Author: Carma Henry

Ms. Rentz has held various positions with DOC from Probation Officer to Senior Probation/Parole Supervisor.

     The Manatee County Democratic Black Caucus (MCDBC) was recognized by the Manatee County Democratic Party at its annual gala last month in Bradenton. MCDBC was presented with the 2022 Bill McGrath Memorial Award, presented to the group or individual who exemplifies commitment to promoting democracy by engaging and registering Democratic voters. The gala was held at The Grove Ballroom in Lakewood Ranch.

     One million dead: The U.S. death toll from the covid-19 pandemic will hit that unfathomable number this week, and yet there is a far larger number that reflects the true impact this virus has had on Americans over the past two years. That number is 9 million — the number of Americans who have lost spouses, parents, grandparents, siblings and children to covid.

     “Helping those who served their time return to their families and become contributing members of their communities is one of the most effective ways to reduce recidivism and decrease crime,” Biden stated.

     Former state senator Tony Hill will run for the newly drawn Northeast Florida congressional district, bringing a campaign-tested Democrat into the race for a seat covering half of Duval.

     Just hours after President Vladimir V. Putin celebrated Russian military might in Moscow, Russian forces pounded Ukraine with missile strikes on Odesa, a large southern port city critical for the country’s economic survival​, and — Russia’s defense ministry said on Tuesday — made gains in its push for the east. ​

     A short video clip surfaced Friday afternoon of President Joe Biden seeming to praise segregationist members of the Senate. Originating from the RNC Research Twitter account, the nine-second clip has Biden praising segregationists like Mississippi’s Sen. James Eastland. 

Palm Beach County native and education attorney, Corey M. Smith, has announced his candidacy to represent District 7 of the Palm Beach County School Board (PBCSB). His campaign focuses on three main pillars: strengthening the school-to-workforce pipeline; improving early childhood academic success for increased elementary school achievement; and re-prioritizing educator and student mental health and well-being.

     What should parents know about the cases of hepatitis in kids? How worried should they be, and what are the symptoms they should be looking out for? Is there a link between the cases of hepatitis and Covid-19?

     “She was demanding that I come outside,” said Cullors as she addressed many of her 367,000 Instagram followers who joined her.