With approval Friday from the Florida House, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s $711 million effort to make housing more affordable for working Floridians is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Over 100 student and a few workers of Florida’s colleges and universities vowed to continue to resist Bill 999, now certain the be Florida law.
A little known fact is that Atlanta’s first Black millionaire, Alonzo Heandon, was born a slave in 1858. He lived as a slave child of his master, Frank Herndon, for seven years before Emancipation.
Messam won a resounding 86% of the vote for his second term, soundly beating Josue LaRose, whose political career was the target of the satirical Colbert Report in 2012.
Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) is pleased to present a mixed media visual art exhibition featuring original works by local ArtsUnited members entitled Shades of Blue. ArtsUnited is Florida’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allies (LGBTQ+) visual and performing arts organization.
Lyrics Lab is one of the most popular open mic nights in South Florida, attracting top talent since its inception in 2014. Now, the Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is developing an EP, Pompano Beach Soundtrack Vol 1., featuring the best of the best! In partnership with The Round Table LLC, this project will capture the unique sound and vibe of Pompano Beach and share it with the world.
“What a joke,” the Governor said in Orange Park, responding to a reporter’s question about the NAACP Florida State conference voting unanimously to appeal to the national organization to issue an advisory to Black people to steer clear of the Sunshine State.
In his new book, Gameness: Land on Your Feet, Not on Your Feelings, licensed counselor and family therapist David Dennis explores what he calls “life’s most important attribute” and the ways in which “gameness” can help people live their lives to their fullest potential.
Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston announced Monday he will step down March 31, giving Gov. Ron DeSantis another opportunity to place his imprint on the state’s highest court.
As Pete carefully excavated sand, it was first discovered that Holness’ first name is Jeptha, not Jeff. Clearing up the name didn’t clear the mud from the path. Ol’ Pete went digging in search of clues that might uncover some truths simply from researching the name, Jeptha.