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     Briefs filed Friday at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals offer clashing views of treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, particularly for adolescents with gender dysphoria.

    Few figures in American history are as revered as Harriet Tubman. Her journey from a life of enslavement to that of a liberator is nothing short of remarkable. Born into adversity, she became a guiding light in the pursuit of freedom and equality. Harriet Tubman’s story is a testament to courage, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of justice.

      The Black Achievers Program celebrates the contributions of inspiring members of South Florida’s Black community. The program was first established in 1992 as the African American Achievers Awards and was the vision of automotive legend Jim Moran. Over the years, more than 160 individuals have been recognized for positively impacting the world around them, and over $700,000 has been donated to nonprofit organizations on the honorees’ behalf.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is trying to fend off a potential class-action lawsuit that alleges the state has not provided adequate information to Medicaid beneficiaries before dropping them from the health-care program.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Shavaris Robinson, from Deerfield Beach, Florida, administers the influenza vaccine to a Sailor on the mess decks aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 5.