General Warren Newfield recently met with the Honorable Buddy Dyer, Mayor of Orlando and his staff Reginald McGill, Constituent Services Director, and Kim C. King, Business Development Assistant Manager of the Office of the Mayor. The Honorable Daisy Morales, Florida Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor, and Ms. Margaret Lessey, Diaspora Liaison attached to the Consulate General of Grenada in Miami, were also present for the meeting with Orlando officials at City Hall on July 17, 2015. (see photo below)
The Honorable Daisy Morales, Florida Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor, The Honorable Buddy Dyer, Mayor of the City of Orlando, Margaret Lessey, Diaspora Liaison with the Consulate General of Grenada in Miami, and His Excellency Warren Newfield, Ambassador-at-Large and Consul General of Grenada in Miami
Orlando Tourist Attractions and Events Drew 62 million Visitors
Orlando is also known as “The Theme Park Capital of the World” and in 2014 its tourist attractions and events drew more than 62 million visitors. Orlando had a city-proper population of near 250,000, making it the fourth largest city in Florida, and the state’s largest inland city. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the thirteenth busiest airport in the United States and the 29th busiest in the world.
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area’s GDP was $110.4 billion in 2013
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the metro Orlando economy in 2013 ranked No. 31 out of 381 metro areas in terms of the value of its goods and services produced. In addition, the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metropolitan statistical area’s gross domestic product was $110.4 billion in 2013, up from $106.3 billion in 2012 and $101.6 billion in 2011.
Grenada’s Consul General Warren Newfield visits Orlando City Hall
Mayor Dyer extended his warm welcome on the Grenada Consul General on his first official meeting with the Mayor’s office. Consul General Newfield expressed his appreciation to Mayor Dyer and the city government for their efforts in promoting the development of friendly relationship between Grenada and Orlando. Newfield said that he looks forward to join hands with the city to further promote the mutually beneficial cooperation, especially in the aspects of investment, education, tourism, and culture, so as to benefit more people both in Grenada and in Orlando.
His Excellency Warren Newfield Ambassador at Large and Consul General of Grenada presented Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer with a book on the Visions of Grenada and invited the Mayor to visit the Caribbean island nation. Photo by J. Willie David, III, Florida National News
Grenada’s tourism industry can benefit by deepening its relations with Orlando City Government, Newfield stated. Consul General Newfield told the Florida National News that he personally extended an open invitation to Mayor Dyer to visit Grenada at his convenience, and presented to the Mayor a book Visions of Grenada, a visual representation of the stunningly beautiful islands of Grenada, Carriacou, & Petite Martinique.
Consul General Newfield Discusses Agriculture with State Official
The Honorable Daisy Morales is an elected official with the State of Florida Orange Soil & Water Conservation District, which covers 13 cities and towns within its jurisdiction, including Orlando. Supervisor Morales called the meeting with Consul General Newfield a new beginning to start a discussion between her office and Grenada’s Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry and Fisheries. Discussion of Food and Agricultural products is an idea for a future trade mission to Grenada, Morales stated.
Hotel Mogul Passionate About Education Donates Scholarships
While in Orlando, Consul General Newfield also met with Mr. Harris Rosen, a hotel mogul of Rosen Hotels and Resorts, the Honorary Consul General of Japan in Orlando, and several educational officials with the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida (UCF).
The University of Central Florida, founded in 1963, is the nation’s second-largest university. Located in Orlando, UCF and its 12 colleges provide opportunities to 60,810 students, offering 175 bachelor’s and master’s degrees and 31 doctoral programs. Students come from all 50 states and 152 countries.
Grenada’s Consul General Warren Newfield meets with College Officials at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando
According to the Rosen College webpage, the college is the best place to study Hospitality Management. With a record-setting 59 million visitors in 2013, Orlando, Florida has officially become the most visited destination in the United States, and it is all thanks to its world-renowned hospitality and tourism industry. Located just minutes from some of the world’s top-rated attractions, resorts, restaurants, and convention spaces, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida provides students with an unrivaled opportunity to learn and work in the industry’s leading market. Situated in the heart of hospitality, Rosen College also looks like it belongs in a world-class destination.The159,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, Mediterranean resort-style campus is the largest facility ever built for hospitality management education.
Securing educational opportunities for Grenadians is a top priority, said Consul General Newfield. “I have secured several scholarships from The Rosen College that will help deserving students seeking a lasting career in Grenada’s hospitality and tourism industry”, Newfield added.
Miami and Orlando are among the Florida cities the Consulate General of Grenada will increase its consular services, especially with trade, tourism, education, investment, agricultural diplomacy.
Florida National News and FNN News en Español will provide on-site coverage of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Cranes Roost Park.
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (FNN) — Hola at the Park will bring Hispanic culture, local businesses and live entertainment to Cranes Roost Park on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2 to 6 p.m.
Hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando and presented by AdventHealth, the event celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month through food, entertainment, entrepreneurship and community connections.
According to the chamber’s event announcement, admission is free, the celebration is open to the community and no registration is required.
FNN to Spotlight Businesses and Community Voices
Florida National News and FNN News en Español, official media sponsors, will be on location covering the festivities.
The FNN team will spotlight chamber representatives, sponsors, participating businesses and community leaders, while sharing attendees’ perspectives throughout the afternoon.
Coverage will highlight the people, businesses and cultural traditions contributing to the celebration.
Photo: Florida National News
Food, Entertainment and Family Activities
The chamber’s announcement lists authentic cuisine, live entertainment, local businesses, wellness experiences, community resources, networking and family-friendly activities among the event’s offerings.
Attendees will have opportunities to explore Hispanic traditions, connect with entrepreneurs and learn about organizations serving Central Florida.
Photo: Florida National News
A Waterfront Setting in Uptown Altamonte
Cranes Roost Park, located in Uptown Altamonte, features a waterfront setting with scenic walkways around Cranes Roost Lake and the Eddie Rose Amphitheater and floating stage.
The park will serve as the gathering place for an afternoon celebrating Hispanic heritage and the connections between culture, business and community.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
- Time: 2–6 p.m. EDT
- Location: Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs
- Host: Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando
- Presenting sponsor: AdventHealth
- Admission: Free and open to the community
- Registration: Not required
Photo: Florida National News
Vendor Inquiries
For information about vendor opportunities, contact the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando at info@hispanicchamber.com or events@hispanicchamber.com.
The refrigerated lineup includes five single-serve dishes and two family-size meals.
BATAVIA, Ill. (FNN) — ALDI will begin rolling out seven ready-made meals in select stores in early October, with single-serve dishes priced under $8 and family-size options under $15. The grocer expects the full lineup to be available nationwide by January 2027.
The collection includes five single-serve meals: beef Bolognese spaghetti, beef brisket with white mac and cheese, butter chicken and rice, a chicken burrito bowl, and chicken fettuccine Alfredo. The two family-size dishes are chicken and bacon mac and cheese and a meat lovers pizza bake.
“Our shoppers are looking for meals that fit into busy lives,” said Joan Kavanaugh, vice president of national buying for ALDI U.S. She said the company developed the lineup with shoppers’ budgets and demand for convenient meals in mind.
Price and preparation
ALDI said the single-serve meals contain 30 to 46 grams of protein each. The family-size dishes contain 16 to 22 grams per serving. The company announced price limits for the two sizes but did not list a price for each individual meal.
“We tested hundreds of recipes as we developed this collection,” said Terry Jackson, head of food at Kitchen Food Company, ALDI’s supplier for the meals. Jackson said the team focused on flavor and ingredients while developing the dishes.
The meals are refrigerated, not frozen. ALDI says the single-serve dishes can be heated in a microwave, while the family-size meals are prepared in an oven. Shoppers should follow the directions on each package.
2026 Hispanic Chamber Hola at the Park. Uptown Altamonte Springs, Florida at beautiful Cranes Roost Park Saturday, October 3, 2026 (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM) (EDT)
When and where to find them
The meals will be stocked in the refrigerated meals section near the front of ALDI stores. Availability will vary during the rollout, which begins in select markets in early October and expands through the fall. ALDI also plans to offer additional meals through its limited-time ALDI Finds assortment each month over the following year. corporate.aldi.us
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