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Local Needs Considered (Part-2)
In preparation for the upcoming session of the Florida Legislature in March 2013, presentations by more than 30 local organizations were made recently to a delegation of legislators representing Seminole County, FL. These organizations are seeking state funding in public service areas that address the needs of Seminole county residents and businesses such as widening a portion of state road 434, early learning, access to healthy foods, the unlawful sale of synthetic drugs, substance abuse treatment, bullying awareness and the St. Johns River. This is an audio snapshot of 7 of those organizations making their case for consideration. (length: 31:54)
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck, Event photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media, Audio support – Seminole Government TV & Kurt Slafkovsky)
Local Needs Considered
In preparation for the upcoming session of the Florida Legislature in March 2013, presentations by more than 30 local organizations were made recently to a delegation of legislators representing Seminole County, FL. These organizations are seeking state funding in certain public policy areas that address the needs of Seminole county residents and businesses such as voter election administration, public education, health and welfare, child advocacy, and transportation planning. This is an audio snapshot of 7 of those organizations making their case for consideration. (length: 40:34)
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck. Still photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media. Audio support – Seminole Government TV & Kurt Slafkovsky.)
Talk to You Later
Distracted driving is a danger on the roads. Susiann Reynolds Akapelwa tells the tragic story of her mother’s death in an accident caused by a distracted driver. Winter Springs Police Chief Keven Brunelle discusses legislation and enforcement of a ban on texting while driving. (Length 18:40)
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner. Title photo “PocketPC” – courtesy Tom van Beveren.)
Women Military Veterans
Most of us associate the male gender with the name “military” and likewise when we think of military “veterans.” Yet, there is an increasing population of women veterans in our country and in Seminole County Florida there are more than 4,500 women military veterans. Hear about the challenges these women face. Length 27:28
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck. Still photos — Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media. Title Photo: “Black women shoe” by Margarit Ralev & “Army boot” by Andrzej Pobiedziński)
Help for the Homeless
Seminole County government recently approved a $1.5 million dollar multi-year plan to increase the financial support county government, in part through non-profit local service providers, will extend to sectors of the homeless population in Seminole County, Florida.
Length – 32:49
Length – 32:49
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck
Still photos — Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media
Seminole County Board of County Commission meeting audio — courtesy Seminole Government TV)
Still photos — Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media
Seminole County Board of County Commission meeting audio — courtesy Seminole Government TV)
Debate: Adams & Mica
Freshman Congresswoman Sandy Adams and 20-year Congressman John L. Mica come together in this unusual face-off of two incumbent candidates vying for reelection to the same district which will now include most of Seminole County and parts of Orange and Southwest Volusia County. Length – 57:13
Winners & Losers
04/12/12, Central Florida Matters, Heard in Central Florida, Podcast | Tags: Education, Environment, Government, Health
Deirdre Macnab, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida give the League’s perspective on winning and losing legislation coming from the recently adjourned session of the 2012 Florida Legislature. Length: 39:30
Title and event photographs courtesy Charles E. Miller
A Conversation with the Homeless
Hear a conversation with three homeless men and two representatives from support organizations addressing pending law changes in the city of Sanford regarding loitering, panhandling and meal sharing locations. Length 01:19:29
(Event Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media)
End of Life Treatment and Care
Hear a panel of 3 subject matter experts discuss end of life treatment and care… Dr. Sanjay Muttreja, assistant medical director for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care and medical director for the hospitalist program for Physician Associates; Dr. Norma Conner, assistant professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida; and, Jorge Aguero, palliative care chaplain at Florida Hospital East in Orlando. The forum is moderated by Ben Wilcox, executive director of the Hemlock Society of Florida. Length- 01:26:11
Photos – Charles E. Miller
Homeless Senior Citizens
Hear a discussion about the rising number of homeless senior citizens in Seminole County, Fl., those 60 years of age or older. Karen Harmon, housing coordinator of Seminole Behavioral Health Care in Sanford; Barbara Fore, elder crimes and services investigator with the Seminole County Sheriff’s office; and Susan Mooty, a 61 year old local homeless woman offer their on-the-ground perspective. The event is hosted by SACSON – Seminole Action Coalition Serving Our Needy.
Feature Length — 53:36
Photos – Charles E. Miller
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