Exciting news for Broadway fans and Lake Nona residents alike – Julian Villela is making his highly anticipated return to the stage! Featured in Nonahood News in August 2024, Julian’s incredible journey began with a whirlwind 10-month North American Broadway tour, where he dazzled audiences with his portrayal … Continue Reading
Lake Nona News

Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children’s Health Grants $120,000 to Central Florida Organizations for Initiatives that Foster Community Collaboration
The Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children’s Health (Ginsburg Institute) has awarded five grants totaling $120,000 to … [Read More...]

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida Announces $300 Million Expansion
As part of its overall commitment to pediatric health, Nemours Children’s Health will invest $300 million in Central Florida over the next four … [Read More...]
Entertainment

From Brooklyn to Orlando
“Hi there, would you like to try a sample?” You most likely have already met Larson Smith from Talkin Sweet (@talkinsweetft) as he peers out the … [Read More...]

An Extraordinary Woman in Any Era
In celebration of Women’s History month, I would like to honor a woman who made a huge impact on science and the medical field with her … [Read More...]
Sports & Health

Pedaling Toward Progress: City of Orlando Earns Silver Bicycle Friendly Community Award for Promoting Multimodal Travel and Building a Bicycle-Friendly America
The Award Recognizes Orlando’s Contributions to Promoting Healthier More Efficient Travel Options The League of American Bicyclists awarded the City of Orlando the Silver Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) designation, joining nearly 100 communities … [Read More...]

NONA Cup 2024: A Celebration of Soccer and Community
As Lake Nona gears up for the 5th edition of the NONA Cup, excitement is building. This annual soccer tournament, which has become a key event in Central Florida’s sports calendar, will take place from November 22-24 at Heroes Park and Austin Tindall … [Read More...]
Nemours Children’s Health Partners with care.ai to Implement Enterprise Virtual Care Solutions Across its Hospital Systems
Nemours Children’s will leverage care.ai’s Smart Care Facility Platform and Always-Aware Ambient Sensors to enhance patient care, boost connectivity between patient families and clinicians. Nemours Children's Health, one of the nation’s largest … [Read More...]
Education

Florida Puerto Rican Parade Accepting Applications for the 2024 Scholarship Fund Program
The Florida Puerto Rican Parade, Inc., is accepting applications for the 2024 Scholarships Fund Program that provides financial assistance to Central Florida’s GED holders, high school seniors, and college students … [Read More...]

To Nona & Beyond: First Lady Jill Biden Visits Patrick Space Force Base
On October 16, we had the unique opportunity to cover First Lady Dr. Jill Biden's visit to Patrick Space Force Base as a part of the Joining Forces initiative. The initiative contributes to three areas of support … [Read More...]

School Update: Lake Nona High School
Lake Nona High School’s Theatre department, Troupe 7434, recently swept the stage at their annual District Festival! Students Milan Borges and Jackson Chase both won “Best in Show” for their incredible solo musical … [Read More...]