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The discovery of a police officer’s body in a yard has led to a legal saga as prosecutors level murder charges against his girlfriend. The case unfolds amid her steadfast claim of being framed. The deceased officer’s tragic demise, shrouded in mystery, has raised significant scrutiny over the circumstances surrounding his death

Dr. Jessika S.  Timmons, a native  of Lauderhill, Florida had the distinct pleasure of being sworn in by the Broward County School Board on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, as Assistant Principal of Bennett Elementary School. This promotion is well-deserved and shows proof of her dedication to her students and community

From Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Dr. Fred Williams of Dublin City Schools named Georgia State Superintendent of the Year 2023. Sponsored by the Georgia School Superintendents Association, this distinction recognizes district leaders across the state who are making a positive difference in the lives of the students they serve.

Florida continues to grow as it attracts people from other parts of the U.S., but that growth is projected to slow in the coming years as groups that have been moving to Florida in droves get older, according to state economists.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday pitched a $114.4 billion budget for next fiscal year that includes a variety of tax cuts and spending on such things as teacher salary increases and police recruitment bonuses.

      President Joe Biden on Monday, Dec. 11, announced the first preliminary agreement under the CHIPS and Science Act to bolster America’s semiconductor industry and strengthen national security. The groundbreaking deal, aimed at revitalizing U.S. leadership in semiconductors, already has spurred over $230 billion in planned investments in the sector since its inception.

The Biden administration this week urged an appeals court to uphold a ruling that Florida violated federal law by blocking Medicaid coverage for transgender people seeking hormone therapy and puberty blockers.

CareerSource Broward is excited to announce that registration is now open for Broward County employers interested in participating in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) 2024. This program offers a unique opportunity for local businesses to host career-minded youth eager to gain valuable on-the-job experience during the summer months. Broward County employers can now register for the Summer Youth Employment Program at https://careersourcebroward.com/syep-emp.