Orlando Local News (2026)

24/11/2022

Political leaders and entrepreneurs of all stripes gathered for the Orlando Local News' Best of Central Florida awards luncheon on November 18, 2022 at Hannibal's in Winter Park.

The order of events included a reception, awards to local businesses and outstanding citizens, as well as keynote speeches by Roger S. Swanson Lifetime Achievement Award winners and their representatives.

The publication established the Lifetime Achievement Award as a means to honor the legacy of Roger S. Swanson, founding Editor of The Local News, by highlighting the momentous lifetime achievements of extradordinary men and women in our community.

This year's recognition was awarded to Gene Hawkins, for a lifetime of service to his community, family, and nation, along with his late wife, Florida's first female Senator, Paula Hawkins. Genean McKinnon, daughter of Gene Hawkins, accepted the award for her father who is soon turning 99 years old.

Dick Batchelor, a former State Representative and Presidential Appointee, also received the Roger S. Swanson Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifetime of service to the community, state and country.

Read more in our story linked below.

Political leaders and entrepreneurs of all stripes gathered for the Orlando Local News' Best of Central Florida awards luncheon on November 18, 2022 at Hannibal's in Winter Park at 11:00 AM.

15/11/2022

Fresh off of winning a new seat in Congress, Cory Mills sprang into action to help his new soon-to-be new constituents, as they suffer from the devastation from Hurricane Nicole. Our story below.

Congressman-elect Cory Mills warned residents to be prepared for Hurricane Nicole and immediately sprang into action during the storm which has caused thousands to evacuate beach condos in wake of the weather event due to structural issues.

05/10/2022

For Central Florida leaders, saving lives seems to override partisan politics. And that's exactly why political and nonpolitical leaders, including judges, mayors, commissionsers, state legislators, and law enforcement from all major Central Florida counties have gathered together in recent years to combat the crisis through "Project Opioid.” our story below…

In today’s political environment of ideological extremes and radical demagogues, Democrats and Republicans find few ways to collaborate. It seems that even on the most basic subjects such as transportation, little gets done and there are always points of contention.

02/10/2022

Mills and his entire team sprung into action this week to organize the transport of food to Central Florida for residents in need following the onslaught of Hurricane Ian.

Congressional contender Cory Mills has always had a service heart. Serving for seven years in Iraq and many more in the military as a whole, he knows the meaning of duty. But for Mills, a candidate for Congressional District 7, that duty didn’t end on the battlefield.

29/09/2022

Be safe everyone!!

Both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando will close Wednesday and Thursday as Hurricane Ian approaches Orlando, the theme parks said Tuesday afternoon.

24/09/2022

Rollins College has been approached by the Democratic National Committee to host President Joe Biden on campus, depsite major pushback against figures such as Ben Shapiro and Roger Stone speaking on campus in the past. The Local News called the college to inquire about the potential visit. Our report below.

Rollins College has been approached by the Democratic National Committee to host President Joe Biden on campus, depsite major pushback against figures such as Ben Shapiro and Roger Stone speaking on campus in the past. The Local News called the college to inquire about the potential visit.

22/09/2022

OLN Editor Marshall Swanson-Polston recently recognized his cousin, the 21st Lord Saye and Sele, on his 102nd birthday on September 22, 2022 at Broughton Castle in England. In addition to being a peer, Nathaniel Fiennes served in the Second World War during the liberation of Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp and D-Day. Check out the photos of this castle in our article below...

OLN Editor Marshall Swanson-Polston recently recognized his cousin, the 21st Lord Saye and Sele, on his 102nd birthday on September 22, 2022 at Broughton Castle in England. In addition to being a peer, Nathaniel Fiennes served in the Second World War during the liberation of Bergen-Belsen Concentrat...

19/09/2022

The Editor of The Orlando Local News traveled to the UK to pay tribute to the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Read Marshall Swanson’s report from London below.

Hundreds of thousands gathered in London throughout the week to honor Britain’s late Queen Elizabeth II. The crowds reached fever pitch on Monday as world leaders attended her funeral in Westminster Abbey.

19/09/2022

Our tribute to the Queen

On her 21st birthday in 1947, Princess Elizabeth went on the radio and made a promise to Britain and its Commonwealth nations: She pledged that “my whole life, whether it be short or long, will be devoted to your service.”

08/09/2022

Orlando International Airport set to open Terminal C this month. See our story. for more details.

Orlando International Airport is getting ready for one of its biggest moves yet. Terminal C is set to open this month, and the expansion comes as travel continues to increase at the airport.

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