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Igniting Confidence: Orlando Fire Department Hosts Empowerment Workshop for Young Women

Nationwide women make up only about nine percent of fire personnel, and a program such as Burn Bright is helpful in terms of increasing that number.

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Former Orlando Fire Chief Roderick Stephen Williams Cleared After Eight-Year Legal Fight

“I’ve dedicated my life to public service. Now I’m dedicating my voice to making sure what happened to me doesn’t happen to anyone else." —Roderick Williams

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Orlando Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Incident

According to the Orlando Police Department, officers responded to a home at 746 West Livingston Street around 9:19 p.m. on May 18 after receiving a 911 call from a resident…

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Lake Sunset Homeowners Association Awards Scholarships, Raises Concerns Over Funding Cuts

However, the evening was not without concern. Residents expressed frustration over a sharp decrease in funding from their current city commissioner, Shan Rose. Lake Sunset is one of several communities…

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Orlando Fire Department Marks 140 Years of Service with Historic Celebration and Unveiling of Special Anniversary Engine

“From our humble beginnings as a volunteer company in 1885 to now being a nationally recognized, highly accredited department, today is about honoring the journey we’ve taken together as a…

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Pine Hills Community Gears Up for Town Hall on Law Enforcement Response and Public Safety

Community members are raising pressing questions about why Pine Hills was not placed on lockdown during that critical moment. Research has also suggested that Pine Hills Elementary has not experienced…

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Shocking Audio Emerges: 96-Year-Old Interrogated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in the Case Against Commissioner Regina Hill

“I’m so confused, I don’t even know my name.” Annie Mae Curtis, the 96-year-old woman who is at the center of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) case against …

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Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: Raising Awareness for Domestic Violence Survivors in Orlando

By walking together, participants sent a powerful message: domestic violence has no place in our community. Each step taken helps fund crucial support services for survivors and strengthens efforts to…

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Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee Finalizes Memorial Conceptual Design

The consensus among several of the committee members is that the design will allow the families and survivors to heal knowing they will soon have a place to honor their…

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Jamaican American Association of Central Florida Inc. Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Memorable MLK Parade/Reception Participation

Our president, Joan M. Edghill, expressed her gratitude to the organizers, saying, "We are thankful for their tireless efforts in promoting unity, equality, and diversity. Their dedication to preserving Dr.…

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