The free community event will showcase hands-on assistive technology and local providers while celebrating accessibility for the visionally impaired, blind and broader disability community. Guests will network, hear inspiring disability stories, visit with vendors, learn about the tools and resources that support independence and experience hands-on assistive technology demonstrations.
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For decades, 211 Broward has been a cornerstone of community safety and support in South Florida. Every call is answered by a trained, degreed counselor who listens to callers’ concerns, identifies their needs, and connects them with the right agencies and programs, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days of the year. Whether a family is facing food insecurity, a housing crisis, domestic violence, or a mental health emergency, 211 Broward is there. A National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline partner for more than 10 years, 211 Broward also answers all 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline calls originating in Broward County, providing immediate, compassionate response to individuals in their most vulnerable moments. This reflects the organization’s unwavering dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the community it serves.
On behalf of the Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office, and in coordination with our Human Resources Director, I am pleased to announce our 2026 Summer Internship Program, an initiative that reflects our continued commitment to workforce development, civic engagement, and the preparation of future public service professionals.
For more than three decades, FL-20 has stood as a pillar of Black representation. It has been a district where Black voters weren’t just participants, they were the driving force. As the Caucus rightly pointed out, Black voters have long been the backbone and the soul of the Democratic Party. And with that comes a responsibility to protect what has been built.
When most people think about Mother’s Day, they picture flowers, cards, and maybe breakfast in bed. But for some of us teens, it means a lot more than just a one-day celebration. It’s a chance to pause and really think about everything our moms, and the strong women in our lives, do for us, even the things we don’t always notice. Being a teen isn’t always easy, especially as a young male of color trying to figure out life, identity, and expectations all at once. And truthfully, having a parent or guardian isn’t always easy either. There are disagreements, rules we don’t like, and moments when it feels like no adult truly understands us. But at the same time, they’re often the ones checking on us, supporting us, and pushing us to become better versions of ourselves, even when we don’t realize it or appreciate it in the moment.
*Oluwamodupe Oloyede’s graduation day came with an unexpected announcement. During Florida A&M University’s commencement ceremony, keynote speaker Omar Goff stepped to the podium and revealed that Oloyede — widely known as “Dupe” — had secured her first brand endorsement deal with Head & Shoulders, HBCU reports.
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced 13 scholarships for students pursuing higher education or technical training, including three new workforce development scholarships introduced this year. The program underscores FPL’s deep commitment to supporting education, community investment and building a skilled workforce that will power Florida’s future.
Florida GOP undermines Black voters, leveraging power politics at a high price
Students traveled together to attend Florida A&M University’s Spring Preview 2026, where they experienced firsthand the culture, pride, and opportunity that define the historic institution. For many, it was their first time stepping onto a college campus of this scale. For others, it solidified a dream that had already begun to take root.
Florida students will once again be required to learn cursive writing in elementary school under a sweeping new education law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis.