MOTORCYCLE RIDE $20 a rider, $10 per passenger, $20 walk-ins Registration starts at 8:30 AM-Kickstands up 12:00 PM Purpose: To support two of Central FL's severely wounded Veterans Leaving 12:00 PM: Seminole Harley-Davidson (620 Hickman Circle, Sanford, FL) End 2:00 PM: Ace Cafe Orlando, 100 W. Livingston St., Orlando, FL Questions? Contact Andres at (321) … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Specialist Robert BJ Jackson
In this recurring special feature, Nonahood News recognizes and honors those everyday heroes who have served or are currently serving our country and making a difference in our community. Those who reside in the Lake Nona and surrounding area are our Nona Heroes. This month, Nonahood News features Lake Nona resident and Army National Guard Specialist Robert BJ Jackson. This … [Read more...]
An Angel Tree at the VA
On Nov. 3, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lake Nona will host its first ever Angel Tree. The Angel Tree is meant to support veterans and their families throughout the season of giving, and the Lake Baldwin location also will be included in the local Angel Tree. The Viera and Daytona locations also will be participating for the first time. Adelina Sowell, the chief of … [Read more...]
Coach Lou Holtz
With the new Fisher House at the Veteran's Hospital here in Lake Nona set to open in January or February of 2018, final preparations are currently being put into place to ensure that everything is organized so families can begin using the facility upon its opening. One of these final preparations included naming legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz as the Honorary … [Read more...]
Local Vet Aces Invictus Games
Invictus is Latin for unconquered. Sharona Young served 14½ years in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. During that time, she was stationed at several different commands. Her first was onboard the USS Bataan in Norfolk, Va. Her last duty station was US AFRICOM in Molesworth, United Kingdom. When Young retired from the Navy, she moved to Orlando and bought a house in the … [Read more...]