On May 1st, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Chair of the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, hosted a briefing titled âMayday: Suicide and the Mental Health of Black Men and Boys.â
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With the start of hurricane season less than a month away, U.S. officials who predict, prepare for and respond to natural disasters had a message for Floridians on Friday: Itâs not a matter of if a hurricane will hit, but when.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee is proud to announce a major economic development initiative that will significantly benefit the South-Dade community. In response to recent inquiries regarding the economic viability of the proposed Costco development on a County-owned site held by the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD), Commissioner McGhee outlined the substantial positive impact and economic benefits this project will bring to District 9.
     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.
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.