Orlando

Maxwell Alejandro Frost Announces Kevin Lata as Campaign Manager for his Campaign to Represent Florida’s 10th Congressional District

Published

5 years ago

October 5, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, Maxwell Alejandro Frost announced Kevin Lata as his Campaign Manager in his bid to represent Florida’s 10th Congressional District, an open, democratic seat, located in the heart of Orlando.

Lata has a strong record of leading winning campaigns in Florida. Last cycle he joined Investigative Journalist, Alan Cohn’s campaign for FL-15, as the Campaign Manager three months before the primary. Cohn was seen as the underdog against Florida State Representative Adam Hattersley, who secured democratic establishment support early on. Cohn ultimately won the primary by 8 points, with Lata at the helm.

Prior to Lata’s arrival, Cohn was heavily outraised quarter after quarter, but when Lata joined, that trend reversed and Cohn ultimately outraised and outspent his opponent. Together, Cohn and Lata showed that candidates with progresive values can defeat moderates and establishment candidates with the right campaigns. Florida Politics previously wrote about his impact on that race.

During the general election, Cohn raised $2.5 million dollars, more than anyone had ever raised in the history of the district.

Lata was also Campaign Manager for Margaret Good’s 2018 HD 72 special election campaign, which resulted in a 7.4 point victory, a 23 point swing, over James Buchanan in the longtime republican district that Trump won and Obama lost in 2008 and 2012. Due to the organizing efforts of Lata and the Good team, they set a record for the highest voter turnout for a state house special election in Florida’s history, with 36% of eligible voters casting a ballot. Until that seat was won by Republicans in 2020, it was the reddest seat in the state held by a Democrat.

“Maxwell has experienced police abuse first hand, seen his community ravaged by gun violence, and understands the way that working people and people of color are unjustly marginalized and left behind by our society – and that’s who he’s running for. Maxwell will not just be an ally to working class and poor people here, he will be an accomplice fighting with them in the streets and in Congress to create the world we deserve,” said Kevin Lata, Campaign Manager for Maxwell Alejandro Frost.

Lata continued, “It is an incredible honor to be a part of this campaign and we are going to be working day and night over the next year to earn the trust, respect, and support of voters in this district.”

“Kevin is one of the best Campaign Managers there is and I’m so glad he’s with our campaign. People in this district are struggling – gun violence is up significantly since last year, too many people are an unexpected expense away from missing rent and being evicted, and Florida is ground zero for the climate crisis,” said Maxwell Alejandro Frost, candidate for Florida’s 10th Congressional District.

Frost continued, “Residents in the district need someone in Congress that is going to fight relentlessly for the transformational change that is so desperately needed and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.”

Golf

Russell Henley Wins Red Cardigan at 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational

Published

1 year ago

March 9, 2025

Mike Brodsky

Russell Henley wins the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN Sports) – Russell Henley wins his first 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. This is Henley’s fifth win on the PGA Tour.

Russell Henley is greeted by his family on the 18th green after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

Henley finished at 11 under par for the four day tournament, carding a 70 today. Collin Morikawa finished in second place at 10 under par. API defending champion, Scottie Scheffler, finished today at 4 under par, tied for 11th place.

Scottie Scheffler tees off at the Arnold Palmer Invitational (Photo Credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

This coming week, the top golfers head to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, for 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.

NFL

UCF Hall of Fame Inductee Shaquem Griffin Launches Search For Greatness Combine With Joey Grant and GMTM

Published

1 year ago

October 30, 2024

Mike Brodsky

UCF Hall of Fame Inductee Shaquem Griffin Launches Search For Greatness Combine With Joey Grant and GMTM

Former UCF football players Shaquem Griffin and Joey Grant have partnered with GMTM to launch their Search for Greatness Combine at UCF on Saturday, November 9th. They’re giving local athletes a chance to showcase their talents and explore new sports opportunities. Griffin will be inducted into the UCF Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 2nd, during halftime of the Arizona vs. UCF football game. He is remembered for his tenacity, setting an NFL Combine record with the fastest 40-yard dash by a linebacker, and playing four seasons in the NFL, overcoming the challenge of only having one hand. He is now training to make the USA Paralympic Track and Field Team and hopes to compete in the 2028 Olympics. Joey Grant, the co-founder and CEO of GMTM, is a former UCF team captain, playing mostly Center for the Knights from 2011-2015.

Participation at the upcoming combine is free and invite-only, targeting athletes over the age of 18. To be considered, athletes must submit a highlight video via GMTM’s platform, showcasing their athleticism. GMTM will evaluate submissions and invite the most promising athletes to participate in the combine. The goal for this year’s event is to get 1,000 athletes to submit videos and be part of the combine process. Athletes chosen will receive personalized invites with further instructions, including event time slots and details. The athletes will be evaluated for their key athletic traits, to identify opportunities for them across multiple Olympic sports or professional sports programs. To learn more, or to apply for the combine, visit: https://gmtm.com/articles/the-search-for-greatness-at-ucf-with-shaquem-griffin-what-you-need-to-know.

Florida National News spoke with Shaquem and Joey about the combine, college football in the era of NIL and the transfer portal, and Griffin’s hall of fame induction. You can watch the full interview here:

Shaquem Griffin and Joey Grant interview

Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com and www.FloridaSportsChannel.com for more.

Florida

Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Red Cardigan at 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational

Published

2 years ago

March 10, 2024

Mike Brodsky

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.