More than 60 high school students were presented with $414,000 in college scholarships during Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s (BBBSBC) BIG Futures Scholar Celebration, presented by Ana G. Méndez University. The seniors who completed BBBSBC’s mentoring programs also received the BBBS honor cord as a symbol of their dedication and milestone they can proudly wear at graduation.
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By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. As a former athlete, I learned that competition is not about asking the other team to leave its best player at home.…
Reports indicate that Jolly is preparing to announce former Congresswoman Gwen Graham as his choice for lieutenant governor. If confirmed, the move would bring together two well-known names in Florida politics and signal an effort to build a coalition that reaches beyond traditional party lines.
Projected Revenue Loss for Florida School Districts and Counties Under Governor’s Property Tax Reform Proposal
Orange County Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Demings announced Friday he is suspending his 2026 campaign after being diagnosed with a treatable form of prostate cancer.
As Pompano Beach Postmaster, Nicole Lovett oversees delivery operations at the Pompano Beach Processing and Delivery Center (3150 NW 33 Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33069) and eight retail units serving 453,000 residential and business addresses in Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Lighthouse Point, Margate, North Lauderdale, and Pompano Beach. The Pompano Beach team is made up of 619 dedicated employees who provide outstanding mail and package service throughout the area.
June 5, 2026 – Nine youth leaders from the Urban League of Broward County’s Leadership and Civic Engagement Program have embarked on a life-changing journey to Washington, D.C., from June 4–6, 2026, where civic learning, leadership development, and firsthand exposure to the nation’s democratic institutions will come together in an unforgettable experience.
That response echoes across generations and it resonates deeply in the lived experience of many in the Black community. There have been times when resources were limited, doors were closed, opportunities were delayed, and yet life still demanded strength, provision, and perseverance. We all know seasons of “nothing… except.”
The City of Lauderdale Lakes proudly honored internationally acclaimed reggae artist Tarrus Riley with an official proclamation recognizing his outstanding contributions to music, culture, and community service. The proclamation was presented during the 2026 Caribbean American Unity Fest, where Riley served as the event’s headlining performer.
Four decades of service is a remarkable achievement in any profession. It represents commitment, perseverance, leadership, and a dedication to serving others that spans generations. Broward County is fortunate to have two outstanding public servants whose careers exemplify those qualities: Chief Deputy Mary Hall of the Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office and Conrad Strong, Assistant Director of Operations at Port Everglades.