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Sometimes, we get so caught up in chasing what’s next that we forget what got us here. We forget the people who believed in us when we doubted ourselves, the ones who stayed up late helping us study, the mentors who gave us tough love, and the community that kept us grounded when we didn’t have much to stand on. Whether it’s a degree, a promotion, or a little more financial security, those wins can slowly make us forget that success doesn’t mean we’ve “made it”, it means we’ve been entrusted with a little more to give back.

Dr. John Johnson II in his book , already endorsed to become a “Best Seller,” is entitled, “DEMOCRACY: A HOUSE OF CARDS.” He exposes the fragility of our democratic systems in a divided America. He then delivers the message no one wants to hear, white supremacy isn’t democracy’s tragic flaw, it’s the weapon being used to kill it. This isn’t just another political autopsy; it’s a battle plan. He prescribes the “Nuclear Black Out/Boycott.” A strategy that hits power where it hurts: the wallet. Destroyers of democracy understand only one language, money. The perpetrators are  named and the stakes are clear. The House  of Cards is collapsing! 

     Just days after Florida Politics reported that U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is fundraising off of federal charges that she stole millions in COVID funds, Manley is also asking for campaign donations while citing the report.

     This week, Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) “elves” worked their magic, decorating three U.S. Army veterans’ home for the holidays with thousands of sparkling LED lights, solar-powered displays and other energy-efficient décor.

       The recent announcement that Tom Jenkins’ Barbecue will permanently close its doors in December sent waves of emotion through members of the Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Reactions ranged from shock and disbelief to deep remorse and reflection. I, too, found myself needing a moment to reconcile the news, fully appreciating that 39 years of sustained excellence—especially in an industry where nearly 90 percent of startups fail—is nothing short of remarkable. Lending institutions are often hesitant, even fearful, at the prospect of financing small, independent food ventures.

-The 17th Judicial Circuit is delighted to announce the appointment of Pascale Achille to the Circuit Court bench. Governor Ron DeSantis made the appointment on Monday to fill the vacancy created by the August 15th resignation of Judge Gary M. Farmer, Jr.

The Dillard High School (DHS) community, family, and former students have spent the last six months honoring the late, beloved educator and choral director, Rhoda Glasco Snead Collins, with heartfelt tributes. The celebrations achieved their final, poignant milestone on Friday, December 12, with the installation of her official portrait at its permanent home, the Old Dillard Museum.

       Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson has helped secure $5.25 million in federal funding to expand mental health services in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Broward County Public Schools, with the funding to be distributed over a four-year period.

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   There’s something powerful about being anchored. Not just physically, but spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. It’s what has kept our people grounded through generations, when the world shifted, when the winds blew, when the storms of life seemed too heavy to bear. Whether you picture a small ship fighting to stay steady in deep waters, or a palm tree bending but not breaking beneath fierce winds, the message remains timeless: when your roots run deep, you may bend, but you will not break.