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Central Florida Voice, Orlando, FL (2025)

09/20/2023

One lucky couple from England won £100,770 ($126,000) in the lottery and they plan to use the money on fostering children. They are now working on renovating their garage to build extra bedrooms for the kids that they will care for in the future.

Mark Reece, 42, plays the EuroMillions every week, to the dismay of his wife, Kathleen, 41. She thinks they're not lucky enough to win the lottery.

A couple from England won big in the lottery and they plan to use their winnings on fostering children.

08/16/2023

Retirement didn't stop this 85-year-old from working. Johnny Stringer from Orange County serves as a volunteer for Orlando Police Department and his age didn't prevent him to be their top volunteer.

A retired member of the Navy, Stringer joined OPD's Citizen Observer Program (C.O.P) in 2003. He trained during a 12-week course to observe the neighborhood and report suspected criminal activity.

An 85-year-old continues to serve Orange County by being the eyes and ears of the Orlando Police Department.

08/16/2023

A district south of Paris is rediscovering how it is like to become a good neighbor. With millions of people living in the City of Lights, many suffer from social isolation and loneliness. This occurs in many urban areas, but especially in Paris, where tourists go in and out of the city, people always moving and going somewhere and not making connections with others.

The République des Hyper Voisins aims to counter some of the disadvantages of living in the city such as urban loneliness and isolation.

07/21/2023

That moment when you are handed the keys to the first home you’ve ever bought, that you saved up for tirelessly over years of socking away paycheck after paycheck, that you dreamed of so many times, a place of comfort and shelter for you and your family—pure joy and accomplishment flow through your blood.

That moment when you are handed the keys to the first home you’ve ever bought, that you saved up for tirelessly over years of socking away paycheck after paycheck, that you dreamed of so many times, a place of comfort and shelter for you and your family—pure joy and accomplishment flow through y...

07/20/2023

A father-and-son duo is making waves in the sports industry and they got noticed by one of its luminaries.

Jeff and Johnny Agar from Rockford, Michigan got the surprise of their lives when they got an invitation to join the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. A prestigious tournament, this ultra-triathlon is by-invitation only and is joined by the very best triathletes in the world.

An athlete with cerebral palsy and his dad are now training for their toughest challenge yet---IRONMAN World Championship 2024 in Hawaii.

07/13/2023

An unfortunate mix-up put an embarrassing blemish on the 54th annual Fourth of July Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, the world’s largest 10K. In the women’s elite division, defending champion Senbere Teferi led much of the race, but on the final approach to the finish line, sprinting behind three police motorcycle escorts, Teferi followed a policeman who, unexplainably, turned onto a side street.

An unfortunate mix-up put an embarrassing blemish on the 54th annual Fourth of July Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, the world’s largest 10K.

07/06/2023

Most Floridians are familiar with Henry Flagler, the notable 19th-century American industrialist, but few are aware of the foundation of faith that fueled much of his direction and many of his decisions.

To prepare to tell the story of Henry Flagler, we started with a tour of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (Flagler Museum) in Palm Beach, guided by Mr. David Carson, Public Affairs Director.

Most Floridians are familiar with Henry Flagler, the notable 19th-century American industrialist, but few are aware of the foundation of faith that fueled much of his direction and many of his decisions.

06/30/2023

Poverty can lead people to crime, to lose hope in life or give up on their dreams, but not Rehan Staton. His circumstances in life didn't prevent him from aiming high and reaching his goals.

Rehan endured a lot of hardships that may cripple many. Abandoned by his mother at 8, his father solely raised him and his older brother.

Poverty didn't stop a former trash hauler to pursue his dream of becoming a lawyer.

06/22/2023

The UK has an ageing population and it is estimated that by 2040, nearly one in seven people is projected to be aged 75. Senior living concepts are evolving to cater to the diverse needs of elderly people in Britain. Today, seniors can choose whether to live their sunset years in communities that provide a high level of independence or those that provide a greater level of support.

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06/20/2023

A Missouri teenager walked 6 miles to attend his eighth-grade graduation and his drive to experience the commencement exercises secured his future.

Xavier Jones, 14 years old, didn't have a ride at that time, so he made a plan to make it to his graduation.

A broken vehicle didn't hinder an 8th grader to attend his graduation.

06/17/2023

Having lived in Florida since 1975, Mike Edwards is practically a native. He went to college here, worked here, married his wife, Sheri here, and raised his family here (four kids and now three grandkids).

06/15/2023

A local resident of Meridian, Mississippi celebrated another huge milestone in her life recently. Family and close friends surrounded Julia Mae Hunter-Rice as she turned 107 years old on June 2.

Born in 1916, Ms. Rice danced and smiled as her loved ones sang happy birthday to her. Dorothy Dickson, her daughter, shared with WTOK-TV that, "Her secret is smiling and being fair.

A woman from Mississippi celebrated her 107th birthday and she shared her secret to having a long life.

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