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State Attorney Monique Worrell Hosts Osceola Community Townhall

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ORLANDO, FL, November 3, 2022 — Join State Attorney Monique Worrell and the Ninth Judicial Circuit’s community engagement team for a townhall meeting for Osceola County. This event will be held Nov. 3 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Buenaventura Lakes Library located at 405 Buenaventura Blvd, Buena Ventura Lakes, FL 34743.

 

This townhall will include special guests Kissimmee Police Chief Jeff O’Dell and St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke. Attendees are invited to submit questions and suggestions for how the State Attorney’s office can better serve the community.


State Attorney Worrell states: “My administration’s top priority is to bridge the gap between Central Florida residents and the criminal justice system. This goal can only be achieved with input from the community. These townhalls will allow me and my community engagement team to connect with residents across Orange and Osceola counties to hear their concerns, answer their questions and solicit their feedback on how our office can better serve them.”

 

Attendees can register for the townhall at bit.ly/SAO9NovTownhall.

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Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival Organizers Announces The 2024 Theme “Civic Engagement and Responsibilities”

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Florida Puerto Rican Parade Chairman Ralph Morales (center) parade Grand Marshal Betsy Franceschini (left) and parade Godfather Marcos Vilar (right) spoke about the parade's preparations during the press conference. Photo by Florida National News

ORLANDO, Fla. ( FNN) – On Tuesday, Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival organizers held a press conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at SeaWorld to provide details about the 2024 parade and festival, and related events across Orlando.

The Parade

The annual parade will kick off April 27th at 11:00 am, at Rosalind Avenue and Robinson Street, ending at Orange Avenue and Amelia Street, Downtown Orlando.

Organizers are hoping the appointment of Dr. Arcilio Alvaradoa as Ambassador of Latin America communities can also help increase attendance from last year’s 25,000 attendees to 50,000 this year.

 

Florida Puerto Rican Parade Chairman Ralph Morales (center) parade Grand Marshal Betsy Franceschini (left) and parade Godfather Marcos Vilar (right) spoke spoke about the parade’s preparations during the press conference. Photo by Florida National News

Ralph Morales, Chairman of the Florida Puerto Rican Parade announced the names of key individuals who will have a major role in the parade this year.

  • Grand Marshal
    Betsy Franceschini is the former Florida Director, Hispanic Federation, former Florida Regional Director, Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, former District Deputy Director, former US Congressman Alan Grayson, and Central Florida Hispanic Outreach Director, Florida Democratic Party.
  • Parade Godfather
    Marcos Vilar is the chairman of United for Progress PAC, Principal of Vilar Strategy Group, LLC, President of Alianza for Progress and Alianza Center, former National Field Director of Mi Familia Vota, and former Political Director of SEIU.
  • Parade Godmother
    Angélica Torres Figueroa is a social media influencer. She’s better known as Candy Lover who garnered over 5.4 million Facebook followers.

Morales also announce that the 2024 Parade will be dedicated to the municipality of Juncos, Puerto Rico.

The Puerto Rican Parade and Festival are the signature events of the FLPRP organization and provide our residents with an opportunity to highlight the rich Puerto Rican community culture, heritage, and contributions to the state of Florida, according to a news release issued by the Organizers.

This year’s festivity’s theme is “Civic Engagement and Responsibilities,” which encourages our community to get involved in local and national elections, give back to the community through volunteerism in nonprofit organizations, participate in government politics, and hold leadership positions in government, the news release stated.

The Festival

Morales also announce the artists who will participate in the festival are Hip hop El Jibarito, Victoria Sanabria, Nino Segarra and “Yomo”.

For more information about the 2024 Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival, please visit floridapuertoricanparade.org

Stay connected with Florida National News and FNN NEWS en Español as we cover the 2024 Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival.

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Orlando Dinner Entertainment introduces NEW spring offerings

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Orlando, Fla. (March 18, 2024) – Spring has officially arrived in Central Florida and that means the kids are home and more visitors are making their way to the Sunshine State in search of adventure. Lucky for them, Orlando Dinner Entertainment is offering new immersive experiences for both kids and kids at heart. Not to mention, something for the grown-ups as well.

“Bunnies and Bubbles” at Teatro Martini & Jewel

While the kids are waiting for the Easter Bunny to visit, the adults can celebrate the holiday with a new take on Teatro Martini’s classic, 18+ dinner show. On March 28, 29 & 30, Teatro Martini will present “Bubbles and Bunnies,” a new overlay inspired by the iconic Playboy Bunnies, featuring world-class performers in a variety of arts including aerial, comedy, magic and more.

And the party continues in the speakeasy lounge, Jewel. For $35, guests will receive entry to the speakeasy, 100 chips for the charity gaming tables, a specialty cocktail and an Easter egg with a special prize upon entry.

Guests must be 18+ to attend Teatro Martini shows and 21+ to enter Jewel. Jewel is open Friday and Saturday from 7:00 PM to Midnight. To reserve your experience, call 407-206-5100 or click here to book.

“Revenge of the Dreadful” at Pirates Dinner Adventure

This spring, the crew at Pirates Dinner Adventure is coming back to settle the score. Pirates Dinner Adventure will highlight a different one of their fan-favorite characters, with themed merchandise and a specialty cocktail at the bar.

Ticket prices for the Pirates Dinner Adventure are $72.95 for adults and $46.95 for children ages three to 10. Children ages two and under are free. To reserve your experience, call 407-206-5102 or click here to book. Parental discretion is advised.

 

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Representative Susan Valdés Opens Doors for Puerto Rican Citizens to Access Vital Documents in the Tampa Bay Area

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TALLAHASEE, Fla. Representative Susan L. Valdés (D- Tampa) is continuing an initiative aimed at easing access to essential government documents for Puerto Rican citizens residing in the Tampa Bay area. On March 18th, Representative Valdés will host the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) at her district office, continuing a temporary setup to provide constituent services to the Puerto Rican community in Tampa.

This marks the third event of a concerted effort between Representative Valdés and PRFAA. The PRFAA temporary office will offer assistance in obtaining vital documents, including birth, marriage, death, and Administration for Child Support (ASUME) certificates, as well as drivers records, and apostille services, streamlining the process for those in need. The Government of Puerto Rico invalidated all Puerto Rican birth certificates issued prior to July 1, 2010, and is replacing them with more secure versions.

“I am proud to open my office to the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) to provide these vital government services to the Puerto Rican Community in Tampa. I encourage all individuals with their original Puerto Rican birth certificate to attend this event and receive their updated version. Our office has fielded many cases where an individual was denied entry to cruises or trouble obtaining their driver’s license for presenting their outdated Puerto Rican birth certificate. Having the proper documentation for Puerto Rican citizens is essential and this effort is aimed at easing access to such services” said Representative Valdés.

Building on PRFAA’s commitment to serving Puerto Ricans across the United States, this collaboration echoes the recent establishment of their full-time office in Kissimmee, Florida. The initiative represents a significant step in extending these vital services to the Tampa Bay area.

The event is scheduled to be held at Representative Valdés‘ district office, located at 2221 N Himes Ave, Suite B, Tampa, FL 33607, on March 18th, 2024, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information regarding the services offered and to book an appointment please go the PRFAA’s website: https://prfaafl.simplybook.me/v2/ or by calling the district office at 813-673-4673.

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