FHP: Man Killed by Hit and Run Driver
An elderly man was killed by a hit and run driver on Monday morning, as he attempted to cross State Road 50 in Orange County, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Florida’s Highwaymen Celebration Kicks Off Onyx Week
Friends, guests and fans were enthralled and inspired by the artistry and many stories of Florida’s Highwaymen at the Onyx Speaks celebration earlier this week.
The Visionary Leadership of Mayor Buddy Dyer
On March 10, 2011, Mayor Dyer delivered his State of the City address to many of his colleagues, business leaders, residents, and community leaders at City Hall. Mayor Dyer delivered a speech that inspired and motivated anyone who had the opportunity to listen to him articulate his achievements and what he believes.
Black History Committee 5th Annual Networking Celebration
The Black History Committee of Orange County held its 5th annual celebration on January 28, 2011 at the Wells Built Museum in Downtown Orlando. The mission of the Black History Committee of Orange County is to educate the citizens of Orange County and Americans about Black History, and improve the dialogue of the contributions that [...]
“Welcome Governor-Elect Rick Scott”
On January 4th, 2011, the new governor-elect Rick Scott, a Republican was sworn into office. The Republicans in Florida have not lost the governorship since 1994, and Governor Rick Scott has promised to streamline government, and make the state more attractive to businesses. Many of the political experts are puzzled and perplexed on how he [...]
Teresa Jacobs Is Passed The Mayor’s Gavel
On Tuesday morning, January 4, 2011, Teresa Jacobs was sworn in as Orange County new mayor. Surrounded by her husband of 29 years, and her four children, she was passed the mayor’s gavel. With her hand on a bible, repeating the oath of office, Teresa Jacobs received a standing ovation as she became the fourth [...]
Georgia Inmates Coordinate Strike Across Six Prisons
Thousands of prisoners from six prisons in Georgia started a non-violent strike, where they refused to come out of their cells. The unprecedented protest is the largest in U.S. history, and is a result of illegal use of cell phones. The strike started Thursday, December 9, 2010, and there are still four prisons where the [...]
President Obama ending work of the 111th Congress
The leaders of the 111th session of Congress are working at a feverish pace to complete unfinished business and bills. Many of the lawmakers are well aware that they will not be back, so they are leaving their legacy: be it bad or good. The Democrats have from the beginning had an agenda and a strategy, and time is running out.
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