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You Could Win $1,000 with Rickey Smiley Pays Your Bills Weekdays at 8a, 10a, 12p, 2p & 5p
STAR 94.5’s Heart & Soul Music Festival - Get Your Ticket Info Here
Weekend of Winning - Chris Brown
RSVP For STAR 94.5’s Raising Boys to Men Forum & Dinner
JoJo Has Your Chance to see The Wiz at Dr. Phillips Center for Opening Night
You Could Win Tickets to STAR 94.5’s Heart & Soul Music Festival with Lorenzo ‘Ice Tea’ Thomas
Chris Brown @ Camping World Stadium - 9/30/25
Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival - October 4th
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - October 25th
STAR 94.5 Invites You to the 8th Annual Halloween Safety Spooktacular
Brandy & Monica @ Benchmark International Arena - 12/12/25
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Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5
Tony's Trippin' on Star 94.5
Tony's Trippin' 9.24.25
Check out Tony Sco and his Random Thoughts on this Wednesday. He discusses the Olympics and much more!
Tony's Trippin' 9.22.25
Check out Tony Sco on a "Maybe it's Me Monday" as he talks about beauty supply stores and much more!
Tony's Trippin 9.19.25
It's a "Feel Good Friday" with Tony Sco. He discusses ice cream and much more.
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Monica May's Point Of View
Every Sunday morning, 'Monica May's Point Of View' will feature conversations built on hot topics and issues concerning African Americans. Local and national guests will share their points of view as well.
CELEBRATING DECADES OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
Center for Multicultural Wellness & Prevention invites the community to their 22nd Health Fair Saturday September 27th at the Multicultural Center 7149 West Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32818. FREE screenings are available for prostate cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension and more. Registration available online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/22nd-community-health-summit-tickets. ONYX Magazine is hosting their 6th Annual Men of Honor Awards - "Celebrating 22 ordinary men doing extraordinary things" here and abroad. We spoke with Bishop Neil Ellis, the recipient of this year's Men of Honor Award. Information available at www.onyxmenofhonor.com Brother George Morning helped us pay tribute to the Honorable Commissioner Mable Butler who passed away recently. He shared stories of all that the esteemed politician did for our community and encouraged us to continue her mantra to "do something for someone else!" HEBNI Nutrition has served our community with dietary facts for the past 30 years. In fact, their Executive Director, Glen Providence shared that by the year 2030 1 in 3 people will have diabetes. He also shared their back story and their vision for the future. Join them at their 30th Anniversary Celebration this Thursday, September 25th at The Center of Health and Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Avenue in Winter Park. Connect with them for nutritional information for you and your family at www.hebninutrition.org
VICTORY CUP-STORYTELLING FOR NONPROFITS/THE TEAM IS THE DREAM/3D MAMMOGRAMS IN EATONVILLE/THE GOOD IN THE HOOD
Many of Central Florida nonprofits are facing major funding challenges. The 11th Victory Cup Initiative can fill that gap. From September 2-22 - applications are open for you to present your nonprofits story to receive unrestricted funds. Connect at www.victorycupinitiative.org Master Facilitator Nat C. Jones speaks around the country and shares communication skills that can work for your family, your community or business. Proven techniques from her books which are online make her a sought-after speaker. Go to natcjones100 on FB or email her at info@natcjones.com Last year more than 42,000 women died from breast cancer. Thank you to Eatonville Councilwoman Wanda Randolph, a breast cancer survivor for bringing 3D Mammograms Saturday September 6th 9-3pm @ the Denton Johnson Community Center 400 Ruffel Street in Eatonville. She partnered with the Beautiful Grace to offer free testing for women and men. Register by calling 407/858-1421 Testing provided for registrants with or without insurance. Dr. Shanta Barton-Stubbs continues the "Good in the Hood" as New Image Youth Center enters its 21st year in Parramore. Dr. Stubbs and her team provide emotional and mental health intervention for kids in that area as well as Pine Hills and Mercy Drive. To donate to their efforts to make an impact on the community or to assist with fees for their team member, Didy go to www.newimageyouth.org
VyStar Good is Everywhere Campaign/Navigating Nerd Culture/Matching Litigation with Legislation
Dawn Ofodile the Assistant V.P. Of Regional Community Engagement shared information about the "Good is Everywhere" campaign that VyStar initiated to bring Free experiences to our community. Look for members of their team to "post up" at events with opportunities to share. They are giving their employees chances to engage in their own way as a "giveback" that can benefit everyone. Registration opens August 25th, and the campaign runs September 10th - 30th. For more information visit Vystarcu.org/goodiseverywhere Jaylen Christie is known on social media as the "Superfly Nerd." A term he uses freely to describe his acceptance of his "nerdity," a word we developed on air to describe someone who is not only smart but also considered a bit awkward. Christie, born and raised in Tallahassee, is a Public Relations consultant. However, as a child he learned that "being different is cool!" He found his "tribe and right frequency" and is thriving in a PhD program in sociology - studying trauma through a kid's lens and using comic books to help them cope. Connect with him @ Jaylenchristie.com Attorney Coretta Anthony-Smith, helped us to know that there are regulations that are not being followed when it comes to personal insurance. The rates in Florida are "sky high" and we can seek help through the Forida Office of Insurance Regulation - www.FLOIR.com. She has also established an organization to assist other black female attorneys find their way into the field of law or gain strength through participating in the Black Women's Lawyers Association of Central Florida - connect at www.BWLACF.org
Star Cares
STAR Cares is an exclusive Community Affairs initiative of STAR 94.5, committed to enriching the lives of African-Americans in our community who need to be informed and benefit from programs targeting Education, Health and Financial Literacy