The Legislature and DeSantis last year approved a measure that capped board members’ terms at 12 years. During discussion Monday, Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-Hollywood, questioned why lawmakers were coming back with eight-year term limits this year. […]
The “Rolling Protest” is designed to be one of many actions taken in the State of Florida to raise awareness and encourage the communities in Florida to stand up and fight back against the suppressive actions taken by Governor DeSantis and the State Legislature. […]
After what they called the “smoothest” budget negotiations in years, House and Senate leaders on Monday finished working out details of a spending plan that is expected to top $116 billion. […]
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) cheerleading team secured third place at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals. This is the second consecutive year the team has participated in the competition and achieved a top-three ranking. […]
Lauderhill Commissioner Lawrence “Jabbow” Martin’s Fabulous Women of Lauderhill presentation was held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at an Official City of Lauderhill Commission Meeting. The City of Lauderhill has a long-time tradition of formally acknowledge the extraordinary ladies who have made outstanding contributions to the development and progression of the City. […]
World AIDS Museum and Educational Center is relaunching its Community Dialogue Series with a dynamic and thought-provoking live chat and panel discussion entitled “Meet the Queens: Up Close & Personal.” The free special event, in collaboration with Holy Cross Health, will take place on Tuesday, May 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Our Fund Foundation Auditorium at ArtServe (1350 E Sunrise Blvd Suite 111, Fort Lauderdale). […]
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County reminds everyone to do their part in preventing mosquito breeding and mosquito-borne illness. All Florida residents and visitors are asked to Drain and Cover to help keep our families and neighbors safe. DRAIN standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying. […]
A debate over whether religious people are more legally entitled to weekend days off from work than non-religious people has arisen because of an evangelical Christian former mail carrier’s battle with the U.S. Postal Service over his refusal to work on Sundays. The case gives the Supreme Court another opportunity to expand religious rights. […]
Cannabis has come a long way in American culture, traveling a path that has taken it from a demonized drug to a widely accepted — and legalized — medicinal and recreational substance. Florida is one of 37 states along with D.C. that allow medical marijuana to be used for certain treatments. […]
As spring break has recently passed, I would like to share the incredible experiences that I had while attending Camp Sunshine. Camp Sunshine was a one-week camp during my spring break located in Melrose, Florida, sponsored through Girls in Christ. In the camp, we stayed in a cabin and met with each other daily for a variety of activities. Today, I will break down the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of what I gained from this camp. […]
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