Based on the use of the phrase, it is a popular colocal term, which is a non grammatical spoken Lang. and therefor correct when speaking, but not typing. Unless you are typing spoken in which case you need quotes. The computer still won’t recognize it as correct, but it will be when read.

Imagine a group of people in an auditorium. The person holding a microphone wants someone to come out of the audience and up to the front of the auditorium. He might call out.

“Fred Smith. Front and Center.”

You see, the expression is very slangy and must be used with caution by those who are not thoroughly used to English. And yes, this expression is certainly spoken but I’m not sure I’ve ever seen it in print. It is not a cliche and certainly has a legitimate usage in the right setting.

But I would not fit it into a written paragraph as a synonym for “he came forward and to the front of the room.”

Private Smith, front and center! This meant Pvt. Smith was to leave his place in the ranks and march to the front and center of the formation. The commander of the unit would be there, and Smith would salute when he ‘squared off’ in front of the commander. This was often a good thing – Pvt. Smith was being recognized for something; for example, he might receive a medal or a promotion.

Used to say that something has come front and center is really a stretch. If used at all, it should be restricted to a person, not a thing.