Author: Carma Henry

The The City of Lauderhill announced today that Police Officer Brian Sguros has resigned from the Lauderhill Police Department in lieu of termination, effective immediately, following an Internal Affairs investigation into allegations involving residential property within the City.

Nunnie on the Sideline

    Dawson became the first athlete to receive the honor. The only other sports figure previously recognized was former Florida State University head football coach Bobby Bowden, who received the award in 2021.

    Broward Health recently rallied 523 employees, friends and family members for the 2026 American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, October 17 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.

Framed by the legacy of The Negro Motorist Green Book, the excursion began at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, where students explored the landmark 1945 “wade-in” civil rights protest that secured public coastal access for Black residents. Throughout the journey, the Rising Stars (6th-8th graders) connected their ancestral legacy of mutual aid with their ongoing responsibility to protect community resources and advocate for future generations.

     Understanding how government works, participating in community discussions and making informed decisions are important life skills that empower students to become active and involved citizens. At Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), civic engagement is woven into the educational experience to help students develop the knowledge and skills to make meaningful contributions to their communities.

William Owen Hanna, a Pennsylvania Army veteran, reached his 100th birthday on October 4, 2026, with a bowling ball still in his hands. He celebrated the milestone at a local bowling alley, where family, friends, and fellow league members watched him enjoy the game he has loved for more than eight decades.

   Broward County voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to renew a one-mill property tax referendum projected to generate approximately $358 million annually for teacher and staff compensation, school safety and student mental health services.

Broward County officials are moving to temporarily halt the development of large-scale data centers in unincorporated areas, citing concerns about environmental protection, residential communities, water consumption and rising electricity costs.

   The two Democrats at the top of the Florida party’s statewide ticket came together Friday on the campus of Florida A&M University — one of the few times they have campaigned in tandem since winning their nominations. Both Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, a former Republican, and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon, who embraces Democratic Socialist principles, stood on a stage on FAMU’s campus with famed film producer Will Packer, an alumnus who riled up the crowd by saying the university is “under attack right now because of the forces in politics.”