Author: Carma Henry

Carma Lynn Henry Westside Gazette Newspaper 545 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Office: (954) 525-1489 Fax: (954) 525-1861

  In a digital landscape increasingly controlled by government regulations and corporate interests, social media platforms have strayed far from their original promise of open connection and free expression. Instead, censorship, algorithmic manipulation, and the amplification of divisive content have become the norm. For many creators, Fanbase is no longer just an alternative—it’s the only option.

       In 2013, Pam Bondi’s office had the opportunity to hold Trump University accountable for its fraudulent practices, which scammed thousands of Americans out of their hard-earned money. Many victims, including retirees and working-class citizens, lost their life savings to what was promised as a surefire path to financial success. Instead, they were left with mounting debts and empty promises.

       The budget proposes several tax decreases, including a new tax holiday for guns and ammo during the Summer months, called “Second Amendment Summer.” It also calls for the cancellation of more than $2 million in funding for the Black Business Loan Program, which provides loans for “Black business enterprises that cannot obtain capital through conventional lending institutions but that could otherwise compete successfully in the private sector,” according to Florida State Statute.