Award-winning author, illustrator and Lake Nona resident, Jerry Craft has announced an exciting nationwide book signing tour alongside fellow Newbery Medalist, Kwame Alexander. The groundbreaking event celebrates their latest collaboration—a children's book that marks the first-ever created by two … Continue Reading
Lake Nona News
Victoria Ferrera Petit Announced as a Semifinalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Transformative Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced that Victoria Ferrera Petit of Valencia Community College Lake Nona Campus is a semifinalist for the … [Read More...]
Nemours Children’s Health Opens New Primary Care and Specialty Care Location in Lake Nona
Nemours Children’s Health has announced the opening of a new, nearly 8,000-square-foot location in Lake Nona, increasing access to high-quality … [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...]