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Heroes Community Park Ribbon Cutting

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July 13, 2019
Written by: Leyton Blackwell
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On July 13th the community gathered in Lake Nona to be part of the ribbon cutting of the new Heroes Community Park in Orlando. Heroes Community Park was named by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. In his speech at the ribbon cutting Mayor Dyer told the audience that he decided to name the park Heroes Community…

April 13, 2019
Written by: Randy Ross
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – During the 2018 election cycle, I had the opportunity to observe and get to know a relative unknown in the Central Florida political community: Bruno Portigliatti. With an articulate delivery and personable style, Portigliatti quickly illustrated he was one to watch. While unsuccessful in his first bid for elected office,…

May 15, 2018
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) — Today, UnidosUS (formerly NCLR) President and CEO Janet Murguía was joined by affiliates, community leaders and local elected officials to formally launch UnidosUS’s new Power of 18 community voter registration canvassing program. This latest initiative builds on ongoing outreach efforts by UnidosUS under the “Power of 18” umbrella, including its High…

September 29, 2017
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KISSIMMEE (FNN NEWS) - Community activist Andrew Jeng held a Civic Leadership Forum, featuring Florida State Representative John Cortes, to empower the community. Image: Willie David/Florida National News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Community activist Andrew Jeng hosted a Civic Leadership Forum which featured Florida State Representative John Cortes in Kissimmee Friday. Jeng, a 25-year Kissimmee resident, is pushing for more civic engagement between area elected officials and the communities they serve. In the forum, Rep. Cortes talked about updates with public assistance…

September 21, 2017
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KISSIMMEE (FNN NEWS) - APAPA President Andrew Jeng (left) tours the community post-Irma to offer assistance. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) President Andrew Jeng and other community activists toured the community today to survey the damage Hurricane Irma left behind. Though the storm had weakened to Category 2 by the time it found its way to Central Florida, Irma was strong enough tear…

July 9, 2017
Written by: Randy Ross

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Orange County and Florida Republicans salute Deborah Cox Roush, who has a long legacy of leadership in political campaigns, for her new appointment as Senior Corps Director for the Trump Administration. Photo courtesy of Deborah Cox Roush.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (FNN NEWS) – A few years ago, I began following a relative stranger on Facebook named Deborah Cox Roush. Every day, without fail, she would post uplifting memes often with two words as the lead in: “For Today,” never knowing at that point in my life I needed those inspiring messages more than…

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November 30, 2016
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – These days, the phrase “faith-based film” typically conjures one of two mental images: a wholesome vanilla-cast story or one with zany antics courtesy of a man in a heavy woman’s costume toting a pistol. But local indie filmmaker James Hunter, who showed the world what the Orlando film community is…

October 17, 2016
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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ORLANDO: 2016 Orlando Film Festival comes to Downtown Orlando October 19-23, 2016.

ORLANDO (FNN NEWS) — The 2016 Orlando Film Festival, sponsored by Stella Artois and Dave School, descends on Downtown Orlando’s Plaza Cinema Cafe from Wednesday, October 19 to Sunday, October 23, 2016. The annual film festival is Downtown Orlando’s signature October event, enlivening not only the Plaza Cinema Cafe, but all of Downtown Orlando’s nightlife…

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August 1, 2016
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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TAMPA BAY (FNN SPORTS): The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hammer through a tough Day 5 of training. Photo: Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN Sports) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced a slightly tougher training day August 1, but the players pushed through their drills. Coach Dirk Koetter spoke with the press about the team’s performance and named Adam Humphries number three wide receiver for the team, praising his consistency throughout summer training among several…

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June 21, 2016
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN NEWS) -- Award-winning country duo Montgomery Gentry performing at Coke Zero 400. Photo courtesy of Montgomery Gentry.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN News) – Montgomery Gentry, the multi-platinum country music duo comprised of Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, will perform a 60-minute pre-race concert on Saturday, July 2 prior to the 58th annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway. “Having Montgomery Gentry at the…