In a powerful and emotional ceremony on Friday, December 6, Miami-Dade County Commission Vice Chairman Kionne L. McGhee honored Dr. Desmond Meade, a visionary advocate for justice and equality, by renaming a portion of Southwest 268th Street (Moody Drive) as Desmond Meade Street. The event, held at 26700 S. Federal Highway, marked a significant moment in Miami-Dade’s history, recognizing a man whose personal journey exemplifies resilience redemption, and dedication to justice.
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Bodycam footage of Tyre Nichols after the severe beating that led to an investigation into the Memphis Police.
The Family of the late Hubert and Alberta Timmons proudly announces the graduation of Dr. Susanne L. Timmons, Ph.D. from Walden University. Dr. Timmons earned her doctoral degree in Public Policy and Administration, with a concentration in Law and Policy. She is also a published author, recognized for her work titled, “Influence of Incomplete and Unverified Vote-by-Mail Ballots on Mail-In Voting.”
In the bustling halls of a Fort Lauderdale magnet school, a pivotal moment quietly unfolded for a young girl named Rhone. Little did she know, a seemingly small decision by her mother—signing her up for the school’s Air Force ROTC program—would set her on a path to becoming one of the Army’s most accomplished leaders. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Rhone serves as the Battalion Commander of the 302d Signal Battalion, headquartered at Fort Detrick, Maryland, playing a critical role in ensuring the digital infrastructure that powers America’s military operations.
This pass week marked a memorable milestone as all five commissioners officially took their oaths to serve and represent our community.
As part of the settlement, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department agreed to adopt or maintain policies to prevent a repeat of what Ratlieff suffered. The agreement (see below) specifies that the city must use SWAT and tactical and training policies for crowd management and control “consistent with the standard promulgated by the National Tactical Officers Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).”
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County raised $400,000 at Déjà Vu Goes Country, presented by JM Family Enterprises and hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, featuring country music’s iconic feel-good duo, LOCASH. Proceeds of the event support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward’s lifechanging mentoring programs and will go directly toward matching Littles on the organization’s waitlist.
Founded in 1896, Overtown is one of the oldest Black communities in Florida. It was incorporated only 31 years after the Civil War with the aid of the Black vote. Black men were temporarily granted the right to vote so that both Miami and Overtown could become cities. Soon thereafter the state rescinded their right to vote. That move was indicative of Overtown’s Jim Crow era name of “Colored Town.” Overtown was built by those same Black men who also helped build the rest of Miami and the county’s portion of the Florida East Coast Railway. At that time South Blacks were not allowed to live in the same neighborhoods as Whites, so they built their homes on the unsuitable side of new railroad tracks. This created a hotbed for Black business.