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One call can save a life – it’s her mission

     The man speaking had reached the end of his rope. He had been about to commit suicide. Fortunately, he had answered a call from the AHF line, Janice had kept him talking while she called 911, then she had stayed on the line with him until help arrived. Since her call to him months before there had been so many other people; desperate, depressed, sick, suicidal people that she had talked “off a ledge” mentally or physically, that she didn’t remember him immediately. But knowing that this man was alive because of her phone call, cemented her purpose in working for the Aids Healthcare Foundation. […]

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It’s Tiger Time at Blanche Ely High School

     It’s been a long time coming, but Blanche Ely High School has finally gotten a new principal. Tavures Williams was appointed principal by The Broward School Board (they got something right) on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 on his 33rd birthday. Williams’ appointment was met with clenched power fists held high in the air, loud and thunderous cheers, and tears of joy. […]

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Kate McClure launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for a homeless veteran, claiming that she wants to get him off the streets

With over 14,000 donors, the story went viral and made national headlines. After fees, the scammer made around $367,000 total. The money was spent on a BMW, a New Year’s Eve trip to Las Vegas, casino gambling, Louis Vuitton handbags, and other items. She is now sentenced to one year and one day in prison for her role in stealing almost $400,000 from GoFundMe donors. […]

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The People of U.S. Sugar Donate New Youth Sports Equipment to Children of Montura Community

“This donation is exciting for the youth of Montura, which will now have new equipment to use for youth basketball and soccer,” said Juan Mata, Chairman of the Central County Water Control District, which oversees operations at the Montura Club House. “Sports bring our local families together, so we are grateful to have new equipment thanks to the generosity of U.S. Sugar.” […]

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2 Minute Warning and the conversations continue

        The 2- Minute Warning welcomed Ms. Nadine Hankerson, PhD., Nikki Fried, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and guest moderator Corey Shearer to last Thursday’s political discussion. Perry Busby and Bobby Henry, Sr. spearheaded the discussion. Florida’s primary is Tuesday, August 23, 2022. […]

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City of Pompano Beach Selects Ty Tabing as the New Cultural Affairs Director

      The City of Pompano Beach is proud to announce the selection of Ty Tabing as the new Cultural Affairs Director. Tabing is a nationally recognized expert in building and activating successful urban destinations. The creativity he employed in his revitalization projects led the Chicago Tribune to name him “Chicagoan of the Year” for his cultural programming excellence. In Pompano Beach, he will manage all the City’s cultural venues, oversee public art, and will activate The Crossroads initiative, a cultural trail uniting the Cultural Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, and Ali Cultural Arts Center. […]