Perseverance isn’t about being perfect—it’s about not giving up, even when things feel frustrating, slow, or unfair. For teens, that can show up in a lot of ways: struggling in a class, trying out for a team and not making it, dealing with personal problems, or just feeling stuck while everyone else seems to be moving ahead.
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Many may remember Coley for being the youngest student to graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from then-Tallahassee Community College – currently Tallahassee State College – at 15 years old in 2023, where she also graduated from Lincoln High School already halfway through her college career.
The Community Foundation of Broward and Business for the Arts Broward are proud to debut a new “Lead with Love” mural by visionary artist Cey Adams, a featured attraction in Pompano Beach at Kelly’s Chemicals, 135 NE 1st Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060. This colorful and engaging work of art is the fifth mural in collaboration between the Community Foundation, Business for the Arts Broward and Adams to create nine love-themed murals that foster inspiration, unity and leadership in communities across Broward
For decades, it stood not just as a business site, but as a living testament to vision, sacrifice, and service. Today, it is preparing to become Boulevard Gardens, a 93-unit affordable senior housing development. But long before blueprints and groundbreaking ceremonies, this land carried a different kind of blueprint, one drawn by the hands and hearts of Willie and Loretta London.
In what is quickly shaping into a political storm with far-reaching consequences, the proposed redistricting efforts by Ron DeSantis, combined with the resignation of Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, have set the stage for a high-stakes battle that echoes the aftermath of the passing of Alcee Hastings.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation (SB 1134) banning local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, with local officials who are found to have violated the law subject to removal from office.
There comes a quiet moment in life when you begin to understand something important: not every comment needs a response, not every opinion deserves your attention, and not every voice should carry weight in your spirit. Some shade simply isn’t worth standing under, especially when it comes from a tree that bears no fruit.
Florida’s education chief confirmed that a formal probe is underway after Broward County’s top elected school official admitted that taxpayer funds paid for a partisan event ticket.
Florida Memorial University (FMU) will celebrate its 2026 graduating class during its annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8:00AM. in the FMU Wellness Center. This year’s ceremony, themed “Built on Legacy ~ Bound for Greatness”, will highlight the university’s enduring heritage and the achievements of its newest alumni.
Alex Vindman and his wife Rachel were all smiles when he walked into the Division of Elections office to qualify as a Democrat to run for the US Senate. The quite unassuming man decided to meet the moment and get in the race. While pundits say, “Vindman has an uphill climb,” excited political insiders say the contrary. The 50-year-old retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel appeals to voters exhausted by the chaos. Armed with honesty and integrity, Vindman defines himself by those traits. He was the primary witness against President Donald Trump in the 2019 impeachment trial. He was also a member of the National Security Council and testified that he witnessed Trump pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to investigate Joe Biden and his son before the 2020 election.