“Few people in South Florida care more about our troubled waters than Thurlow-Lippisch, and her presence on the board — her constant questioning and requests for district officials to put complex topics into language the layman can understand — has been hugely beneficial,” the group, formerly known as Bullsugar, said in a news release Tuesday that described the situation as “a case study of how politics pollutes Florida’s waters.”
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People on the Move, June 20, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis trimmed $510.9 million from a record-high state spending plan signed Thursday, with nearly one-fifth of the cuts coming from a single program designed to keep swaths of rural property from commercial and residential development.
Advances: Week of June 18, 2023
If Not Now When -Soon Come
One of the most dangerous hours in America is now 11 o’clock on Sunday morning. Previously considered a time of peace and tranquility, this hour has become a hotbed of danger and violence. The shift in danger can be attributed to various factors, including the changing landscape of societal norms and the influence of technological advancements.
Florida Celebrity Centenarian 105-year-old Magnolia B. Jackson, visit Bass Park Water Aerobics Club.
The Sistrunk Historical Organization is pleased to present its annual collegiate scholarship competition that presents a financial need. The scholarship is available to all 2023 graduating seniors that plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university or vocational school as a full-time student in the fall.
Kaylan Striggles and Richard Yeargin III is proud to announce, “Father to Fatherless,” a transformative event aimed at empowering fathers or father figures, including women, to guide young men in their search for identity within minority communities. This event will take place on June 16th, starting at 6pm with meet and greet opportunities, including pictures and a book signing with the author. The program will commence promptly at 7pm, providing a platform for open discussions and networking.
In February 2023, the Florida Department of Education convened a statewide group of content experts to review current state academic standards for alignment to s. 1003.42 F.S., as amended by House Bill 7 (2022). After their initial review, the decision was made to draft a new K-12 African American History strand of social studies standards and benchmarks.