Author: Carma Henry

       Robert “Frog” Rose, age 90, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025. Born on February 5, 1935, in Bartow, Florida, he was the beloved son of the late William Rose and Lessie Rose.

       The Westside Gazette family joins the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the entire Black Press of America in mourning the passing of Wallace “Jack” Jackman, the esteemed former publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder. Mr. Jackman transitioned at the age of 81, leaving behind a powerful legacy of service, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the advancement of African American journalism.

       The Florida Bar is opening the door for attorneys across the state to make a lasting impact on Florida’s judicial system. The Bar is now accepting applications from qualified lawyers to serve on the state’s Judicial Nominating Commissions (JNCs) — the bodies responsible for screening and recommending candidates for judgeships.

       The Federal Drug Administration said drugmakers have recalled more than 580,000 bottles of a blood pressure medication over concerns that it may include a cancer-causing chemical.

       According to the American Diabetes Association, “1.25 million Americans have type 1 diabetes and 40,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Type 1 diabetes occurs at every age, in people of every race, and of every shape and size. 

Nunnie on the Sideline

        For such a time as this, when truth seems to have been traded for convenience and justice pawned off for political survival, we find ourselves watching history repeat itself only this time, it’s wearing a red tie and a presidential seal.

       Below are four leaders whose courage, conviction, and commitment to community have shaped the political story of the Sunshine State.

   She’s not alone in thinking this way. According to a new survey from Fiverr that polled over 12,000 Gen Z and Gen Alpha respondents globally, 67% saying that having multiple income streams is essential for financial security. And this isn’t just helpful or nice to have. It’s essential.

“It required deliberate thought and execution,” she said about the decision to sell four the six murals. “I sit here today feeling good that we are leveraging this most prized possession in a way that will improve the ability of the college to provide a foundational education for people like me.”