County governmental offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Many online services will be available at Broward.org.
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Join us for a celebration of Black history, culture, and contributions at “Everything Black,” a special Juneteenth event hosted by the Light Center Education Department. This FREE Book Fair and Black Expo aims to preserve and promote the narratives that are essential to understanding the rich and vibrant heritage of the Black community.
The 2024 Delray Beach Juneteenth Think Tank is a dynamic three-day event that combines intellectual exploration, cultural celebration, and community engagement.
Developing meaningful relationships as a first-year student at Clark Atlanta University involves navigating various dynamics and discerning different types of connections. It’s crucial to distinguish between associates and friends, as well as roommates and classmates, and to understand the distinctions between locals and out-of-towners.
To combat the rising number of child drownings, Florida officials are implementing new water safety measures. According to Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez, 46 children have died from drowning in 2024, emphasizing the need for prevention. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children aged one to four, with most incidents occurring in swimming pools. To address this, officials are advocating for swimming lessons, public education on lifesaving techniques like CPR and first aid, and awareness of weather conditions and rip tides.
The city’s former top cop, in a whistleblower lawsuit alleging wrongful termination, retaliation and political corruption, claims former Mayor Matthew Pigatt and former Commissioners John Riley and the late Alvin Burke, tried to sway police personnel decisions, interfered with investigations, violated the city charter and intimidated officers who enforced the law against friends and relatives.
At Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), safety is the cornerstone of our commitment to customers and employees. It is not a matter of if, but when the next hurricane will hit our state, which is why it’s important to be proactive in planning for the six-month-long hurricane season.
The North Broward County (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated invited six dynamic women into their organization to continue their mantra of “Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service” in Broward County.
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An attorney announced he’s filed a class-action lawsuit against the city of Fort Lauderdale and its police department for launching tear gas and rubber bullets without provocation at a group of protestors who demonstrated against police brutality four years ago just days after the murder of George Floyd by police in Minnesota.