Author: Carma Henry

     Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has placed 8,500 troops on “heightened alert” to assist with the defense of NATO allies, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said during a news briefing Monday. He said no deployment orders have been given.

     Broward County welcomes two new County Commissioners. Commissioner Jared E. Moskowitz​ serves District 8. Commissioner Torey Alston serves District 9. Both were appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis after Commissioners Holness and Sharief had to resign to run for U.S. Representative.

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced the names of the inaugural five schools in Florida to receive a Classroom Makeover Grant as part of a $2 million, 4-year commitment from its charitable arm, the NextEra Energy Foundation, to advance STEM curriculum, increase the exposure of Black students to STEM education and jumpstart students’ interest in STEM careers.

     Ian Alexander Jr, the only child of  Oscar-winning actor and director Regina King, has died only a few days after celebrating his 26th birthday on Wednesday.

      Rumors have been swirling around regarding a Game of Groans battle happening in the state appropriately shaped like America’s diseased dong, Florida. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Dammit, if Rick Ross and Flo Rida don’t stop trippin’…” But no, we’re not talking about rap beef here; we’re talking about the alleged MAGA beef brewing between former commander-in-twice-impeached Donald Trump and former headrest for Trump’s Tang-flavored hind parts Gov. Ron DeSantis.

An analysis revealed that smokers in the District of Columbia would pay the highest cost, $197,801, two times higher than in Missouri, where smokers will pay the lowest price at $96,535.

     Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration misled the press and the public, and failed to notify investigators months after Chicago police officers raided the home of social worker Anjanette Young, according to a recent scathing report by Chicago’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

     Florida Board of Governors (FBOG) Chairman Brian Lamb issued a $100,000 challenge to his alma mater Florida A&M University Developmental Research School (FAMU DRS) to further science technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and Science technology, engineers, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) educational opportunities for students.

Broward Health is committed to investing in advanced cardiac services upgrades. With its more than 50-year history of providing heart care, Broward Health is considered a leader in cardiovascular treatments.

Governor DeSantis endorses