People
NASA retiree Rick Rapson has gone from tending space shuttles to caring for the weakest among us: preemies.
A Bach Festival concert celebrates three African American classical composers whose talents shone despite racist obstacles.
As Raul Rubero of Orlando Meats puts it, “I like to say that meat brings people together.”
Katie Silson taps into her well-honed performing skills in her quest to “use music alone to affect people.”
Native Bulgarian Miroslav Goranov attends UCF to experience life as a U.S. college student and grow his skill as a wildlife photographer.
Laura Anders Lee and her sons discover the benefits of karate at their local dojo.
Former TV anchor Bob Opsahl misses the bustle of news but is learning to enjoy retirement. And, yes, the Channel 9 legend still looks like he’s drinking from the Fountain of Youth.
Through an annual symposium, Randy Robertson seeks to guide us—and himself—to the places where art and spirituality meet.
With 37 years in the business, Rob Kowal still encounters formidable locks—and clients.
In this series we will meet the faces behind some of the city’s most notable businesses.
The jolly old elf who is “older than Methuselah” admits the best present can’t be put under the tree.
Two strokes couldn’t silence longtime TV anchor Secily Wilson, who uses her adversities as a springboard for helping other women.
Jesus Garcia has a cool job, literally, as ice resurfacer for the RDV Sportsplex and Amway Center.
In this series we will meet the faces behind some of the city’s most notable businesses.
For Orlando Police Department investigator Chantal Styer, a good day means justice is done and nobody dies.
Three years ago, Pastor Henry answered the call to return to his old pulpit and guide a struggling congregation. He has served them well.
World-ranking athlete Ginger Huber will dive 66 feet off a cliff, but mice make her scream like a little girl.
For Seminole State College planetarium director Derek Demeter, studying the night sky is always illuminating.
Daron Johnson leads a crew that takes on one of Orlando’s dirtiest and most necessary jobs.
Fifth-generation rancher Kevin Whaley maintains the traditions and bloodlines of Old Florida.
Jeanne Burgess has been drinking on the job for 34 years as vintner at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards in Clermont.
Malcolm Jones runs Wallaby Ranch, a hang gliding park and flight school, from the flat farmlands near Davenport.
Meet some of the business, civic and educational leaders who work to bring about positive change and enhance the quality of life in our community.
With a lifetime of experience, Gerald Fieser, 61, counters what he calls the “idealistic view of what farming should be.”
