A federal judge in Tallahassee resentenced Lawrence Lombardi Thursday to an additional 33 years in prison for two bombings on the Florida A&M University (FAMU) campus in fall semester 1999.
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The Salvation Army of Broward County has officially launched its “Rescue Christmas” giving initiative for 2020. Adapting to the present COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit organization is encouraging benefactors to visit socially distanced physical Red Kettles available in more than 50 retail locations throughout Broward County or online options that promote giving safely and virtually. Angel Tree registries are now available online through Walmart and will sprout in retail locations beginning November 30.
City of Oakland Park/2021 City Commission Oath of Office Ceremony in front of Oakland Park City Hall on Wednesday, November 18, 2020
MIAMI —Bank of America today announced a new $1 million jobs initiative partnership with Florida International University (FIU), Miami Dade College (MDC) and University of Puerto Rico to help students of color successfully complete the education and training necessary to enter the workforce and embark on a path to success in Miami. This initiative builds on Bank of America’s ongoing work to address the underlying is-sues facing individuals and communities of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the current health crisis.
With the freeze placed on student loan repayments set to end December 31, Biden has gotten behind the Democrat-led House’s HEROES Act, which calls on the federal government to pay off up to $10,000 in private, nonfederal student loans for economically distressed borrowers. “People having to make choices between paying their student loan and paying the rent … debt relief should be done immediately,” Biden stated during a news conference on Monday, November 16.
“Perhaps the biggest looming pardon question is whether Trump will consider granting himself a pardon, amid state investigations into his business and finances and the prospect of federal investigators scrutinizing him after he leaves office,” CNN’s Evan Perez noted.
The nation’s first Caribbean-American heritage museum welcomed members of the media, Caribbean-American leaders and the corporate community to a soft-launch opening on Monday, November 16, 2020. Now open at the Westfield Broward Mall in Plantation, Florida, Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, a new site of archives, events, resources and information, tells the comprehensive story of Caribbean and Caribbean-American societies, and facilitates small meetings, events and educational programs.
The Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is proud to present the 3rd Annual Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival, an enriching and entertaining showcase of the best local and national spoken word artists and writers. While poets will be competing live at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center from December 10-12, due to COVID-19, the festival will be live streamed to the public. Participation plans include: Poetry Package for $10, Workshop Package for $15 and Festival Pass for $20. For tickets, registration and details, visit www.pompanobeacharts.org/exit36.
The USPS Operation Santa program celebrates its 108th year in 2020 by opening for nationwide participation. Now, more than ever, the program is needed to help less fortunate kids and families during the holidays.
Nearly three years after losing his parents in a murder-suicide, MasterChef Junior contestant Ben Watkins died Monday from cancer aged 14, his family said. Watkins, from Gary, Indiana, showed off his culinary skills when, at 11, he joined the 2018 season of MasterChef Junior hosted by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.