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Weekly Roundup: Big Paydays, Big Charges

   The charges marked the culmination of state probes launched after The Miami Herald reported on compensation paid to leaders of the coalition. They also came after Carr two years ago agreed to pay $2.1 million as part of a settlement of civil lawsuits centered on the state’s attempt to claw back “exorbitant” compensation. […]

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Report Details Voucher Growth

Nearly 123,000 new students have received private-school vouchers after state lawmakers this year passed a major expansion of voucher programs, while a group that administers the programs says they will not bring an “exodus” from public schools as critics have predicted. […]

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LIFENET4FAMILIES ANNOUNCES HONOREES FOR ITS CASINO ROYALE ANNUAL GALA 2023 ON OCTOBER 7 AT THE VENUE

LifeNet4Families, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness, hunger, and poverty, has announced the honorees for its Casino Royale Annual Gala 2023 fundraiser set to take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, at The Venue (2345 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale). Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. of Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC, Kathleen Cannon, president and CEO of United Way of Broward County and Robert Taylor, president and CEO of BBI have been named as Leaders of Distinction while Publix Supermarket Charities, Inc. and Downtown Photo will be celebrated as 2023 Community Service Honorees for their contributions to serving and stabilizing the impoverished as well as promoting health and well-being in South Florida. WPLG Local 10’s Emmy-award Winning Anchor Calvin Hughes will host the engaging and elegant night of excitement and purpose. […]

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JM Family Celebrate ‘South Florida’s Achievers

     Black Achievers Program celebrates the contributions of inspiring members of South Florida’s Black community. The program was first established in 1992 as the African American Achievers Awards and was the vision of automotive legend Jim Moran. Over the years, more than 160 individuals have been recognized for positively impacting the world around them, and over $700,000 has been donated to nonprofit organizations on the honorees’ behalf. […]

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Lots of Treats at October’s Old Town Untapped

     Summer is over and the original Old Town Untapped is back and chock full of treats for art lovers! Pompano Beach Arts is proud to kick-off the season with the beloved first-Friday event, this month features jam band Funkin’ Grateful, rocking an original tribute to the Grateful Dead. Enjoy the opening of the new exhibit at BaCA, Roots of an Identity by the Latin American Arts Pavilion, and meet October’s Artist of the Month, Michele Del Campo. […]

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A Colorado police officer who gained national attention

A Colorado police officer who gained national attention for placing a handcuffed suspect into a police vehicle that was subsequently struck by a train has been sentenced to 30 months of probation and ordered to complete 100 hours of community service. The incident occurred when the officer, whose name is not disclosed in the provided information, arrested a suspect, and placed them in the back of a police car. […]