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VIDEO: Andrew Jeng Bucks Campaign Tradition in Kissimmee City Commission Race

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Andrew Jeng introduced something new and different to the race for Kissimmee City Commission, Seat 2 during this year’s Independence Day Celebration at Kissimmee Waterfront Park: an eye-catching campaign vest with his name emblazoned in the front and his campaign on the back, according to a news release by Jeng’s campaign Friday morning.

The Andrew Jeng campaign recently released an Independence Day video of the event in which he and his team of volunteers sported the vests while connecting with the Kissimmee community.

The video features Jeng greeting people of diverse backgrounds, with everything from handshakes to fist bumps to even holding a child in his arms. Jeng vibrantly spoke with dozens of prospective constituents at the event, winning the support of many.

“It’s great to have someone here wanting to bring change and make a difference in the City of Kissimmee…and I support him,” said one gentleman from the Hispanic community in the video, the release stated.

Contrary to the usual campaign t-shirt or polo, Jeng’s campaign vest is a tribute to his home nation of Taiwan, where a campaign sash or vest is the prescribed uniform for any individual running for public office. Jeng has worn his campaign sash to recent campaign events, and it too sports the iconic American red, white and blue color scheme.

“While honoring my homeland, I also wanted to honor the nation that made my American Dream possible, hence the red, white and blue.” said Jeng. “My campaign is certainly not the norm, and that’s what makes America so great.”

The cultural homage serves as a visual reminder of Jeng’s historical campaign to become the first Chinese American elected to public office in the state of Florida.

Jeng along with Reginald Hardee, Steven Muillis and Felix Ortiz are running for the open seat on Kissimmee City Commission. He’s still leading the pack in fundraising with $25,775, to Ortiz $4,810.00, Muillis $390.00 and Hardee $340.00.

In addition, Jeng announced endorsements from key political figures at the federal, state and local level, including US Congressman Darren Soto, State Representative John Cortes, Osceola County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor Deborah Livingston and Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings.

The primary election is set for August 28.

 

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Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Red Cardigan at 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational

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Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN Sports) – Scottie Scheffler wins his second red cardigan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, today, along with $4 million of the $20 million prize pool. The red cardigan was first awarded in 2017, in memory of Arnold Palmer who passed the year before. Scheffler first won the API in 2022.

Scottie Scheffler wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

The number one ranked golfer in the world, Scheffler finished at 15 under par for the four day tournament, carding a 66 today. Wyndham Clark finished in second place at 10 under par. API defending champion, Kurt Kitayama, did not make the cut, this weekend, finishing 7 over par after the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday.

This coming week, the top golfers head to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, for the 50th anniversary of The Players Championship. The winner will walk away with $4.5 million of the $25 million up for grabs. This is the PGA Tour’s largest regular season purse. Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.

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Lydia Ko and Jeff McNeil win the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

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Lydia Ko win the 2024 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, Sunday, January 21, 2024. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Lake Nona resident, Lydia Ko, has won the 2024 Hilton Grand Vacations LPGA Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, while Mets All-Star Second Baseman, Jeff McNeil, has won the celebrities and amateurs competition. The four day tournament wrapped up Sunday. Ko takes home $225,000 of the $1.5 million prize pool, while baseball player McNeil wins $100,000 of the $500,000 designated for the athletes and entertainers.

 

Lydia Ko and Jeff McNeil win the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, Sunday, January 21, 2024. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News

Ko finished at -14, two strokes ahead of Alexa Pano. Defending champion, Brooke Henderson, finished third at ten under par. McNeil ended with 138 points using the Modified Stableford scoring system, in his first time competing in this tournament. Annika Sorenstam finished in second place amongst the celebrity golfers, with 136. Former Major League Baseball pitchers Derek Lowe and Mark Mulder tied for third place at 135.

The Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions also announced today that they have extended their agreement with the LPGA to continue this tournament at Lake Nona for another five years, with a 65% increase in the prize pool money.

Stay tuned to Florida National News for more, and be sure to follow our Florida National News page on Facebook for more photos and videos from the tournament.

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Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Returns to Lake Nona

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Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions (Photo Credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

ORLANDO, Fla. (Florida National News) – The Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions is back at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando Thursday, 1/18 through Sunday, 1/21. This tournament kicks off the LPGA Tour’s 74th season, featuring top women golfers, who have qualified by winning a tournament in 2022 or 2023, playing alongside celebrities from the world of sports, entertainment, and music.

Annika Sorenstam practices on the driving range for the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. (Photo Credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

 

Comedy fans can watch Larry The Cable Guy entertain the crowd with his one-liners and banter. “Fresh Prince” fans can tune in to Alfonso Ribeiro in hopes of seeing him dance “The Carlton.” Bachelor fans can follow Ben Higgins or Wells Adams to see if they’re passing out any roses.

Sports fans can see some true legends in a different light. Basketball fans can look for Vince Carter, Ray Allen, or Chandler Parsons. Baseball fans can watch for John Smoltz, Albert Pujols, or Roger Clemens. Football fans will find Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith, Marcus Allen, Brian Urlacher, and Charles Woodson.

You’ll find many other actors, musicians, and champions of various sports. If you’d like to watch some fun golf while also celebrity spotting, be sure to visit the tournament’s website to get your tickets, and to see who else will be playing this year.

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