Orlando

Orange County Government Celebrates Community Action Month in May

Published

7 years ago

May 4, 2018

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Government is observing National Community Action Month in May with a series of interactive community workshops and events. National Community Action Month was created by the Community Action Partnership to reinforce local agencies’ role in helping low-income families achieve economic stability.

In May, Orange County’s Community Action Division is showcasing its programs and partnerships and featuring information on how local families can achieve financial security through a series of events and open houses.

In addition to attending the May events, qualifying residents in east Orange County are encouraged to apply for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. The program is designed to assist low-income residents achieve economic independence through tuition assistance, vocational training, post-secondary education and state certifications for employment.

Education partners in east Orange County include Orange Technical College’s Avalon Campus and Valencia College’s East Campus. The fall application deadline for Orange Technical College is July 23, and Valencia College is Aug. 10. Local residents are encouraged to apply early and meet with an advisor.

Featured events include:

Saturday, May 5 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Holden Heights Voter Registration – The YMCA of Central Florida with Orange County’s Community Action Division, Star 94.5 and the League of Women Voters, will host a voter registration drive and information session for high school and college students.
Location: Holden Heights Community Center – 1201 20th St., Orlando, FL 32805
Wednesday, May 9 | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Community Action Board Meeting – Free and open to the public, Orange County’s Family Services Department invites residents to come and share experiences with the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Weatherization program.
Location: Orange County Administration – 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
Thursday, May 10 | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
East Orange Open House – The East Orange Community Center will host an open house to highlight available programs for residents. Education partners in east Orange County, including Orange Technical College’s Avalon Campus and Valencia College’s East Campus, will be onsite to assist qualifying residents with Family Self-Sufficiency Program applications.
Location: East Orange Community Center – 12050 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32826
Wednesday, May 16 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Holden Heights Job Fair – The Holden Heights Community Center will host a job and resource fair featuring the Waffle House, Middlesex Corp., McDonald’s, YMCA of Central Florida, CarePlus Health Plans, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Harbor House of Central Florida, Charity & Love, Holden Heights Neighborhood Association and more.
Location: Holden Heights Community Center – 1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805
Thursday, May 24 | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
J. Bridges Open House – The Community Center will host an open house event for the community to highlight available programs for residents.
Location: John Bridges Community Center – 445 W. 13th Street, Apopka, FL 32703

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Golf

Russell Henley Wins Red Cardigan at 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational

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2 months 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

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6 months 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

1 year 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.