Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly returned to Florida A&M University (FAMU) during its highly anticipated homecoming celebrations, joining fellow Democratic candidates Angie Nixon and Gwen Graham in an effort to connect with students, alumni and voters ahead of the November 3 general election.
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Before Will A. Gunn served in the White House, defended the rights of military detainees or became the chief legal officer for the nation’s largest funder of civil legal aid, he was a young man growing up in the Fort Lauderdale area, attending Mt. Olive Baptist Church and breaking barriers at Piper Hig
OIC of South Florida President and Chief Executive Officer Newton B. Sanon has been appointed to the inaugural Community Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Let’s be honest: almost everybody knows the feeling of walking into school wearing a fresh pair of sneakers. Whether they are Jordans, Dunks, Yeezys, or New Balances, somebody is bound to notice. You might receive a compliment in the hallway, have someone ask where you bought them, or catch people looking at your shoes before they even look at your face. For teenagers today, sneakers are more than just footwear. They are a part of our style, confidence, culture, and the way we express ourselves.
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Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering youth development, family strengthening, and community empowerment services to underserved populations, hosted its fifth annual Green Blazer Awards Gala & Celebration presented by Florida Power & Light (FPL). An impressive roster of honorees was recognized including Kirk Brown, CEO of Handy; Carol Hylton, president and CEO of CareerSource Broward; Brian C. Johnson, founder of Community-Based Connections, Inc. and president and CEO of the Minority Builders Coalition; and Newton Sanon, president and CEO of OIC of South Florida. FPL and The GEO Group Foundation plus Ron Harper and Scaffolding Shrinkwrap were also celebrated as impactful forces in the community.
– Jessie Trice Community Health System remains committed to bringing essential health care services closer to the communities it serves. On Wednesday, October 21, the organization celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility in Liberty Square, marking another milestone in its efforts to expand access to quality health care throughout Miami-Dade County.
Members of North Broward Alumnae and the Order of Eastern Star, Mary Arline Chapter #149, joined together to serve food and celebrate community fathers during a special Father’s Day event at the Senior Center in Pompano. The gathering honored dads with fellowship, gratitude and community spirit. Pictured from left are Djuna Robinson; Storm McCullough Hunter; Vickie Hill; Lakay Wilkerson, North Broward Alumnae; Beverly Kelly-Swann, president of Mary Arline Chapter #149; Ellnor Favors; Virginia Smith; and Vanessa Wilson, vice president.
Every familiar face brought back a chapter. There were the happy times, the friendships, the growth, and the successes. There were also the hard times—the disappointments, the failed classes, and the lessons we sometimes had to learn twice. All of it was part of growing up.
The woman was trying to cross the westbound lanes of West Sunrise Boulevard Wednesday night, when the person driving an AMG Performance, Coupe-style, black Mercedes hit her and kept going, Fort Lauderdale Police said.