Author: Carma Henry

“Test Your Bible Knowledge”

       At the request of Lauderhill Mayor Denise D. Grant, the Commission presented Ms. Edde Campbell with the prestigious Key to the City in recognition of her tireless and selfless service to the community. Ms. Campbell, a respected leader and advocate, was celebrated for her unwavering commitment to reentry efforts and homelessness support services for more than 20 years.

        Growing up in Northwest Fort Lauderdale, I didn’t always realize just how much was being poured into me. But as I reflect now in my role as a husband, father, community servant, and fraternity brother, I can clearly see the countless ways that prayer, perseverance, and patience shaped my path.

Recently, Florida Power & Light (FPL) rejected joining a settlement brought forth by the Office of Public Counsel (OPC), Floridians Against Increased Rates, and EarthJustice — representing Florida Rising and League of Latin American Citizens. The proposal outlines slashing FPL’s rate request nearly in half and lowers the return on equity (ROE) below the current level.

Nunnie on the Sideline

Martin Caraballo, 21, from Lauderhill, Florida, has been boxing since the age of 8. He is a 2023 Gold Golden Champion and a three-time Silver Gloves Regional Champion (2017, 2018, 2020). Now competing professionally, Caraballo holds a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 0 losses. Outside the ring, he enjoys riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers, a passion rooted in Florida culture. Driven by a desire to succeed and provide for his family, Caraballo is currently training for his biggest opportunity yet — a fight on the Canelo vs. Crawford undercard.

For the very first time, ESPN’s most-renowned sports talk show, “First Take,” is coming to Daytona Beach and the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. The on-site live show will take place inside Richard V. Moore Gymnasium on Thursday, Nov. 20.

     History will be made this Saturday when HBCU football comes to Boston for the first time. The Essence HBCU Classic will feature Morehouse College and Johnson C. Smith University in a matchup at Harvard Stadium beginning at 4 p.m. ET.

Victor George Spirits (VGS) the independent family-owned company behind award-winning Fort Mose Whiskey and Victor George Vodka is expanding distribution into North Carolina and South Carolina.

    American tennis player Taylor Townsend is on her way to the third round of the U.S. Open after defeating top-25-ranked Jelena Ostapenko in an upset victory on Wednesday night. However, a heated exchange between the players after the match ended has gone viral, with some claiming the Latvian player’s angry comments were not only those of a sore loser but also potentially racist.