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About This Edition

Central Florida.
The People Building What's Next.

Covering Tampa Bay, Lakeland, Plant City, Orlando, and the I-4 corridor—amplifying the voices, businesses, and communities shaping the future of our region.

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Orlando
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Top Stories

Health + Beauty

Why Representation in Dermatology Still Matters for Black Patients

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Sports

Dystany Spurlock’s Moment Arrived. She Was Already Ready.

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People + Places

Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in Metro Detroit in 2026

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What's Happening

Jun
19
Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Tampa Bay, FL
Jun
21
Black Business Summit
Orlando
Jun
28
Cultural Arts Festival
Lakeland
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Business Spotlight

Lifestyle

Black Golf Participation Is Growing But Access Gaps Remain

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By The Numbers

2.8M+
Black Residents Across Central Florida
$38B
Projected Economic Growth By 2030
6
Colleges & Universities Driving Opportunity
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