By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer
Blog: People, Places & Things
LAKE MARY, Fla. -- Let's face it: Anything in life worth pursuing takes everything we've got.
Sometimes at our own peril.
In the latter part of 2021, I lost two journalism colleagues who were clearly a part of my daily training.
On Monday, Jan. 17, we will reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King, who, with his brave supporters, stood in strong opposition to racial discrimination, as well as the wrongful and unequal treatment of people who differed in national origin and religious beliefs.
Senate Democrats are vigorously pushing voting rights legislation although it seems headed for defeat as the Senate began debate Tuesday.
YouTube embedding / A woman was killed and eight other people - including five police officers - were hurt Tuesday in a suspected gas explosion and fire in the Bronx, officials said. Police body camera video shows officers rescue a woman who was underneath debris. (Jan. 19)
-- Henry Frederick, Headline Surfer - Daytona Beach, Sanford, Orlando, FL
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with his Russian counterpart this week amid rising tensions of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. The trip aims to show US support for Ukraine and impress on Russia the need for de-escalation. (January 18)
YouTube embedding / Highlights of Today in History for Jan. 19th: Robert E. Lee born; Indira Gandhi elected prime minister of India;President Bill Clinton admits making false statements under oath; Singer Janis Joplin born; Dolly Parton is born.
-- Henry Frederick, Headline Surfer - Daytona Beach, Sanford, Orlando, FL
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has tested positive for COVID-19.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- An elderly Daytona Beach resident passed away back in late August shortly after his vehicle was found in a retention pond inside the LPGA International subdivision.
Counting 'em Down: For better or for worse, this is the Headline Surfer countdown of the 2021's Top 100 biggest news stories of Central Florida along the tourism-driven stretch of Interstate 4 (Orlando Attractions and east to I-95 & the World's Most Famous Beach in Daytona). Each recap segment is posted with its own headline, culminating with the unveiling of No.
SANFORD, Fla. -- Just before noon today, school resource officers were advised there was a gun on campus at Seminole High School and moments later were informed by students of gunshots fired leading to one student being shot three times.
