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Nick Akins Jr. and his daughter Shannea "Nikki" Akins both attended Jones High School in Orlando's Parramore neighborhood - Nick, during segregation, and Shannea, afterwards. The two sat down for a StoryCorps One Small Step conversation.
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It’s the weekend of MegaCon at the Orange County Convention Center, and may of the attendees will dress like their favorite characters. Time for a look at cosplay!
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Walter Hawkins graduated from Jones High School in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood in 1971 - just after the Black school integrated. Hawkins sat down for a conversation with Prateek Seela, a current senior at Lake Highland Preparatory School to learn about the history of segregation in Orange County.
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Some church leaders raise concerns about religious freedom and say the change is making people afraid to come in and worship.
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It’s a season of changes for the Orange County Regional History Center. Its popular indie-rock exhibit closes Sunday with a big send-off, and a new boss is in town.
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One out of three Floridians are not getting enough sleep, putting a strain on their wallet and the economy.
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In Volusia County, about a third of students were chronically absent last year.
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Some recent studies found fluoride exposure is associated with cognitive impacts in children, but the research isn’t conclusive. Still, many Central Floridians say there’s enough evidence to warrant concern.
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Florida continues to remain near the bottom when it comes to accessing mental health care, according to the latest data from Mental Health America.
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Recent studies show that about 15-20% of Florida homeowners are uninsured. Experts said the risky trend is a direct result of the state’s property insurance market crisis.
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The Orlando Fringe has a lot going on behind the curtain, including the upcoming closure of its downtown ArtSpace location. The facility goes out with a bang, the FESTN4.
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President elect Trump has announced mass deportation plans for when he takes office on January 20. A report by the American Immigration Council shows Florida is among the top 3 states that will feel the effects.