The 17th Judicial Circuit is pleased to announce that Trial Court Administrator Joseph D’Amico has been named co-editor of Court Manager, a national publication that focuses on ethics and the courts, technology and the judiciary and court management issues.
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Trade assistance for Haiti, negotiated by Florida lawmakers, failed to survive a three-day dash before Christmas to keep the federal government running.
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announces Antonio Witherspoon as the new University Registrar, effective Jan. 3, 2025. A three-time graduate of FAMU, Witherspoon brings a wealth of experience in academic administration, student services, and civic leadership to his new role.
Ten laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect Wednesday. They were among 299 bills approved by the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis, the majority of which took effect July 1.
As the calendar turns toward 2025, The Carrie Meek Foundation is laying the groundwork for an expansive future that honors the legacy of Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek while addressing the evolving needs of Miami-Dade County’s communities. From workforce development in aviation to community-based safety initiatives, the foundation is focused on building sustainable, impactful solutions for the region’s Black and brown neighborhoods.
In a revealing new report titled “Colleagues in Crisis,” Wysa, a provider of AI-driven mental health support, has uncovered troubling insights into the mental health challenges facing American workers. Based on a 2024 survey of over 2,000 U.S. employees, the report reveals that mental health struggles are not only prevalent but also worsening, with many workers feeling unsupported by their employers.
While completing his bus route, Marcelin noticed a visually impaired gentleman struggling to navigate the chaotic eight lane intersection. Recognizing the man’s difficulty, Marcelin didn’t hesitate. He stopped his bus, stepped out, and guided the man safely across the bustling roadway to the correct bus stop, ensuring his safety and comfort.
The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one of its last acts for the year.
More than 2 million kids in the state could again miss out on the SUN Bucks program, or summer EBT, if the Florida Department of Children and Families doesn’t tell the federal government by Jan. 1 that it plans to administer it, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates.
However, while we can be credited for many of the greatest parts of modern culture, we often fail to recognize how our hardships have affected our physical, mental, and emotional health as individuals and families. It has become the norm for us to ignore “signs of weakness” and uphold this narrative of a strong Black man or woman. While this seems like no big deal in your personal life, this can and has become detrimental to the advancement of Black people when passed from generation to generation. However, in 2025 and beyond, we will address and break these common generational cycles so that every generation after us is closer to positive health in all aspects.