Author: Carma Henry

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       In one of the most candid sit-downs with Broward County Public Schools leadership, Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn opened his doors to the Westside Gazette for an in-depth interview. Joining me were two of our high school interns, Jahziah Defoe of Fort Lauderdale High School and Renada Toyer of Western High School, representing the student voices at the heart of the county’s challenges.

        Fort Lauderdale is grieving the loss of one of its most treasured leaders and faithful servants. Dr. Irma Hunter Wesley, a devoted servant of God, loving matriarch, and tireless community leader, passed away this week at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to shape lives for generations to come.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Members of the Congressional Black Caucus were split on the question of whether Charlie Kirk, a rightwing commentator with controversial views on race, should be honored by a lengthy Republican-penned resolution in his honor.

       During Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session, legislators passed Senate Bill 2514 (see flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/2514 for more information), which includes a provision that medical marijuana patients should be aware of. Signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, it introduces the prospect of some patients immediately losing the ability to legally use medical cannabis if convicted of involvement in illegal drug activity.   

    The fall of Roe v. Wade showed how weaponized misinformation can gut constitutional rights. That same tool is now being turned against free speech. What began as a crusade to control women’s reproductive rights is expanding into a campaign to muzzle dissent, punish satire, and intimidate the media.

   Everyone knows a truth-teller. The truth-tellers are the men and women who no one wants to speak at the Black History program, the MLK Day Program, or the Juneteenth Bar-Be-Que.    

   At SouthState, we know buying a home can feel out of reach, especially if you don’t have a big down payment or a perfect credit score. That’s where FHA loans come in.

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