The Roger Franklin Williams Show

Robert Prater has called the Seminole and Orange County area home for 38 years . He was raised in this area, educated in these schools, and spent his career giving back to the very community that raised him. That deep-rooted commitment is why he's stepping up to serve District 37 in Tallahassee. A husband, father, grandfather, and having raised a family on a teacher's salary, Robert knows that the...

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astor Kelvin L. Cobaris , a native of Orlando, Florida, is the loving and devoted spouse of Diedra Cobaris, and the proud father of Kelsey and Kyler Cobaris. Pastor Kelvin Cobaris is a child prodigy preacher and started preaching at the age of five. Over the past thirty-plus years, Pastor Kelvin Cobaris has served the body of Christ in various capacities. He is currently serving as the proud Pasto...

Mike Crabb has dedicated his life to serving Orange County. With 30 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff, experience working with Orange County mayors, and a record of solving problems for local residents, Mike is ready to bring steady, practical leadership to Orange County Commission District 2. Michelle Archival is a seasoned professional with over 19 years of experience in the higher...

Chris Messina is a tech entrepreneur and candidate running for Orange County, Florida Mayor in the November 2026 runoff election. Residence: Winter Park, Florida. Experience: Over 30 years in business as a medical technology entrepreneur and education philanthropist. Education: MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master’s degree in City Planning from Rutgers University.  2026 Mayoral...

hris Messina’s vision for greater Orlando and Orange County is to see it become one of the top metropolitan areas in America with a diversified economic base, vibrant, safe neighborhoods and efficient, transparent government. Chris is a tech entrepreneur and education philanthropist with over 30 years of business experience. He lives in Winter Park, Orange County. He successfully founded and...

Linda is a retired professional. From 2015-2025 she ran a real estate business and retired as a real estate broker associate. Before that she was Senior Scientist for NASA’s Discrete Event Simulation Modeling & Analysis Center at the Kennedy Space Center for the Constellation Program. She’s served as an assistant professor of Systems Engineering in the Human Factors & Systems E...

Ryan is an Emmy-winning news anchor, having hosted the popular weekly show  Orlando Matters,  which provided viewers direct access to elected officials—from members of Congress to the President of the United States. Ryan has always been involved with the community. During his broadcasting career, he created a consumer advocacy segment that returned thousands of dollars to residents...

First, "what's in a name?" Steve is named after his father and his grandfather. His full name is George Stephen Kerestes Jr. His parents called him Steve, as do his family, colleagues and friends.    The name Kerestes is Hungarian. When his great grandfather immigrated to the United States from Hungary, the name was spelled Keresztes. When Steve's grandfather (George Kerestes) was in sch...

Alicia Farrant is a courageous leader and mother of 5 , who has lived a life of public service. Since 2022 she has served as the elected District 3 School Board Member for Orange County Public Schools, with a passion to protect children and restore trust in our public school system. She has championed a return to a foundational, common-sense education not only in Orange County but in the State of...

Nathan A. Skop is an experienced attorney with a multi-disciplined education (JD, MBA, BS Aerospace Engineering) and has been a member of the Florida Bar in good standing for eighteen (18) years.  While serving as an Assistant State Attorney in the 18th Judicial Circuit, NATHAN worked with our dedicated law enforcement officers and victims of crimes to prosecute criminals and keep our co...

About Charles I have dedicated my legal career to serving individuals and families throughout the Ninth Judicial Circuit with integrity, professionalism, and respect for the rule of law. As a small business owner, former Assistant State Attorney, and an experienced attorney, I understand both the responsibilities of public service and the challenges faced by working families, professionals, and lo...

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Chris Messina: An experienced tech entrepreneur and dedicated community advocate, Chris Messina is bringing a bold, entrepreneurial vision to Central Florida.  Our campaign is focused on solving the critical challenges facing Orange County today:  innovative job creation, affordable housing, and transportation solutions, while ensuring public safety and economic transparency. Ryan Elijah...

Marcus Hyatt's Biography: I have had the privilege of calling Central Florida home for over twenty years. Originally born in Daytona Beach and raised in Miami, I developed a love for sports early on. I later moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida, where I pursued my academic goals. I’m happily married to my wonderful wife, Alex Hyatt, and together we have four amazing c...

Guests were Don Kane and Thompson Jewelers president Derek Hicks https://www.thompson-jewelers.com/pages/jewelry-store-in-orlando   Established in 1948, Thompson Jewelers is one of the oldest family-owned jewelry stores in Central Florida. While Orlando has changed over the years, our commitment to our customers is unwavering. Our mission is to offer high-quality jewelry at prices no other st...

Brian Newsome is an accomplished leader whose career has focused on building strong connections between organizations, industries, and international markets. As a Sales Manager in the chemical sector, he has represented globally recognized companies such as Engelhard Corporation, BASF, and Vantage Specialty Chemicals, conducting business throughout the United States as well as across Europe and As...

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Marcus Hyatt's Biography: I have had the privilege of calling Central Florida home for over twenty years. Originally born in Daytona Beach and raised in Miami, I developed a love for sports early on. I later moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida, where I pursued my academic goals. I’m happily married to my wonderful wife, Alex Hyatt, and together we have four amazing c...

Pastor Garry Proehl is the pastor of Calvary Church of the Nazarene, https://www.apopkacalvary.org/our-leadership-1 Brian Newsome is an accomplished leader whose career has focused on building strong connections between organizations, industries, and international markets. As a Sales Manager in the chemical sector, he has represented globally recognized companies such as Engelhard Corporation, BAS...

Pam Pollard earned an undergraduate degree in forest engineering from the University of Florida. After working in  Idabel, Oklahoma , Pollard returned to school and earned a B.A. in accounting from East Central University in 1988. She has worked in small business accounting and tax preparation for more than 27 years and is the owner and president of Pollard Accounting & Tax Service. Polla...

Jim served as Chief of Staff for two different Congressmen – Cong. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Cong. Tim Huelskamp (R-KS). He also served as the Chief of Staff for the Colorado House Republican Caucus. Jim also served as Founder and Executive Director of Americans for Prosperity of Colorado, President of the Colorado Family Institute, and as a National Representative for Family Policy Councils...

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