Christian Keyes, in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedŽ Zeta Rho Omega Chapter and AKAdemic Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, is now accepting applications for the 2025 Christian Keyes College Scholarship program. The application deadline is September 7, 2025.
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      At the request of Lauderhill Mayor Denise D. Grant, the Commission presented Ms. Edde Campbell with the prestigious Key to the City in recognition of her tireless and selfless service to the community. Ms. Campbell, a respected leader and advocate, was celebrated for her unwavering commitment to reentry efforts and homelessness support services for more than 20 years.
       Growing up in Northwest Fort Lauderdale, I didnât always realize just how much was being poured into me. But as I reflect now in my role as a husband, father, community servant, and fraternity brother, I can clearly see the countless ways that prayer, perseverance, and patience shaped my path.
Recently, Florida Power & Light (FPL) rejected joining a settlement brought forth by the Office of Public Counsel (OPC), Floridians Against Increased Rates, and EarthJustice â representing Florida Rising and League of Latin American Citizens. The proposal outlines slashing FPLâs rate request nearly in half and lowers the return on equity (ROE) below the current level.
Victor George Spirits (VGS) the independent family-owned company behind award-winning Fort Mose Whiskey and Victor George Vodka is expanding distribution into North Carolina and South Carolina.
      On August 30, 2025, Hard Rock Stadium overflowed with HBCU glory. The Orange Blossom Classic gathered Howard Bisons and Florida A&M Rattlers in a hard-fought game for the crown.
On June 28, 2025, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedÂŽ Zeta Rho Omega Chapter, in partnership with The AKAdemic Foundation, Incorporated, celebrated an extraordinary milestone, 70 years of unwavering service, sisterhood, and community impact. The sold-out anniversary gala, held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida, welcomed members, civic leaders, and community supporters for an inspiring celebration.
      Gov. Ron DeSantisâ administration, through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), ordered Fort Lauderdale to remove the road decorations by Sept. 4 or face removal by the state itself.
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum will hold âPreserving Our Stories: The Life and Times of Dox Thrash,â a community heritage reception and presentation of a rare, oil-on-canvas painting by innovative painter Dox Thrash. Speaker Ron Rumford, an expert on the artist from the Harlem Renaissance period, will present.
     The Florida Association of Women Law Enforcement Professionals (FAWLEP) joined national observances of Womenâs Equality Day on Tuesday, honoring the ratification of the 19th Amendment and highlighting the role of women in policing.