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         It was a wonderful experience filled with joy, talent, and school spirit. The Rock Island Performing Arts Team did an outstanding job preparing the students, and the children delivered an amazing Christmas program that showcased their hard work, confidence, and creativity. The entire show was uplifting and beautifully executed, making it a night to remember for students, families, and staff.    

       As Christmas Day approaches, family, friends, and community members are preparing to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone—the 100th birthday of Mary Chrissie Brinson, an extraordinary Woman of God whose life has been marked by faith, service, and unconditional love. On December 25, she will be honored not only for reaching a centennial birthday, but for the legacy she has built through devotion to God and dedication to others.

       Kathleen De Jesus was reported missing from Deerfield Beach. She was last seen around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday near the 100 block of Fourth Avenue. At the time, she was wearing a white shirt and black pants.

Sometimes, we get so caught up in chasing what’s next that we forget what got us here. We forget the people who believed in us when we doubted ourselves, the ones who stayed up late helping us study, the mentors who gave us tough love, and the community that kept us grounded when we didn’t have much to stand on. Whether it’s a degree, a promotion, or a little more financial security, those wins can slowly make us forget that success doesn’t mean we’ve “made it”, it means we’ve been entrusted with a little more to give back.

Dr. John Johnson II in his book , already endorsed to become a “Best Seller,” is entitled, “DEMOCRACY: A HOUSE OF CARDS.” He exposes the fragility of our democratic systems in a divided America. He then delivers the message no one wants to hear, white supremacy isn’t democracy’s tragic flaw, it’s the weapon being used to kill it. This isn’t just another political autopsy; it’s a battle plan. He prescribes the “Nuclear Black Out/Boycott.” A strategy that hits power where it hurts: the wallet. Destroyers of democracy understand only one language, money. The perpetrators are  named and the stakes are clear. The House  of Cards is collapsing! 

     Just days after Florida Politics reported that U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is fundraising off of federal charges that she stole millions in COVID funds, Manley is also asking for campaign donations while citing the report.

     This week, Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) “elves” worked their magic, decorating three U.S. Army veterans’ home for the holidays with thousands of sparkling LED lights, solar-powered displays and other energy-efficient décor.

       The recent announcement that Tom Jenkins’ Barbecue will permanently close its doors in December sent waves of emotion through members of the Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Reactions ranged from shock and disbelief to deep remorse and reflection. I, too, found myself needing a moment to reconcile the news, fully appreciating that 39 years of sustained excellence—especially in an industry where nearly 90 percent of startups fail—is nothing short of remarkable. Lending institutions are often hesitant, even fearful, at the prospect of financing small, independent food ventures.

-The 17th Judicial Circuit is delighted to announce the appointment of Pascale Achille to the Circuit Court bench. Governor Ron DeSantis made the appointment on Monday to fill the vacancy created by the August 15th resignation of Judge Gary M. Farmer, Jr.

The Dillard High School (DHS) community, family, and former students have spent the last six months honoring the late, beloved educator and choral director, Rhoda Glasco Snead Collins, with heartfelt tributes. The celebrations achieved their final, poignant milestone on Friday, December 12, with the installation of her official portrait at its permanent home, the Old Dillard Museum.