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

        Squid Game Player 286, also known as Chad Van Horn, hosted a gathering at the Sparrow in Fort Lauderdale with fellow contestants of Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge to celebrate Van Horn’s run for Fort Lauderdale City Commission, District 2. Squid competitors in attendance included Player 016 Sam Lantz, Player 087 Kyle Christiansen, Player 077 Marina Palladino, Player 166 Louisa Warwick and Player 258 Amanda “Brownie” Brown.

       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.

   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.

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.”