Author: Carma Henry

A bicycle can be a big-ticket item that lands on holiday gift lists every year, but not every family can afford to fulfill that wish. For 45 years, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has been collecting gently used bicycles from the community that will be passed along to local children and teens who are yearning for a set of wheels. From now until December 20, the community is encouraged to bring bikes they’re no longer riding to any Rick Case Automotive Group dealership.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Holy Cross Health is offering screening mammograms and bone density screenings at a special rate. Available from October 1 to 31 to patients without health insurance, screening mammograms are $100 and bone density screenings are $150 to lower out-of-pocket costs. This includes tomosynthesis and the radiologist’s reading fee, but excludes diagnostic mammograms.

        If you have ever watched the Kentucky Derby on television, you are familiar with the all-out fashion protocol including females wearing fancy hats and dresses, and men in colorful sports coats and suits. Well such was the fare last Saturday evening at the Omni Hotel on 17th Causeway, in way downtown Fort Lauderdale. It was the Urban League of Fort Lauderdale’s annual signature fundraising event, and folks were “dressed to the nines,” as the expression goes. It was the Red Gala of 2026 themed ‘Derby at Dusk.’

       At just 19 years old, Maceo Hall is already flying toward a dream that reaches far beyond himself.

       An estimated 55,000 consumers will benefit from a $694 million class action settlement against a predatory auto lender reached by attorneys general (AGs) in 40 states and the District of Columbia.

       It happens when a community leader, entrepreneur, pastor, nonprofit, or resident has a good idea, only to be asked, “Did you run it by so-and-so first?” Suddenly, the focus shifts from solving the problem to seeking approval from individuals who are perceived to hold influence.

   Imagine Washington beneath a gigantic political Big Top. At its center stands President Donald Trump, the metaphorical Ringmaster. Around him are Cabinet officials, a Republican-controlled Congress, and the Supreme Court’s conservative majority—occupying rings in a spectacle critics say resembles performance rather than public service.

       Florida Democrats have a unity message. My question is simple: When will voters see the effort behind it, and when will our communities see the reward?

         Every decision you make is taking you somewhere. Some decisions bring you closer to peace, while others can bring problems you never expected. As I get older, I’m starting to understand that having a peaceful life isn’t only about what happens around you—it’s also about what you choose to do.

       Saver will visit Las Olas Fall Festival at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 3, giving Broward County customers and their families a chance to interact with Saver and learn more about ways to save energy. Guests can also put their skills to the test at the claw machine for a chance to win prizes, adding even more excitement to the experience.