Author: Mark I. Pinsky
18 Local Leaders in an Age of Crisis: Harris Rosen
Hotelier, Philanthropist
Jewish Roots
A history center exhibit includes the agricultural beginnings that sparked the growth of the Jewish community in the Orlando area.
An Enduring Shepherd: Pastor Jim Henry
Three years ago, Pastor Henry answered the call to return to his old pulpit and guide a struggling congregation. He has served them well.
50 Most Powerful: 15 to Watch
These leaders are also making a mark in our community.
50 Most Powerful People 2016
Our annual list comprises politicians, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, philanthropists and others who are instrumental in shaping our community.
Prayers for Orlando
More than 2,500 worshipers remember shooting victims--and witness a remarkably moving moment.
A Gathering of Kindred Spirits
'There is a long journey ahead, and we will make it together.'
Filling a Tall Order
With a message that’s modern in style but traditional in substance, Pastor David Uth has led First Baptist Church of Orlando to embrace a multicultural outlook—and has become a strong voice in favor of immigration reform.
Wit and Wisdom
A minister, a rabbi and an imam walk into a radio studio—and use humor to promote a better understanding of their faiths.
A Different Stripe
For LGBT youth who face rejection because of their sexual orientation, the Zebra Coalition offers real-world support.
Salty Scribe
With his hard-hitting history of Florida, T.D. Allman raises more than a few hackles and eyebrows. And that’s just fine with him.
Best Laid Plans
Alan Grayson made sure his didn’t go astray. Even before losing his House seat in 2010, he had a crafty comeback strategy in mind.
Holy High Roller
When New Destiny picked Paula White to rebuild the megachurch’s congregation in the wake of Zachery Tims’ mysterious death, it put its faith in the jet-setting preacher’s redeeming qualities.
For Webster, a Silent Role
His plodding, low-key style yields an unremarkable first year in Congress. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Lessons Learned, Grayson’s Back
Running in a new House district, the controversial Democrat will try to temper his attitude.
Lunch With Norm
Philosophical conversations and books form the bond of friendship for the writer and a retired doctor in his 90s.
The Imam Who Fought the Fire
What compelled Muhammad Musri, the leader of Central Florida’s Muslim community, to approach a radical preacher threatening to burn 200 Qurans? Religious convictions.
Alan Grayson Isn't Taking Any Crap From Anyone
You Got a Problem With That? The GOP and its bloc of supporters do, setting up a fight over the progressive Democrat’s re-election bid. But the congressman from Florida’s 8th District thinks he just may be the ‘lunatic’ voters are looking for.
A Church, iDistributed
Northland reaches out to the iPhone generation, preaching to the mobile masses.
A Mixed Blessing
Networks cut away from Joel Hunter’s benediction at the Democratic Convention, likely sparing the conservative local pastor further criticism from his brethren.
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