Meet Jimmy Novak: The Walking Man. Jimmy Novak, a 42-year-old retired soldier, made a goal for himself to walk 22 miles a day starting from Washington on March 22 and ending in Orlando on Aug. 22. Why? The answer is simple: 22 veterans die by suicide every single day. Novak spent 21 years of his life defending our nation in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps, and his … [Read more...]
Orlando Celebrates Its 144th Birthday
On July 31, Orlando celebrated its 144th birthday. Long before Orlando became home to nearly 290,000 people or had a name, Fort Gatlin was established approximately two miles south of present-day city limits in 1838 by the U.S. Army. Fort Gatlin was intended to protect settlers from attacks. As a small community grew around Fort Gatlin, they took on the name … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Retired Lieutenant Colonel Mark Green
In this recurring special feature, Nonahood News recognizes and honors those everyday heroes who have served or are currently serving our country and making a difference in our community. Those who reside in the Lake Nona and surrounding area are our Nona Heroes. “That’s not a dog!” Lieutenant Colonel Mark Green, retired, said. While he was serving in Afghanistan in … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Army Specialist Kimberly Jones
In this recurring special feature, Nonahood News recognizes and honors those everyday heroes who have served or are currently serving our country and making a difference in our community. Those who reside in the Lake Nona and surrounding area are our Nona Heroes. This month’s hero is Kimberly Jones. She was raised in Saudi Arabia and was the daughter of an Aramco Oil … [Read more...]
Catch a Lift Fund: Any Gym. Anywhere.
Fitness for Wounded Veterans Corporal Christopher Coffland was a Baltimore native and student-athlete who excelled both at The Gilman School and Washington and Lee University. He received his bachelor’s degree in anthropology in 1998. After completing college, he pursued a doctorate degree for which he traveled extensively throughout the world, studying and immersing … [Read more...]