ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Lorenzo “Tee” Taylor, News 6′s first Black photojournalist, has been telling the stories of the people who make up Central Florida for 50 years and now, Orange County officials are honoring the Orlando TV icon for his decades of service.
In a proclamation, Mayor Jerry Demings has declared Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, “Tee Taylor Day” in Orange County. The honor comes as Taylor, a Florida native, celebrates his 50th anniversary of covering Central Florida and beyond.
But as the station’s first Black photojournalist, Taylor’s journey was not always easy. As someone who grew up in segregation, he had to be brave.