The Association looks ahead with optimism, anticipating a successful year under the leadership of this committed Executive Board. Each member brings dedication and vision as they continue to uphold and strengthen the organization’s longstanding legacy of excellence within the community and the department.
Browsing: Local News
Over the past few years, many people living in Tallahassee have begun to observe that everyday expenses are becoming more challenging to handle. The cost of groceries, gas, rent, and utilities has slowly increased, which implies families and college students have had to reconsider how they budget their money. Tallahassee has typically been known as a more affordable city when compared to other places in Florida, but inflation and rising housing costs are set to change that. Because of these rising prices, many residents are making changes to how they spend their money in order to keep up with regular living expenses.
At a recent Meeting in the City of Pompano Beach Commission chambers, Commissioner Beverly Perkins of District 4 was proud to present gift cards and well wishes to four Broward County Public School Teachers of The Year from her district.
Perseverance isn’t about being perfect—it’s about not giving up, even when things feel frustrating, slow, or unfair. For teens, that can show up in a lot of ways: struggling in a class, trying out for a team and not making it, dealing with personal problems, or just feeling stuck while everyone else seems to be moving ahead.
Many may remember Coley for being the youngest student to graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from then-Tallahassee Community College
The Community Foundation of Broward and Business for the Arts Broward are proud to debut a new “Lead with Love” mural by visionary artist Cey Adams, a featured attraction in Pompano Beach at Kelly’s Chemicals, 135 NE 1st Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060. This colorful and engaging work of art is the fifth mural in collaboration between the Community Foundation, Business for the Arts Broward and Adams to create nine love-themed murals that foster inspiration, unity and leadership in communities across Broward
For decades, it stood not just as a business site, but as a living testament to vision, sacrifice, and service. Today, it is preparing to become Boulevard Gardens, a 93-unit affordable senior housing development. But long before blueprints and groundbreaking ceremonies, this land carried a different kind of blueprint, one drawn by the hands and hearts of Willie and Loretta London.
In what is quickly shaping into a political storm with far-reaching consequences, the proposed redistricting efforts by Ron DeSantis, combined with the resignation of Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, have set the stage for a high-stakes battle that echoes the aftermath of the passing of Alcee Hastings.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation (SB 1134) banning local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, with local officials who are found to have violated the law subject to removal from office.
There comes a quiet moment in life when you begin to understand something important: not every comment needs a response, not every opinion deserves your attention, and not every voice should carry weight in your spirit. Some shade simply isn’t worth standing under, especially when it comes from a tree that bears no fruit.