Most Recent Lake Nona News

To Nona & Beyond: Crew-6 Heads to International Space Station

March 30, 2023 by Emerson & Ethan Walsh

Some trek the sand in exploration while others streak the sky. At 12:34 a.m. EDT on March 2, onlookers gazed in awe as Falcon 9 illuminated the starry morning. Crew-6 astronauts Stephen Bowen (commander), Warren Hoburg (pilot), Sultan Alneyadi (mission specialist), and Russian Cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev (mission specialist) began their travels from Kennedy Space Center launch … [Read more...]

Let’s Talk Lake Nona: An Inside Look at the New One Performance Plaza

March 30, 2023 by Lake Nona

Lake Nona’s health and life sciences cluster has developed a reputation as a globally recognized hub for cutting-edge medical research and innovative health care. With a range of medical facilities, from Nemours Children’s Health to UCF Lake Nona Cancer Center, Lake Nona residents have access to some of the best health care in the world right in their backyard. Recently, … [Read more...]

Megan Cassidy World Record Attempt Success!

March 23, 2023 by Camille Ruiz Mangual

Lake Nona’s very own Megan Cassidy, dubbed The Feisty Runner, is back at it again. Nonahood News last checked in with Cassidy in 2022 when she attempted to beat the world record for consecutive marathons run. While she didn’t beat the world record then, that didn’t stop her from attempting another one. Most recently, Cassidy attempted and successfully beat the world record for … [Read more...]

PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND OPEN HOUSE, PARTICIPATE IN GOAA’S PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

March 16, 2023 by Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), which operates and manages the Orlando International Airport and the Orlando Executive Airport, will host two Public Open Houses to share information and gather feedback through a short survey about its 2023 Strategic Plan. WHAT: GOAA is updating its Strategic Plan to organize and articulate a vision for its future. … [Read more...]

To Nona & Beyond: Comet Close Approach

March 13, 2023 by Emerson & Ethan Walsh

Over the past couple of years, astrophotographers and observers alike have been graced with approximately one brilliant comet per year. In 2020, we had Neowise, 2021 Leonard, and 2022 comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF). Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was discovered on March 2, 2022, by the Zwicky Transient Facility – hence the acronym ZTF attached to the comet’s name. The comet was … [Read more...]