The award, the second-highest honor that can be bestowed on a member of the Army, marked an important milestone in a years long campaign by his widow, supporters in the military and Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen for greater recognition of Woodson’s efforts that day.
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Excitement filled the air as the doors swung open to reveal a remarkable classroom transformation, made possible through a collaborative partnership between Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and the Broward Education
It’s Carnival season, and Broward County Transit (BCT) is ready to take eventgoers straight to the heart of the action! Whether they’re gearing up for the vibrant Junior Carnival on October 5th, the energetic beats of Panorama Carnival on October 11th, or the festive celebration of Jouvert Carnival on October 12th, BCT offers a stress-free, affordable, and eco-friendly way to get there. All Carnival events are happening at Central Broward Park (3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311), and with BCT, they can ditch the parking hassle and focus on the fun!
The Internal Revenue Service announced recently tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Florida that were affected by Hurricane Helene that began on Sept. 23, 2024. These taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
If you applied to FEMA after Hurricane Debby and have additional damage from Hurricane Helene, you will need to apply separately for Helene and provide the dates of your most recent damage. Apply for either storm online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA mobile app or by calling FEMA’s helpline toll-free at 800- 621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. To view an accessible video on how to apply visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube.
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After significantly moving up last year, FAMU has made a huge leap once again as it jumped to No. 81 in the latest rankings – 10 spots from 91st place in 2023 when the university rose by 12 spots from No. 103 to meet a long-time goal of joining the Top 100.
The leader of a nonprofit representing the Haitian community invoked a private-citizen right to file charges Tuesday, Sept. 24 against former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, over the chaos and threats experienced by Springfield, Ohio, since Trump first spread false claims about legal immigrants there during a presidential debate.
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As a candidate for the mayor of Lauderdale Lakes, Beverly Williams is ready to move the city forward. Williams, a 50-year resident of the city, was vice-mayor and commissioner during her previous tenure.