Nonahood News: The last time you were featured in Nonahood News was in 2023. How has your journey evolved since then? Juan Pablo Santa Luna: Well, my journey has been very challenging. At that time, I was working as a philanthropist and cultural ambassador for the Orlando Philharmonic. So my job was to … Continue Reading
Lake Nona News
HCA Florida Healthcare donates $20,000 and 300 hours of service to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in honor of National Volunteer Month
HCA Florida Healthcare is celebrating National Volunteer Month through its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity in Central … [Read More...]
Nona Your Neighbor: Mona Makarevic
Nonahood News had the opportunity to interview Lake Nona Luminary Middle School student Mona Makarevic, a decorated tennis player with 16 medals … [Read More...]
Entertainment
We Take So Much For Granted: Part II
Communication: Who remembers letter writing as communication? If you made a friend who did not live locally and wanted to keep … [Read More...]
Best Friends in the Nonahood: Two Champions – a Veteran and His Dog
Champ, this beautiful Boxer, will turn 3 years old in July, and you can certainly call him a “Champion” along with his owner, Marcus Muniz. … [Read More...]
Sports & Health
Phones Down, Eyes Up: Commit to Water Safety This Summer
Summer is quickly approaching, and as families are making their way to the pool, beach and water parks, the YMCA is reminding families of a simple but life-saving message: Phones Down, Eyes Up. With drowning being the second leading cause of … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]