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Celebrating 100 Years of Mrs. Alene Linton Thompson, a beloved pioneer of the Boulevard Gardens community, was born on January 23, 1926, in Suwannee County, Florida, to the late Mr. Benjamin Linton and Mrs. Minnie Louise Riley Linton; Mrs. Alene Linton Thompson, celebrates an extraordinary milestone this week, turning 100 years old. 

       As we step away from the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and step into Black History Month, we are reminded that honoring our greatness is not confined to a single day or moment.

When most teens think about love, they think about crushes, relationships, or strong emotions. But faith shows us that love is more than a feeling;  it’s a choice and a way of life. The Bible says, “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). That means our value doesn’t come from others’ opinions, but from God. God’s love reminds us that we don’t have to earn worth or acceptance. We are already loved

       There are moments in life when staying quiet, though comfortable, is no longer faithful. Times when reflection alone is not enough. When prayer must be matched with posture, and conviction must finally find its voice. These are the moments when the world is not asking for a melody; it is asking for clarity. When the world needs a trumpet, a flute will not do.

   Armed with the knowledge that his power source is unlimited and unwilling to cut him off has resulted in a Reign of Terror. The threat of losing his freedom makes this criminal commit even more crimes disguised as Making America Great Again.

– The CSC is expecting to budget up to $4.1 million in FY 26/27 for the New Diversion Alternatives for Youth (New DA Y) 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP). The intent of this RFP is to provide innovative diversion and civil citation programming for youth that will reduce recidivism and deeper-end involvement within the juvenile justice system.