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

       As students across Florida fill their backpacks, sharpen their pencils, and prepare for another school year, adults should be preparing for another important responsibility, the upcoming primary election.

   Saturday, August 1st, 2026,  the Sistrunk Scholarship Committee hosted “Stepping into your Future”, an event that honored outstanding students for their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to excellence. The program awarded scholarships to several deserving recipients to help them continue their education and achieve their goals.

       Childhood is a special chapter in everyone’s life. It is a time filled with imagination, laughter, and moments that stay with us long after we grow older. Sometimes, we look back and remember the simple things that made us happy — our favorite toys, our favorite games, and especially the TV shows that brought a smile to our faces.

       Congresswoman Frederica Wilson recently wrote an opinion column about “the congressional seat that Black history built.” Surprisingly, she wasn’t describing her own seat — Florida’s 24th District, which she is leaving after 16 years of admirable service — but Florida’s 20th District in Broward County. Voters in both districts will choose new representatives in the August 18 primary.

   Today’s criminal threats are more complex and sophisticated than ever, requiring a public safety strategy built upon innovation and intelligence. At the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), our investigative divisions work around the clock to solve complex cases and hold offenders accountable.