Growing up in Northwest Fort Lauderdale, I didn’t 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.
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Recently, Florida Power & Light (FPL) rejected joining a settlement brought forth by the Office of Public Counsel (OPC), Floridians Against Increased Rates, and EarthJustice — representing Florida Rising and League of Latin American Citizens. The proposal outlines slashing FPL’s 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, Incorporated® 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 DeSantis’ 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 “Preserving Our Stories: The Life and Times of Dox Thrash,” 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 Women’s Equality Day on Tuesday, honoring the ratification of the 19th Amendment and highlighting the role of women in policing.
But Florida is placing restrictions on what recipients can buy in an effort to promote healthier food choices.
What should be a historic moment for Florida Memorial University — the appointment of its first-ever alumnus as president — may be spiraling into a bitter power struggle and looming legal battle.