     Power was restored to the Florida A&M University Tallahassee campus Friday evening as employees and contractors continue to assess damage and begin repairs after a violent storm ripped through the Big Bend region.
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Broward County Commissioner Hazelle Rogers was bestowed the honorary title of âQueen of Cricketâ by Mayor Nan Rich and hailed as âa True Cricket Ambassadorâ by Brett Jones, CEO of T20 Cricket USA, for her unwavering support of the 2024 ICC Menâs T20 World Cup. This prestigious international cricket tournament is set to take place at the Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill this June, marking the first time the T20 World Cup will be held in the United States.
Lawmakers Continue Calls for Extending TPS for Haiti, Halting Deportations, Disrupting Arms Trafficking, Providing Humanitarian & Economic Assistance, and More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Davion Cook, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serves in Japan aboard a forward-deployed U.S. Navy warship.
    Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., declared a state of emergency Friday as employees on the Tallahassee campus continued to assess and repair damage caused by high winds and rain during a severe thunderstorm.
    Florida A&M Universityâs (FAMU) Tallahassee campus, FAMU Developmental Research School (DRS), and the Educational Research Center for Child Development, are closed Friday due to severe weather conditions, including a localized tornado warning.
 It’s time for the grand finale of the 2023-2024 Old Town Untapped season in Pompano Beach! Join us for a festive evening of rock, reggae, and surfing tunes by Pompano Beachâs up-and coming trio The Barefoot Mailmen, who are making their OTU debut. Explore the last exhibition of this semesterâs Artists in Residence at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center. And enjoy local art vendors, DJ music, and an array of culinary delights from the areaâs bests food trucks. See you Friday, June 7, 2024 from 6-10 pm for the last block party until October.
    Ms. Briana Whatley, a junior from Miramar High School, won the 2024 Incubate Debate National Championship, claiming first place and a $10,000 prize. The competition was held in Jacksonville, Florida on April 5 – 6, 2024. Briana debated against 88 other high caliber students from across the nation. Incubate National Championship is provided by Incubate partner Open to Debate, the nationâs only nonpartisan, debate-driven media organization dedicated to bringing multiple viewpoints together for a respectful exchange of ideas.
     After being found in contempt, prosecutors presented a crucial piece of evidence detailing the mechanics of hush money payments allegedly orchestrated by Donald Trump. The focal point was a bank statement, elucidating the financial intricacies behind these payments. This revelation marked a significant turn in legal proceedings, shedding light on the alleged efforts to silence individuals with whom Trump purportedly had affairs.
   Florida A&M University (FAMU) received a $237.75 million gift from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Gerami to support student success initiatives and athletics.