The U.S. Senate Budget Committee on Thursday requested a wide range of documents and information from Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp., raising questions about climate risks and whether the federal government could be asked to bail out Citizens if a major hurricane hits.
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One of the biggest parts of a $1.3 billion tax package passed this spring will take hold Friday: a cut in Florida’s commercial-lease tax from 5.5 percent to 4.5 percent.
Arguing the law is “entirely incompatible with the First Amendment,” two industry groups Thursday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a ruling that blocked key parts of a 2021 Florida law placing restrictions on large social-media companies.
Administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community supporters are being asked to donate bicycles, toys, and other gifts to brighten the season for the region’s less fortunate children. All deans/vice presidents and directors are asked to donate bikes and helmets. The 2022 Toy Drive surpassed 1,000 gifts.
A Senate Republican on Monday filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent the state and local governments from paying reparations to descendants of slaves. Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, filed the proposal (SJR 582) for consideration during the 2024 legislative session, which will start in January.
Hip Hip Hooray. Super Pete has committed to listening to the community. It is time for the community to wake up and have a seat at the table before they and their children become the main course.
Growing the Voices of Our Future The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these editorial contributions made by local students. The Israel-Hamas truce persists as…
Recognizing the importance of raising awareness and funding for such causes, she decided to take action. In her journey towards recovery, Hyvelle found solace in creating a support and resource group that provides a safe haven for other individuals faced with similar circumstances. Thus, her nonprofit organization Heart Sistas was born. A non-profit organization dedicated to heart health and awareness.
This grant funding will help to position the organization to better meet the ongoing need. H.O.M.E.S., Inc. stands for Housing Opportunities, Mortgage Assistance, & Effective Neighborhood Solutions, Incorporated. The organization was founded in 1998 by attorney Katharine Barry as a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide “quality community and economic development benefiting at-risk/disadvantaged lower income Broward County residents and neighborhoods.”
Because there is still such negativity surrounding those who are living with the HIV/AIDS virus this loving couple did not want to use their names. Yes LOVE is greater than the stigma however, we have to make sure. With assistance in writing this story for World AIDS Day, the world can read another true love story. We love her story. She was willing to print her name but he was not ready. The both agreed to the publication. With a few edits it is all her thoughts.