Our current mayor, Buddy Dyer, will officially be on the ballot for re-election this upcoming voting season. On Nov. 5, the ballots will open, and Dyer will be contending with several other candidates for Orlando mayor. Dyer has stated that, even though he knows that there is still more work to be done, he has never been more optimistic about the future of Orlando, and … [Read more...]
Onward Orlando: Getting Dirty This Valentine’s Day
Did you know that Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City of Orlando want you to get your loved one something dirty this Valentine’s Day? Not only do they want you to get dirty in your own home, but they also want you to encourage your neighbors to join in! In fact, they want you to get dirty so much that they are willing to pay for it! “It,” of course, referring to a Green … [Read more...]
That’s a Wrap!
So, yeah, 2018 has been a whirlwind, and I think some of us have whiplash! As I sit down to gather my thoughts this month and reflect on the year, it’s astounding what has been accomplished, not only here at Nonahood News, but the profound growth throughout Lake Nona is just astonishing! Picture with me some of that b-roll footage reeling through our minds as we … [Read more...]
City of Orlando and Orlando Police Department Begin Second-Phase Pilot to Further Test Facial Recognition Technology
The City of Orlando along with the Orlando Police Department (OPD) have expanded their dedication to keeping residents of Central Florida safe with their recent exploration into facial recognition technology. “The objective is to determine if this technology would reliably allow law enforcement to locate specific identifiable dangerous threats as they move around the city … [Read more...]
First FusionFest Celebrates Cultural Diversity in Orlando
On Nov. 24-25, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting the first FusionFest, a festival featuring the different heritages that make up Orlando through their cultural factors such as food, dance, clothing and music. The event will be family-friendly and open to the public at no cost. It will begin at 12 p.m. and end at night on both days. FusionFest will … [Read more...]