Eleven-year-old golf powerhouse Angelina Pacheco brought home the second-place prize at this year’s U.S. Kids Golf World Championship, where she represented our region of Lake Nona for the third consecutive year. The tournament took place over the course of three days, beginning on July 30, and involved … Continue Reading
Lake Nona News
Nemours Welcomes New Class of 12 Pediatric Residents
In Lake Nona’s Medical City, Nemours Children’s Hospital hosted a ceremony to welcome the second group of physicians in training for its … [Read More...]
Nelson Peña Running for Florida House of Representatives, District 48
“Inspiring Florida for a Better Future” Nelson Peña is an immigrant who came to the U.S. at 18 years old after graduating from high school … [Read More...]
Entertainment
My Ovarian Cancer Journey
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, and anyone can sign up to walk a virtual 5K and support this very worthy cause. A woman's risk of … [Read More...]
Living Well: Embrace the Change
Lines and tigers and fears, oh my! I believe we are all just about done talking about this pandemic. It has truly been a year that has made my … [Read More...]
Sports & Health
Tour De Cure Goes Virtual This Year
This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual race for diabetes, Tour De Cure, will be going virtual on June 13. The American Diabetes Association will host the event via Facebook livestream starting with an opening ceremony at 8 … [Read More...]
USTA: Become Active Outside Again With Tennis
As individual states and local communities begin to re-open on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American populace will be particularly eager to return to some form of physical activity and social engagement. Tennis is one sport that is … [Read More...]
Looking for Spring Break Plans? Pick up a Racket and Head Over to the USTA National Campus
March marks the return of a program that debuted last spring at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona as, once again, spring break camps will be offered to local youth tennis players who are off from school. The camps will be held March 17-19, … [Read More...]
Education
My Ovarian Cancer Journey
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, and anyone can sign up to walk a virtual 5K and support this very worthy cause. A woman's risk of getting ovarian cancer during her lifetime is approximately one in 78. … [Read More...]
OCPS Encourages Application to Free Reduced Meal Program Amid USDA Extension
UPDATE: The deadline to apply for free/reduced meal benefits has been extended through the last day of school on December 17. Free meals will be given to children 18 and under in need through the end of the … [Read More...]
LNHS Yearbook Staff Receives State and National Recognition for 2019 Yearbook
The staff of The Lion’s Tale, Lake Nona High School’s yearbook, received recognition at the state and national level for their 2018-19 yearbook from the Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA), National … [Read More...]