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Construction is not just a man's job anymore. Why women say they're good for the industry
Read full article: Construction is not just a man's job anymore. Why women say they're good for the industryIn 2020, women accounted for 1 in 10 workers in the construction industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with roughly 1.2 million women working jobs ranging from inspections to hanging drywall.
Trooper Steve chats with UCF Police deputy chief, highest-ranking woman in agency history
Read full article: Trooper Steve chats with UCF Police deputy chief, highest-ranking woman in agency historyBeyond thrilled to welcome Deputy Chief Robin Griffin-Kitzerow into Results-1 today. She joined UCF Police as deputy chief in March 2022 as the highest-ranking woman in the agency’s history.
‘There’s a reason you’re here:’ AdventHealth scientist works to influence more women in STEM fields
Read full article: ‘There’s a reason you’re here:’ AdventHealth scientist works to influence more women in STEM fieldsFor Dr. Karen Corbin, walking into a research lab isn't unusual at all because she always knew she was meant to be in one.
Port Orange honors resident for over 40 years of volunteer service
Read full article: Port Orange honors resident for over 40 years of volunteer serviceMary Wittmeyer will be honored at her Centenarian Celebration and National Women’s Month by the Port Orange Police Department and the City of Port Orange. Join me for a special Trooper Steve on Patrol stream.
From major to mogul: How one woman took lessons from the Army to build her business
Read full article: From major to mogul: How one woman took lessons from the Army to build her businessSonja Stribling talks about her 21-year military career, transforming her life and helping thousands of women do the same.
Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights female officers at St. Cloud Police Department
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights female officers at St. Cloud Police DepartmentMarch is Women’s History Month, and you might be surprised if I said within my law enforcement career, I have only ever had female supervisors.
UCF organization provides space to serve women veterans on campus
Read full article: UCF organization provides space to serve women veterans on campusFounded by senior business management major Alexandria Marcellus, the Women Veterans Association is dedicated to empowering female veterans and fostering a supportive network on campus.
‘I’m a believer in sharing these stories:’ Central Florida historian shares her story for Women’s History Month
Read full article: ‘I’m a believer in sharing these stories:’ Central Florida historian shares her story for Women’s History MonthYou can call her a walking history book. Born and raised in Apopka, Francina Boykin said her mission is to continue educating about the historical events that have occurred right in our backyard.
First woman to join Seminole County Sheriff’s Office dive team inspiring others to follow suit
Read full article: First woman to join Seminole County Sheriff’s Office dive team inspiring others to follow suitJennifer Mead knew early on she wanted to join the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Underwater Search and Recovery Unit.
‘You can overcome anything:’ Orange County firefighter shares how rough childhood led her to career path
Read full article: ‘You can overcome anything:’ Orange County firefighter shares how rough childhood led her to career pathFor Orange County firefighter Shannon Zielonka, saving lives is more than just a job.
Central Florida walk raises money for breast cancer research, advocates regular mammograms
Read full article: Central Florida walk raises money for breast cancer research, advocates regular mammogramsHundreds of breast cancer survivors and supporters took part Saturday morning in the Orlando “MORE THAN PINK” walk, Susan G. Komen’s annual event that raises funds for breast cancer research.
This is how International Women’s Day came into existence, and how it’s celebrated around the globe
Read full article: This is how International Women’s Day came into existence, and how it’s celebrated around the globeInternational Women's Day is a day that recognizes and upholds the achievements of women around the world, as well as promotes gender equality.
99 rejections later: Central Florida mom finds success voicing popular video game characters
Read full article: 99 rejections later: Central Florida mom finds success voicing popular video game charactersAfter stepping away from journalism, Sandra Osborne took up voice acting and is getting her son involved in the fun, too.
WATCH: News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh accepts prestigious Gracie Award
Read full article: WATCH: News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh accepts prestigious Gracie AwardThe Gracie Awards “recognize exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment.”
From Star Wars to Her Universe, Ashley Eckstein helps break barriers for women in fandom
Read full article: From Star Wars to Her Universe, Ashley Eckstein helps break barriers for women in fandomAshley Eckstein took her love of Star Wars and created a profitable business geared toward women when people told her it couldn't be done.
Insider extra: 101-year-old works as cashier at neighborhood store in Oviedo
Read full article: Insider extra: 101-year-old works as cashier at neighborhood store in OviedoA special story to celebrate Women’s History Month – a senior in Seminole County who has seen so much and continues to give so much, despite her age.
What can you do at 101 years old? Run a community store, take an exercise class
Read full article: What can you do at 101 years old? Run a community store, take an exercise classA special story to celebrate Women’s History Month – a senior in Seminole County who has seen so much and continues to give so much, despite her age.
Foghat band manager Linda Arcello-Earl among few women in music to hold a manager title
Read full article: Foghat band manager Linda Arcello-Earl among few women in music to hold a manager titleMen still dominate the music industry despite advocacy and activist efforts over the years. This goes for all areas in music from talent to producing, songwriting, management, you name it, these positions are held by more men than women.
Changing your hair to fit the mold: Florida TV veteran discusses shift in acceptance
Read full article: Changing your hair to fit the mold: Florida TV veteran discusses shift in acceptanceAnnetta Wilson shattered glass ceilings in the television market by becoming the first African American evening news anchor in 1980.
Women’s History and Cultural Center opens in Orlando, museum shows history of Girl Scouts
Read full article: Women’s History and Cultural Center opens in Orlando, museum shows history of Girl ScoutsThe Girl Scouts of Citrus is celebrating the accomplishments of women with its new Women's History and Cultural Center.
Marion County 6th grader breaking barriers in STEM, science experiment selected to be flown into space
Read full article: Marion County 6th grader breaking barriers in STEM, science experiment selected to be flown into spaceAs Women’s History Month is underway, two teachers are hoping to get results by showcasing one sixth grader’s attempt in making history after she was selected to have her science experiment flown to space.
99 rejections later: Central Florida mom finds success voicing popular video game characters
Read full article: 99 rejections later: Central Florida mom finds success voicing popular video game charactersAfter stepping away from journalism, Sandra Osborne took up voice acting and is getting her son involved in the fun, too.
‘Taking me for a ride:’ ‘The Mandalorian’ actress talks the Armorer, MegaCon Orlando debut
Read full article: ‘Taking me for a ride:’ ‘The Mandalorian’ actress talks the Armorer, MegaCon Orlando debutEmily Swallow, who plays the Armorer in "The Mandalorian," will be appearing alongside several other “Star Wars” giants at MegaCon Orlando later this month.
‘One day at a time:’ Central Florida medical technologist looks back at 50-year career
Read full article: ‘One day at a time:’ Central Florida medical technologist looks back at 50-year careerPheloicsa Bostick has worked at what’s now known as Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center for half a century.
Meet the 1st Black woman to ever lead the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Read full article: Meet the 1st Black woman to ever lead the Central Florida Association for Women LawyersNequosha Anderson was recently selected as the president-elect to soon run the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers.
Orlando teen invents device with potential to help 2.2 billion people
Read full article: Orlando teen invents device with potential to help 2.2 billion peopleAt age 16, most kids are thinking about getting their driver’s license or making TikToks, except for Tiffani Gay who is focused on changing the world with her award-winning invention.
‘Beautiful, elegant, worthy:’ Longwood nonprofit uses lipstick to comfort domestic abuse victims
Read full article: ‘Beautiful, elegant, worthy:’ Longwood nonprofit uses lipstick to comfort domestic abuse victimsSheryl Kurland’s mom once told her, “if you want to feel better, put a little lipstick on.”
Annetta Wilson, Central Florida’s 1st Black primetime anchor, talks breaking barriers in journalism
Read full article: Annetta Wilson, Central Florida’s 1st Black primetime anchor, talks breaking barriers in journalismMaking history as Central Florida’s first African American primetime weekday news anchor, Annetta Wilson told News 6 it is her mission each day to continue to inspire the younger generation of journalists, while also giving back to the same community she’s called home for the past four decades.
Annetta Wilson, one of News 6′s 1st Black primetime anchors, talks breaking barriers in journalism
Read full article: Annetta Wilson, one of News 6′s 1st Black primetime anchors, talks breaking barriers in journalismMaking history as Central Florida’s first African American primetime weekday news anchor, Annetta Wilson told News 6 it is her mission each day to continue to inspire the younger generation of journalists, while also giving back to the same community she’s called home for the past four decades.
Almost a quarter of Orlando homebuyers are female, report says
Read full article: Almost a quarter of Orlando homebuyers are female, report saysA new report from Inspection Service Network, which provides property inspection software services, puts Orlando in the top 20 most female homebuyers in the United States, along with Miami, Tampa.
Former Florida Supreme Court judge discusses historic nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
Read full article: Former Florida Supreme Court judge discusses historic nominee Ketanji Brown JacksonJustice James E.C. Perry made history in Florida. Now he says it’s about time history is made in our country’s highest court with the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Want to close the gender wage gap? Enact paid family leave, experts say
Read full article: Want to close the gender wage gap? Enact paid family leave, experts sayA gender pay gap exists between men and women in America, but among younger women, a new study finds that gap narrows, at least for a time.
🔓‘There would be no Trooper Steve without Lt. Kim Montes:’ News 6 traffic safety expert talks about TV start
Read full article: 🔓‘There would be no Trooper Steve without Lt. Kim Montes:’ News 6 traffic safety expert talks about TV startNews 6's Trooper Steve Montiero discusses how he got started with Florida Highway Patrol's Kim Montes
‘I love being a trooper:’ Longtime Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson talks about career as she nears retirement
Read full article: ‘I love being a trooper:’ Longtime Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson talks about career as she nears retirementLt. Kim Montes discusses nearly 30-year career and what life after the highway patrol has in store
‘My passion:’ Wife, husband duo share Caribbean roots with empanadas food truck in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘My passion:’ Wife, husband duo share Caribbean roots with empanadas food truck in Central FloridaAna and Dave Harris started the Empanadas R Us food truck in September 2021, after they recognized her cooking talents.
‘Jump in, dive in:’ Disney chef chocolatier shares ingredients about her career
Read full article: ‘Jump in, dive in:’ Disney chef chocolatier shares ingredients about her careerThey say it all started with a mouse, but for Amanda Lauder, it started with a cookbook in the third grade and that's when she realized she was meant to be in the kitchen.
‘A wing and a prayer:’ 2 women behind Playalinda Brewing credit Titusville community for success
Read full article: ‘A wing and a prayer:’ 2 women behind Playalinda Brewing credit Titusville community for successPlayalinda Brewing Company opened its first location in Titusville’s historic district in November 2014, making it the first microbrewery in the area.
‘Representation matters:’ Orlando Magic executive describes changes seen in sports over the years
Read full article: ‘Representation matters:’ Orlando Magic executive describes changes seen in sports over the yearsWomen working in professional sports is changing sports culture and society in general.
Take a look inside Orlando’s all-inclusive LGBTQ, women’s health care centers
Read full article: Take a look inside Orlando’s all-inclusive LGBTQ, women’s health care centers26Health is a nonprofit health care group based in Orlando that focuses on meeting the needs of women and allies within the LGBTQ community.
A life in public service: Orlando commissioner Patty Sheehan looks back at political career
Read full article: A life in public service: Orlando commissioner Patty Sheehan looks back at political careerIn 2000, and at 38 years old, Patty Sheehan was elected commissioner for District 4 of Orlando and became the first openly gay city commissioner.
How much do you know about some of the most famous women in history?
Read full article: How much do you know about some of the most famous women in history?March marks Women’s History Month, and the world has spent the past few weeks highlighting and remembering some of the most famous achievements by women throughout the course of history.
Leesburg High School students celebrate Women’s History Month at suffrage reenactment
Read full article: Leesburg High School students celebrate Women’s History Month at suffrage reenactmentLeesburg High School students celebrated Women’s History Month by attending an important reenactment. First-year teacher Jacob Finegan learned about a women’s suffrage procession reenactment happening in The Villages, and immediately knew he wanted his students to experience it firsthand.
Florida Foodie: Social media success takes Phat Ash Bakes from home business to brick-and-mortar
Read full article: Florida Foodie: Social media success takes Phat Ash Bakes from home business to brick-and-mortarAshley D'Acunto says she has always enjoyed baking for fun, but when the pandemic hit she suddenly found herself with more time on her hands.
Tampa author highlights history of Florida’s female trailblazers in ‘They Dared to Dream’
Read full article: Tampa author highlights history of Florida’s female trailblazers in ‘They Dared to Dream’Doris Weatherford earned her place in the Sunshine State’s hallowed hall of women’s history by chronicling it, documenting everything from the achievements of Florida’s pre-colonial, Native American women to matriarchs championing the 19th amendment to women reaching for the stars in space travel.
With help from historical figures to Disney princesses, UCF program inspires women leaders
Read full article: With help from historical figures to Disney princesses, UCF program inspires women leadersThe Inspire Women’s Leadership Program focuses on topics related to the enhancement and empowerment of women in leadership.
The woman behind Orlando Science Center’s mission of equality, inclusion and diversity
Read full article: The woman behind Orlando Science Center’s mission of equality, inclusion and diversityIn 2009, JoAnn Newman was named CEO and president of the center, spearheading diverse programs to inspire young women and nurture a culture of inclusivity, equality and diversity.
Rollins College professor inspires female students through education, entrepreneurship
Read full article: Rollins College professor inspires female students through education, entrepreneurshipNews 6 hears from Dr. Mary Conway Dato-On, the first female faculty president at the Crummer Graduate School of Business
Girl Scouts of Citrus prepares to open Florida’s 1st dedicated women’s history, cultural center
Read full article: Girl Scouts of Citrus prepares to open Florida’s 1st dedicated women’s history, cultural centerMarch is dedicated to Women’s History Month and the Girl Scouts of Citrus will honor women in a special way this year.
‘Celebrate HER Story’ at Walt Disney World highlights Women’s History Month
Read full article: ‘Celebrate HER Story’ at Walt Disney World highlights Women’s History MonthWalt Disney World Resort is honoring and celebrating Women’s History Month with the return of its popular ‘Celebrate HER Story’ experiences.
🔓‘Queen of the Keys’ Lillette Jenkins-Wisner holds 80+ year legacy
Read full article: 🔓‘Queen of the Keys’ Lillette Jenkins-Wisner holds 80+ year legacyShe was an internationally renowned pianist and vocalist, who was well before her time, not only in the music world but in business as well, at a time when Black women rarely accomplished in what she did.
Orange County history center to honor ‘First Lady’ of Florida Highwaymen
Read full article: Orange County history center to honor ‘First Lady’ of Florida HighwaymenThe Orange County Regional History Center is hosting it's third annual Women’s History Month Breakfast with an event honoring Florida Highwaymen artist, Mary Ann Carroll.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Marion County pastor hired as Ocala police’s 1st Black female officer in 1969
Read full article: Celebrating Women’s History Month: Marion County pastor hired as Ocala police’s 1st Black female officer in 1969Pastor Alice Mae Faison became the department’s first Black female police officer at a time of discrimination and divide in this country.