Something near and dear to my heart, especially as a native Floridian, is our gorgeous beaches. However, our once beautiful beaches are again under siege by toxic algal blooms and red tides. Devastating images of dead sea life and closed businesses have been scattered across several news outlets. Our beautiful state getting national coverage for … Continue reading Series Brewing
Found Poetry
A few years ago I took a course in college called Creative Writing in the Community. We were asked to choose a specific group and create course materials to then teach and encourage them to write. I chose a group of individuals from Aspire Health, who struggled with addictions and mental health issues. Each week … Continue reading Found Poetry
As summer draws to an end, pollution doesn’t
Last week I helped a young friend write an informative speech for her class. The topic she chose was the vast amount of pollution of our ocean. I was thrilled she asked me to help her with this particular subject as it was the same topic I chose for my informative speech many moons ago. … Continue reading As summer draws to an end, pollution doesn’t
How a friendship left me bruised
It was about three years ago when it happened. My friendship of sixteen years had ended through a text message. You read that right. A text message. I was dumbfounded. For the following few months I had an array of emotions: anger, sadness, disgust, but the one emotion that overruled them all, was disappointment. I … Continue reading How a friendship left me bruised
Fourth of July at Waterfront Park
On Wednesday, to celebrate the fourth, Matthew and I took Mason to Waterfront Park in Clermont for their Red, White and Boom event. The family friendly event offered free admission, a shuttle service for attendees, family activities such as a bounce house and train ride as well as live music from Gary Roland and the … Continue reading Fourth of July at Waterfront Park
I’m back!
Good morning! For those of you who are just joining me, welcome! For those who have stuck around the last few years and haven’t heard from me in a while, my apologies and a very special thank you for sticking it out. I am glad to announce that I will be back in full force. … Continue reading I’m back!
6 months later, Orlando’s pulse is still strong
Early Monday morning, friends, family and survivors gathered outside the Pulse nightclub to remember the 49 victims who were killed six months ago during the greatest mass shooting in U.S history. A moment of silence was held at exactly 2:02 a.m. on the six-month anniversary, the same time gunman Omar Mateen began shooting inside the … Continue reading 6 months later, Orlando’s pulse is still strong
Additional warrant filed for student facing video voyeurism charge
An additional arrest warrant was signed Tuesday in regards to University of Central Florida student Shaun Anthony Ragasa, 19, who was arrested Sunday on video voyeurism charges, according to the UCF Police Department. The initial voyeurism incident occurred Jan. 18 in a men’s restroom located in the Student Union. Using video surveillance, police were able … Continue reading Additional warrant filed for student facing video voyeurism charge
UCF community invited to celebrate President Hitt’s 25th anniversary
There will be a tribute event to honor the University of Central Florida’s President John C. Hitt celebrating his 25 year anniversary with the university Wednesday. The campus community is invited to participate in the milestone event, held in the Student Union Pegasus Ballroom from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. … Continue reading UCF community invited to celebrate President Hitt’s 25th anniversary
SGA is inviting students for tea
Next week, Student Government Association is inviting students to relax with a cup of tea. The event will be located in the Student Union Atrium from noon to 2 p.m. on Nov. 29 and 30. Last year, SGA held the event under the former health and sustainability coordinator and was extremely successful, handing out over … Continue reading SGA is inviting students for tea
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