Orlando

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

Published

8 years ago

July 13, 2018

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.

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.