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       Last Wednesday, a Broward County Circuit Court judge granted a temporary injunction in a lawsuit filed in mid-September 2025 by approximately 50 members of First Baptist Church Piney Grove, Inc. The court determined that the dispute before it did not involve religious doctrine, but rather church governance and financial authority, placing the matter squarely within the court’s jurisdiction.

   Getting my first car was a huge milestone for me, especially since I already had a lot of driving experience before owning one. My parents spent a lot of time teaching me how to drive and making sure I was fully prepared for the road, which helped me feel confident behind the wheel. I got my first car for Christmas, and it’s a 2003 model, so it doesn’t have all the modern features like a backup camera or autopilot.

      Broward County school officials are pushing back against criticism from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who suggested the state consider taking control of the district due to what he called years of budget mismanagement and favoritism toward entrenched interests.

     We are living in a time where life is moving faster than ever. Prices are rising, tensions are high, distractions are everywhere, and many of us are simply trying to maintain balance in the chaos. We set goals, make promises to ourselves, and speak about “next steps” and “new seasons.” However, intention alone won’t carry us through these complex times. Discipline will.

The Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the Delta Education and Life Development Foundation, Inc., commemorated a historic milestone with Decades En Rouge: “THE GALA”, a spectacular 70th Anniversary Celebration that united legacy, leadership, and community partners for an unforgettable evening of purpose and pride.

       In his final major address, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers a prophetic message of urgency, endurance, and ultimate hope. Speaking amid violence, resistance, and exhaustion within the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. King asks the anguished question on everyone’s heart — “How long?” — and answers it with unwavering conviction: “Not long.”

 Being a teenager today isn’t just about school and friends; it’s about pressure. Pressure to succeed, to fit in, to look confident, to have a plan. Most of us don’t say it out loud, but there are days when everything feels too much. I’ve had those days. Days when I’ve questioned myself, my future, and even my faith. What I’m learning, though, is that faith isn’t about having everything together.

     John “JJ” VanRiel turned 90 years old on Nov. 14. A unique feeling, right?

       I come before you not as a partisan, not as a prophet of despair, but as a witness to truth — and the truth is this: America is standing at a dangerous crossroads once again.

       During a press conference in Bartow, DeSantis and other state leaders condemned toxic filler in formula, introducing members of the Florida MAHA Commission and lauding their efforts to test “staples” like infant formula.