As Hurricane Milton quickly approaches Florida, the National Hurricane Center in Miami has forecasted storm surge to reach up to 15 feet across parts of Florida’s west-central coast, a rare peak level in the U.S.
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Nunnie on the Sideline
The nation’s largest corporate landlord for single-family home rentals (last month/recently?) was fined $48 million by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for years-long financial abuses of tenants. The firm, Invitation Homes, also will be required to change its practices, and agree to long-term monitoring of its rental activity.
Navy Office of Community Outreach
John Amos, legendary actor known for Good Times and Roots, has passed away at 84. His legacy of breaking barriers in Hollywood will continue to inspire for generations to come.
As we approach this critical election season, a remarkable story unfolds across America. Young Black women are not just registering to vote at unprecedented rates – they’re poised to make their voices heard at the ballot box like never before. With a staggering 175% increase in voter registration according to recent data from TargetSmart, this surge is not just a statistic; it’s a powerful statement about the future of our democracy and a continuation of Black women’s longstanding commitment to civic engagement.
‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’
City Manager Desorae Giles-Smith and FOP President Sgt. Joseph Nistor sealed the deal on September 30th, alongside key negotiators Vice President Det. Sam Smith and FOP Representative Sean Kelly. This mutually beneficial agreement outlines employment terms and conditions, fostering a stronger city-law enforcement partnership.”
“Anywhere you have drywall on the floor, and if water touched that area, all of that area must be removed with drywalls right away, at least going couple of feet higher than wherever you have the water,” said Naresh Kumar, a researcher at the University of Miami studying the health effects of flooding from hurricanes.
This election is not just about selecting a candidate—it is a vote for the future of democracy, civil rights, and equality. At stake is the rejection of Project 2025, an agenda that threatens to dismantle decades of progress in protecting human rights and civil liberties. We must understand the urgency of what lies ahead: the preservation of our democratic values, or their erosion under the weight of extremism.