Carlos E. Medina
Writing Portfolio
A writer should not be seen in his words, rather his words should show the story. Please feel free to explore my official Writing Portfolio to get a better sense of my work. Thank You.
Projects
Festival scene surrounds Trump visit in Ocala - Ocala Star-Banner
October, 2020
There were food trucks, barkers selling souvenirs, music, some dancing and plenty of excited people on Friday lined up for hours ahead of what resembled a major sporting event or concert.
But the thousands assembled, some waiting for hours, were there to catch a glimpse of President Donald Trump, who was holding a campaign rally at the Ocala International Airport Friday.
Passions run hot over Rodman Dam future - Ocala Star-Banner
April 2020
As a boy, Steve Miller remembers looking out over the recently flooded Rodman Reservoir and thinking it looked like a wasteland of tree stumps.
Almost 50 years later, Miller now sees an area transformed into a thriving wildlife habitat, with world-class fishing that helps support a largely rural economy.
But perspective is everything.
Margaret Spontak looks over the enormous artificial lake, covering almost 10,000 acres in Marion and Putman counties, and sees an environmental nightmare with the Rodman Dam choking the natural flow of the Ocklawaha River and cutting off fish and manatees from freely traveling the waterway.
Best Places Rankings - U.S. News & World Reports
October, 2020
Known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” Ocala maintains deep equestrian roots even as the area evolves into a diverse metropolitan community.
Silver River monkey population grows unchecked - Ocala Star-Banner
February 2020
SILVER SPRINGS — The forest explodes with angry shrieks, grunts and squeals as monkeys fight near the banks of the Silver River, defending their space in an increasingly crowded habitat not their own.
All about horses - Ocala Star-Banner
July 2018
You can see them sometimes if you know where to look or are lucky. Small men made mostly of muscle and sinew. Their skin dark from the sun with windswept cheeks drinking a beer at noon.
“A non-writing writer is a monster courting insanity”