This Just In: The News

From local and late-breaking to heartfelt and inspiring — news knows no bounds. Enjoy a compilation of my best articles published with renowned news organizations, including hard news stories, features and non-deadline stories, profiles, and news briefs.

Orlando Sentinel

Apopka firefighters sport nonprofit’s T-shirts, drive pink ambulance for breast cancer awareness

Apopka eyes limits for dollar store construction 6-month pause nearly over

‘The obvious candidate’: City of Apopka finds new Camp Wewa manager after purchase

NSM Today

Early voting at UCF: Where to go and what to know

Movie magic: Filmmaker visits UCF, discusses independent film success

A collegiate constellation: Alumnus and professor work on NASA mission

Congresswoman Val Demings of District 10 wins a third term

UCF students start '#fixtheAC' campaign, seek change as library construction continues

From horrifying to gratifying: Students launch filmmaking club, host festival

First Latin American/LatinX film festival comes to UCF during Hispanic Heritage Month

UCF hosts early voting site for upcoming presidential election

Elections 2022: Understanding the 3 amendments on the Florida ballot

'Right at her level': College of Sciences dean begins role

UCF announces Maggy Tomova as new dean of College of Sciences

UCF biology professor brings national attention to Florida's changing coastline

The Apopka Voice

An opportunity to serve: Apopka's Bay Ridge Cemetery is in dire need of your help

Community Development Department going paperless in the coming year

Apopka wants dog parks, multi-purpose fields, and more restrooms at Northwest Recreation Facility

Even a pandemic couldn't stop Clinton Stanley and Yumma BBQ from thriving in South Apopka

Keep America Beautiful: An investment that could bring grants and improvements to Apopka

Apopka Resource Center pushing past headwinds to create a hub to offer services for struggling families

Watermark

Transphobia runs rampant in Ricky Gervais’ new Netflix special

Tom Daley drops clothing collection for LGBTQ charity

PFLAG Tampa launches scholarship for LGBTQ, ally students

Hispanic Federation announces $1 million investment in Latinx LGBTQ organizations

Beyoncé announces new album coming in July

Queer Australian artist debuts music video amid Pride Month

Local gay comic raises awareness for LGBTQ food pantry with stand-up show

Gun-wielding teen threatens West Palm Beach Pride event

Actress Rebel Wilson comes out, shares photo of her ‘Disney Princess’

Singer Debbie Wileman to bring Judy Garland to life with concert at The Plaza Live

Elon Musk’s trans daughter seeks name change

‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ impacts Orange County teachers

Purchase of ‘Gender Queer’ book found in Central Florida high schools under state investigation

Bradley Cooper shares kiss with Matt Bomer on ‘Maestro’ set

Transgender icon Mama Gloria dies at 76

Chris Evans addresses critics of same-sex kiss in ‘Lightyear’

onePULSE Foundation names new executive director

Daytona Beach teen killed by gunman over fear of being outed