Local News
BankUnited Announces Election of Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh to its Board of Directors
BankUnited Inc. (NYSE: BKU) recently announced the election of Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D. to its Board of Directors. […]
Month: May 2023
Local News
Strengthening the Energy Grid in Fort Lauderdale: FPL Details Local Efforts to Improve Storm Resiliency, Overall Service Reliability
*FPL plans to place 750 overheard powerlines underground across Florida in 2023 as it expands its Storm Secure Underground Program (SSUP) […]
Local News
Environmental Groups Seek Veto of Comp Plan Bill
Environmental groups are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto legislation they contend will have a “chilling effect” on efforts to limit sprawl in Florida. […]
Local News
Drug Policies, Testing Methods Adapt to Growth in Cannabis Use
Consider this hypothetical scenario: Two weeks ago, during a vacation in California, you lawfully purchased and consumed marijuana intended for adult use. But now you are back at work in Florida, where recreational cannabis remains illegal, and you have been chosen for a random drug test by your employer. […]
Local News
Former NASA aerospace engineer Bowe, former news anchor, diversity advocate Mohan headline Beyond Business Conference on June 2
The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development’s one-day free event is scheduled for Friday, June 2 from 8.m. to 430 p.m. at the Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Road 84, in Davie, Florida. […]
Opinions
What We Shouldn’t Permit
Picture a mountain valley somewhere in the Alleghanies, Appalachians or Blue Ridge. It’s a safe bet what you just imagined didn’t include a metal pipeline more than three feet wide running down a steep ridge or crossing a pristine stream. […]
Sports
The Godfather of the SWAC
Marino Casem was born in Memphis, Tennessee on June 23, 1934 and died on April 25, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 85 at the time of his death. Coach Casem graduated from Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana. […]
Sports
Former University of Texas, New Mexico football player Jaden Hullaby dead at 21
A day after his uncle posted on social media looking for help locating his nephew, Jaden Hullaby has been confirmed dead at 21 years old. The University of Texas and New Mexico, both schools where Hullaby played football, announced his death Monday. No cause of death has been reported. […]
Local News
Capital coalition says more corporations should step up against DeSantis
While chastising Governor Ron DeSantis’ blatant neglect of the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame, a group of Capital city leaders challenged other corporations to join Disney in the fight against the punitive politics of the Florida Governor. […]
Obituaries
A Good Shepherd’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services LLC Services
FORD Funeral services for the late Andrew Ford were held May 28Tth at Monhorn Word of the Living God Ministries. SCOTTI Funeral services for the late Elder Raymond Scotti were held May 27th at House […]