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Guest AuthorApril 15, 2017

A few weeks ago, I stood at Yaki Point on the edge of the Grand Canyon watching the sunset. A cold desert wind rushed up the cliff sides, sucking the last remaining heat from the sandstone below. The rustle of pinyons and junipers gave sound to the silence of the setting sun. I was almost […]

Scott PowersFebruary 1, 2017

A new era is starting for the Orlando’s chamber of commerce and Economic Development Commission – fully merged now and awaiting Tim Giuliani as the new leader who says the synergy of the merger should make it more holistic and nimble in promoting business. The new commerce organization was created from the merger of the […]

Larry GriffinJanuary 4, 2017

Amber Mariano is a UCF student, but she’s also a newly-elected member of the House of Representatives from New Port Richey. That may be why her first two bills filed, HB 153 and HB 155, have to do with reducing the financial burden on college students. HB 153 deals with excess credit surcharges, increasing the […]

Larry GriffinDecember 6, 2016

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer appeared before a crowd at the Bob Carr Theater to deliver his annual State of Downtown address, which focused not so much on new ideas as it did on refinement of old ones. Namely, he spent most of the speech focused on the betterment of the Parramore neighborhood, long an area of […]

Scott PowersNovember 28, 2016

Orange County planners are set to present their proposal Tuesday for helping make the University of Central Florida a safer and easier place to walk or bike around. The proposal comes out of a two-year Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Study effort to try to address the difficulties faced by tens of thousands of college students and university […]

Mitch PerryNovember 28, 2016

For the first time time since September of 2011, the University of South Florida’s football program is ranked in the Associated Press Top 25. This comes after the Bulls defeated cross I-4 rival UCF at Raymond James Stadium. They’re tied at 24, and have finished their regular season at 10-2, their most impressive record since […]

Larry GriffinOctober 31, 2016

Former Congressional candidate Susannah Randolph has been occupying her time lately spearheading the Floridians Against Trump group, which is exactly what it sounds like. They took their message to UCF on Halloween afternoon to spread the word about voting. The event, called “Don’t Boo, Vote,” after President Barack Obama‘s recent mantra, was put on as […]

Larry GriffinOctober 30, 2016

The people leaving UCF’s CFE Arena Friday night after the speech by President Barack Obama ended were happy, and the warm, fervent energy of his speech had energized them. Or at least, it reinforced what they already thought: that it was important for the young people to exercise their vote. That was one of the main […]

Larry GriffinOctober 28, 2016

Compared to the throngs of people coming to see President Barack Obama at UCF’s CFE Arena on Friday afternoon, the crowd protesting the Trans-Pacific Partnership was small. But their passion for politics, inspired by Bernie Sanders, was large and solidified enough to convince you that, one day, they could make the change they desired. Once called the “Knights […]

Scott PowersOctober 26, 2016

President Barack Obama will give a speech for Hillary Clinton at the University of Central Florida on Friday, pushing for more people to get out and vote. The 5 p.m. speech will be at the CFE Arena at UCF, with doors opening at 3 p.m. People who wish to attend will have to get reservations […]

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Kathleen King and Joe Gruters. Image via Max Goodman.

Nathan Vink: Earth does not need us, but we most certainly need a healthy planet

New Orlando chamber chief Tim Giuliani sees synergy ahead

Amber Mariano, UCF student and Florida House member, files bills to reduce financial burden on students

Buddy Dyer at State of Downtown address: ‘We have one downtown’

Orange County pedestrian safety plan set for UCF area

Mitch Perry Report for 11.28.16 -While USF football soars, attendance doesn’t

Susannah Randolph: Electing Hillary Clinton could break ‘ultimate glass ceiling’ for women, girls

Attendees of Barack Obama’s UCF speech came away with new hope and energy to vote

Progressive Action at UCF group stages protest against TPP outside Barack Obama rally

Barack Obama to encourage voting at UCF speech Friday