Author: Carma Henry

       “His extraordinary pedigree—as a McDonald’s All-American, SEC legend, NBA veteran, and proven collegiate head coach—represents a major moment for our athletics program,” Faison said in a statement. “He understands what excellence looks like at every level and brings a leadership philosophy grounded in discipline, accountability, and holistic student development.”

     The Association looks ahead with optimism, anticipating a successful year under the leadership of this committed Executive Board. Each member brings dedication and vision as they continue to uphold and strengthen the organization’s longstanding legacy of excellence within the community and the department.

       Over the past few years, many people living in Tallahassee have begun to observe that everyday expenses are becoming more challenging to handle. The cost of groceries, gas, rent, and utilities has slowly increased, which implies families and college students have had to reconsider how they budget their money. Tallahassee has typically been known as a more affordable city when compared to other places in Florida, but inflation and rising housing costs are set to change that. Because of these rising prices, many residents are making changes to how they spend their money in order to keep up with regular living expenses.

At a recent Meeting in the City of Pompano Beach Commission chambers, Commissioner Beverly Perkins of District 4 was proud to present gift cards and well wishes to four Broward County Public School Teachers of The Year from her district.

The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted Tuesday on federal fraud charges alleging it improperly raised millions of dollars to secretly pay leaders of the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups for inside information, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.

       Now two of Mandela’s granddaughters are reexamining her divisive legacy in a new Netflix documentary series called The Trials of Winnie Mandela, currently only available in Africa.

     With costs of living rising, Shelly, a 65-year-old retiree from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and her 67-year-old husband struggled to make ends meet. Like many older Americans, both had significant health issues. But when the pair started receiving Social Security Disability benefits, their SNAP (food) assistance was cut, leaving them with barely enough to cover rent and basic meals. Before long, they could no longer afford their one-bedroom apartment and were evicted, becoming homeless.  

     Keiva Cheney’s life changed overnight when she was unexpectedly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. According to the Mayo Clinic, the sources and causes of the condition are unknown. For Cheney, it quickly became a way of life.

Authorities say a former North Carolina law enforcement officer planned to kill Black people in a mass shooting at a major New Orleans festival but was arrested at a Florida hotel with a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

     Predatory lenders target people struggling to meet monthly expenses, who have recently lost their jobs, and who are denied access to a wider range of credit options for illegal reasons, such as discrimination based on a lack of education or older age.