The launch of the Palm County (PBC) Black Caucus isn’t political, but it is in response to politics—and the lack of progress on issues important to the community, such as the recent Haitian immigration crisis.
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McLaughlin had battled cancer and other illnesses for some time, but family and friends said she fiercely fought to the end.
During the Covid –19 pandemic, several bars and restaurants suffered due to not serving their usual crowds but that all change when Re-presentative Josie Tomkow District 39 (Rep.) who represents Osceola and Polk counties took the bill into her own hands sponsoring House Bill 329.
As Haiti’s devastating 7.2 earthquake and hurricane Grace’s added injury made the headlines last August, Father Ron Joseph, with the non-profit organization Ministry of Presence, Inc., took a deep breath and added disaster relief to his already long list of things to do.
If you were in Florida any time within the last 50 years, there is a good chance you heard Chico the Virgo on the radio. Sylvester Wesley had a love for broadcasting as early as his high school years growing up in Broward County. He took on the name Chico the Virgo, and there was a radio legend in the making.
The un-resting place at Westview Community Cemetery
Pfizer/BioNTech awaits authorization of a Covid-19 vaccine for kids younger than 12.
Child prodigy Ransom Dominic Johnson, III has written an exciting new children’s novel series inspiring young readers to overcome challenges through positive affirmations, problem solving and teamwork.
Her inspiration to venture into the business world is credited to many things including how she was brought up and the lessons she learned from her father. Now, being the founder of a new makeup line, she named Lipmatic, Destiny says she has been able to achieve that much because of some important nuggets she got from her dad as she grew up.
*The Florida Department of Health has suspended daily case and vaccine reports. The department will instead post weekly updates. The numbers reported here reflect the number of new cases and deaths for the previous week, September 17 – September 23.