Author: Carma Henry

Marjorie Elaine Burton – 90 Funeral services was held April 28th  at James C. Boyd Memorial Chapel with Rev. Amos Farquharson officiating. Charite Etienne –…

 Jahmai Tafari Alvaranga  – Funeral service was held April 23rd  at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel.   Timonthy Douglas Gordon – Funeral service was held April 22nd  …

Cassandra Marie Aikens Eubanks – 74  Funeral services will be held April 24th at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. Rev. Gwendolyn St. Hilaire – 71…

Mary Powell. Shannell Smith   Funeral services will be held May 3rd.

Eight students from The College Academy at Broward College, a dual-enrollment high school offered in partnership with Broward County Public Schoos (BCPS), have been named National QuestBridge Scholars. This prestigious recognition connects high-achieving high school seniors with leading colleges and universities across the nation, providing a full four-year scholarship valued at more than $300,000.

       We’re smiling with pride as our National Achievers Society (NAS) scholars brought home major wins at this year’s Florida Education Fund Statewide Brain Bowl Competition! These brilliant minds showed up, showed out, and proved the power of preparation, passion, and academic excellence.

On Thursday night, April 24, 2025, the Old Dillard Museum was alive with the sound of jazz as it hosted the highly anticipated Intergenerational Jazz Jam. This electrifying event brought together talented young musicians and seasoned veterans, creating a unique atmosphere of collaboration and creativity in the iconic Cannonball Adderley Jazz Room.

   Rates of whooping cough, or pertussis, soared last year, which experts said wasn’t unexpected. The number of cases fell during COVID-19 because of masking and social distancing. Plus, experts said, the illness peaks every two to five years.

       Broward Health pediatric patients had the incredible opportunity to participate in Pilot for a Day during Fleek Week. Four patients embarked on a memorable adventure aboard the USS New York, where Rear Admiral David Walt treated them to a guided tour.

       Broward County, like many communities across the nation, has been affected by the opioid crisis. Over the years, we have witnessed the tragic effects of addiction, leading to countless lives lost and families torn apart. Understanding that addiction cannot be effectively addressed without mental health awareness and support, the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) has adopted a multifaceted approach that prioritizes both addiction recovery and mental well-being.