Archive for Friday, February 24, 2017
Univision Is Getting Backlash Over Planned “Graphic” Pulse Show
Univision is getting backlash for a planned show about the Pulse tragedy called “"Baño De Sangre” or blood bath. Those affected by the mass shooting, LGBT groups and community leaders are calling it irresponsible. They say the show could re-traumatize victims and they’re asking for the Saturday program to be canceled.
Published in Central Florida News, Pulse Shooting
Published in Central Florida News, Pulse Shooting
Intersection Sessions: Malo Kingsley
Malo Kingsley is a 23 year old alto sax player based in Kissimmee. Kingsley joins Intersection to perform 'Autumn Leaves' and 'My Funny Valentine' and talk about his musical journey.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection, Intersection Sessions
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection, Intersection Sessions
Florida Begins Processing Medical Marijuana ID Cards
Florida health officials who oversee the medical marijuana program have started processing identification card applications for patients and caregivers.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Intersection: Police & Community Relations In Sanford
Five years ago, Sanford became the focus for protests after the shooting of unarmed Black teenager Trayvon Martin. Protesters were outraged that the shooter, George Zimmerman, was not arrested. Eventually the police chief, Bill Lee, was fired, and Sanford hired a new police chief Cecil Smith. The shooting also highlighted old divisions between the city of Sanford and the historic African American community of Goldsboro. Intersection's Matthew Peddie sat down with police chief Cecil Smith and mayor Jeff Triplett to talk about what the city has done to address those divisions.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Intersection: Race Relations In Sanford
Five years on from the shooting of unarmed Black teenager Trayvon Martin, Intersection talks to community, business and faith leaders about race relations in Sanford.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Intersection: Sanford 5 Years After Trayvon Martin Shooting & Saxophonist Malo Kingsley
It’s been five years since the shooting of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin. Sanford became the focal point for the world’s media as protesters demanded an arrest for the shooter, George Zimmerman, and the spotlight stayed on Sanford the following year as a jury found Zimmerman not guilty of murder.
Published in Intersection Podcast
Published in Intersection Podcast
Podfest, OCSC Stadium, Fear Market and Gods and Monsters
Podcasting is a fun and inexpensive way to get your voice and ideas out to the public and it’s huge! Orlando has several popular podcasts including one called Scotch and Good Conversation which happened to have me on as a guest because hello! I’m me. If you’d like to learn more about podcasting you can attend the final day of Podfest Multimedia Expo all day Saturday. For more info go to podfest.us. Tour the brand new Orlando City Soccer stadium during the Stadium House Party! You’ll get to peek inside the locker rooms, the expensive sky seats you can’t afford (well this is WMFE, so maybe some of you can afford them) meet some of the team members and eat ...
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City