Jay Reddick

Viewpoints Editor and Combat Sports Reporter at Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Sentinel Viewpoints Editor (compiling letters and op-eds for the Opinion page) and Combat Sports Reporter (covering pro wrestling/UFC). Opinions mine.

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Articles

WWE's Drew McIntyre ready for a sort of homecoming in Tampa

2 weeks ago | orlandosentinel.com | Jay Reddick

The WWE returns to Tampa this weekend for three shows, which means it's old home week for Drew McIntyre. Not only will the three-time former world champion face Damian Priest in a prime-time steel-cage match at the Yuengling Center on Saturday, he'll get to spend the weekend reliving memories in what he calls the city where he grew up. "I really do consider Tampa my second hometown. I spent 12 years there," said McIntyre, who now lives in Nashville.
Public media is a vital community asset

4 weeks ago | orlandosentinel.com | Jay Reddick

In an era of information overload, where many people either choose to use only media they agree with or opt out of media entirely, the importance of public media has never been more profound. Public media - including local outlets Central Florida Public Media (formerly called WMFE) and WUCF TV - is a critical pillar of our democracy, culture, and civic life.
Walt Handelsman tree toon for 5/7

1 month ago | bradenton.com | Jay Reddick

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Walt Handelsman tree toon for 5/7

1 month ago | orlandosentinel.com | Jay Reddick
Serving the homeless, one person at a time

1 month ago | gazettextra.com | Jay Reddick

By Jay Reddick - Orlando Sentinel (TNS) Zeynep Portway knows the issue of "homelessness" won't be solved in a day, a month or a year. There are too many obstacles to success, too many people in need. But as the CEO of the Samaritan Resource Center, a drop-in facility in east Orlando, Portway is making sure that each needy person she encounters is treated like an individual, not a number. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Serving the homeless, one person at a time

1 month ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Jay Reddick

By Jay Reddick, Orlando Sentinel Zeynep Portway knows the issue of "homelessness" won't be solved in a day, a month or a year. There are too many obstacles to success, too many people in need. But as the CEO of the Samaritan Resource Center, a drop-in facility in east Orlando, Portway is making sure that each needy person she encounters is treated like an individual, not a number.
Serving the homeless, one person at a time

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jay Reddick

Zeynep Portway knows the issue of “homelessness” won’t be solved in a day, a month or a year. There are too many obstacles to success, too many people in need. But as the CEO of the Samaritan Resource Center, a drop-in facility in east Orlando, Portway is making sure that each needy person she encounters is treated like an individual, not a number.
Serving the homeless, one person at a time

1 month ago | thederrick.com | Jay Reddick

Zeynep Portway knows the issue of “homelessness” won’t be solved in a day, a month or a year. There are too many obstacles to success, too many people in need. But as the CEO of the Samaritan Resource Center, a drop-in facility in east Orlando, Portway is making sure that each needy person she encounters is treated like an individual, not a number. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Serving the homeless, one person at a time

1 month ago | swoknews.com | Jay Reddick

Zeynep Portway knows the issue of “homelessness” won’t be solved in a day, a month or a year. There are too many obstacles to success, too many people in need. But as the CEO of the Samaritan Resource Center, a drop-in facility in east Orlando, Portway is making sure that each needy person she encounters is treated like an individual, not a number. kAm%92E >:DD:@?
Serving the homeless, one person at a time

1 month ago | orlandosentinel.com | Jay Reddick

Every year, the Orlando Sentinel asks community members to help us identify the heroes who make the biggest difference in local lives: The ones whose leadership, innovation and courage provide an inspiration to others. And from these nominees, we choose a group, those whose talents and dedication demand recognition, to honor as Central Floridian of the Year finalists.