– The CSC is expecting to budget up to $4.1 million in FY 26/27 for the New Diversion Alternatives for Youth (New DA Y) 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP). The intent of this RFP is to provide innovative diversion and civil citation programming for youth that will reduce recidivism and deeper-end involvement within the juvenile justice system.
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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, a 35-acre subtropical estate and historic museum located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, welcomes visitors to experience ZimSculpt, its new outdoor exhibit celebrating contemporary Zimbabwean stone sculptures. ZimSculpt has transformed the historic estate into a global showcase of Zimbabwean art, culture, and craftsmanship.
The nation remains deeply divided and emotionally charged after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol agent during federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota part of a broader crackdown that has already seen another fatal shooting earlier this month. The incident has triggered widespread protests, political backlashes, and a surge of voices demanding accountability from federal authorities.
Girls in Christ, Inc. (GIC), is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to growing girls ages 10-18 in Confidence, Christ and Community. GIC proudly announces its move into a new program space alongside the award of two major grants totaling $40,000 from the Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium and a Capacity Building Grant from Children’s Services. This milestone marks a powerful season of growth for GIC’s Sunflower Garden, where girls are cultivated, supported, and empowered to flourish.
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has donated an Electrathon electric vehicle (EV) build kit to students at Miami Carol City Senior High School, home to an Electric Vehicle Automotive Technology Magnet Program.
Today, Florida Senator Shevrin Jones (SD-34) bill to create a Blue Envelope Program and make interactions safer between people with autism and law enforcement during roadside interactions passed the Criminal Justice committee unanimously.
Happenings At The ARRLCC
The Hazelle P. Rogers Multipurpose Center now stands where generations of Broward residents have gathered—seniors, families, youth, immigrants, and longtime homeowners alike. For those of us who have watched Lauderdale Lakes evolve over decades, this moment felt deeply personal.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, a 35-acre subtropical estate and historic museum located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, welcomes visitors to experience ZimSculpt, its new outdoor exhibit celebrating contemporary Zimbabwean stone sculptures. ZimSculpt has transformed the historic estate into a global showcase of Zimbabwean art, culture, and craftsmanship.
Last Wednesday, a Broward County Circuit Court judge granted a temporary injunction in a lawsuit filed in mid-September 2025 by approximately 50 members of First Baptist Church Piney Grove, Inc. The court determined that the dispute before it did not involve religious doctrine, but rather church governance and financial authority, placing the matter squarely within the court’s jurisdiction.