Florida’s education chief confirmed that a formal probe is underway after Broward County’s top elected school official admitted that taxpayer funds paid for a partisan event ticket.
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Florida Memorial University (FMU) will celebrate its 2026 graduating class during its annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8:00AM. in the FMU Wellness Center. This year’s ceremony, themed “Built on Legacy ~ Bound for Greatness”, will highlight the university’s enduring heritage and the achievements of its newest alumni.
Alex Vindman and his wife Rachel were all smiles when he walked into the Division of Elections office to qualify as a Democrat to run for the US Senate. The quite unassuming man decided to meet the moment and get in the race. While pundits say, “Vindman has an uphill climb,” excited political insiders say the contrary. The 50-year-old retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel appeals to voters exhausted by the chaos. Armed with honesty and integrity, Vindman defines himself by those traits. He was the primary witness against President Donald Trump in the 2019 impeachment trial. He was also a member of the National Security Council and testified that he witnessed Trump pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to investigate Joe Biden and his son before the 2020 election.
“Broward County Animal Care plays a vital role in protecting public safety and supporting the well-being of our communities
The Social Clownz of Kazah Temple #149 AEAONMS, Inc. recently presented a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving graduating high school senior from Miami-Dade County.
Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering youth development, family strengthening, and community empowerment services to underserved populations, has launched its H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Every Area of Relationships Thrive) Family Strengthening Program in Broward and Palm Beach counties. This new five-year initiative, funded by a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance, will help adults and couples strengthen relationships, improve parenting, and build family stability through workshops, personalized support, and services including childcare, transportation, and counseling.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress, making what she describes as a principled decision to step away from Washington to fully defend her name and continue serving the people of Florida’s 20th Congressional District without distraction.
Corporal Joshua “Josh” Corruth, a native of Pompano Beach, has been officially identified after being listed as Missing in Action during the Korean War—bringing closure to a story that began in sacrifice and now ends in remembrance.
When people say America is “bad,” it’s not really about one person or one moment. It’s deeper than that. As teens, we’re growing up in a time where we’re starting to ask real questions, and one of those questions is how did things get like this? America didn’t just become this way overnight. It was built on decisions, systems, and choices that go all the way back to the beginning. And if we’re being honest, some parts of history are easier for people to talk about than others, especially when it comes to African American history.
The Westside community continues to celebrate a remarkable display of academic excellence as National Achievers students delivered outstanding performances at this year’s Brain Bowl Competition. From team victories to individual honors, these young scholars demonstrated that preparation, discipline, and talent remain the foundation of success.