Archive for Friday, April 28, 2017
Spotlight: Florida Film Festival’s “Unrest” Documents Life With Chronic Fatigue
Jennifer Brea knew something was wrong the day she was trying to write a check and couldn't sign her own name. She became weaker and weaker until she was bedridden.
Published in Central Florida News, Spotlight
Published in Central Florida News, Spotlight
Spotlight: Does Orlando Have A Signature Dish?
Oh my gosh, just look at the calendar. It appears we’ve cycled once again into the “Orlando Needs a Signature Dish” epoch. This occurs every couple of decades or so, brought on by lamentations that Central Florida has no regional foodstuff, you know, something that would cause people around the world to say, “Oh, when you go to Orlando you must have the [blank]; they’re known for that.” We’re not known for anything. It’s regrettable, but it’s true. And it isn’t likely to change. But that isn’t stopping Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Visit Orlando from trying once again. In her State of the County address earlier this month, Jacobs announced a new initiative challenging the area’s top chefs ...
Published in Scott Josephs Restaurant Guide, Spotlight
Published in Scott Josephs Restaurant Guide, Spotlight
Val Demings Proposes Federal Grant Funding For Police Mental Health
U.S. Representative Val Demings is proposing a bill that would make grant money available to help police departments treat first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Published in Health, Health Nerd, Health WMFE
Published in Health, Health Nerd, Health WMFE
Spotlight: FL Salsa Fest, Homesteading, Dapper Days and SAK Comedy
Expect plenty of Corona, tequila, salsa dancing, salsa music and unlimited salsa tastings from over 30 different chefs & restaurants during this block party on the brick streets of Thornton Park surrounding Mucho Tequila & Taco Bar during Florida Salsa Fest Sunday 1pm-6pm at Mucho Tacos and Tequila in Thornton Park. For tickets go to OrlandoWeeklyTickets.com. An afternoon of classes on backyard chickens, preserving and canning, vegetable gardening in Central Florida and pickling your own vegetables await guests during the Modern Homesteading Class Series taking place Sunday 1pm-4pm at the Alafaya branch of Orange County Public Library. For information google mother earth peace signs fleet farming just kidding I don’t know what to google. Dress up in vintage clothing for ...
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City
Central Florida’s Vietnamese Community to Commemorate Fall of Saigon in Peaceful Protest
Central Floridians who risked to their lives to escape Vietnam forty two years ago will gather in Orlando this weekend to commemorate Black April, a pivotal moment in Vietnam War history when thousands of Vietnamese fled for the United States, many on makeshift boats.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Intersection Sessions: The Pauses
The Pauses are a 3 piece band about to head out on a weekend tour. And next week they’re opening for the 90’s hit band Weezer. The Pauses join us in studio for a conversation about getting a big sound from a small band.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection, Intersection Sessions
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection, Intersection Sessions
Florida’s Sen. Nelson Vows To Fight Offshore Drilling Order
President Trump has signed an executive order that would open up areas off the West Coast and the Northeast to oil drilling. U.S. Senator Bill Nelson wants to make sure the state's coastline is protected.
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Published in Central Florida News, Environment