National News

DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Galveston County’s Redistricting Plan

    The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Galveston County, Texas, challenging its redistricting plan for the Commissioners Court. The move comes following the county’s decision to adopt a new map after data was published about population growth in the 2020 Census. As previously reported, the agency found that between 2010 and 2020, communities of color had grown by 95 percent.  […]

Local News

PCU Fort Lauderdale Sailors Earn Naturalization Through Service

     U.S. service members and their families may be eligible for certain immigration benefits in recognition of their important sacrifices. Current service members may be eligible to become U.S. citizens through naturalization under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). These provisions reduce or eliminate certain general requirements for naturalization, including the requirements for the applicant to have resided in and been physically present in the United States for a specific period of time before naturalizing. […]

Local News

The City of North Miami Beach Economic Development Department will Offer Qualifying Residents Mortgage and Rental Assistance

The City of North Miami Beach Economic Development Department will launch a Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program to assist homeowners that are experiencing difficulties paying their mortgage or rent. Applications will only be available on Monday, April 25, 2022, and must be picked up in-person at the NMB Economic Development Department from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 17050 NE 19th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33162). […]

Religion

“God’s Hands at Work”

     On March 25th RAM (Remote Area Medical) a non-profit organization set up its 2nd Annual Pop-up Clinic, which was hosted by Mount Olivet S.D.A. Church, under the leadership of Dr. Fred Batten, Jr., Pastor. The event took place at Joseph C. Carter Park which was transformed into a FREE Clinic venue for the next 2 days. RAM partnered with Mount Olivet and provided FREE Vision (eye exams, glaucoma testing, and glasses made on site); Dental (fillings, cleanings, and extractions); Medical (general medical, Women’s Health, and more) during this 2-day clinic. […]