The Family of the late Hubert and Alberta Timmons proudly announces the graduation of Dr. Susanne L. Timmons, Ph.D. from Walden University. Dr. Timmons earned her doctoral degree in Public Policy and Administration, with a concentration in Law and Policy. She is also a published author, recognized for her work titled, “Influence of Incomplete and Unverified Vote-by-Mail Ballots on Mail-In Voting.”
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In the bustling halls of a Fort Lauderdale magnet school, a pivotal moment quietly unfolded for a young girl named Rhone. Little did she know, a seemingly small decision by her mother—signing her up for the school’s Air Force ROTC program—would set her on a path to becoming one of the Army’s most accomplished leaders. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Rhone serves as the Battalion Commander of the 302d Signal Battalion, headquartered at Fort Detrick, Maryland, playing a critical role in ensuring the digital infrastructure that powers America’s military operations.
This pass week marked a memorable milestone as all five commissioners officially took their oaths to serve and represent our community.
As part of the settlement, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department agreed to adopt or maintain policies to prevent a repeat of what Ratlieff suffered. The agreement (see below) specifies that the city must use SWAT and tactical and training policies for crowd management and control “consistent with the standard promulgated by the National Tactical Officers Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).”
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County raised $400,000 at Déjà Vu Goes Country, presented by JM Family Enterprises and hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, featuring country music’s iconic feel-good duo, LOCASH. Proceeds of the event support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward’s lifechanging mentoring programs and will go directly toward matching Littles on the organization’s waitlist.
Founded in 1896, Overtown is one of the oldest Black communities in Florida. It was incorporated only 31 years after the Civil War with the aid of the Black vote. Black men were temporarily granted the right to vote so that both Miami and Overtown could become cities. Soon thereafter the state rescinded their right to vote. That move was indicative of Overtown’s Jim Crow era name of “Colored Town.” Overtown was built by those same Black men who also helped build the rest of Miami and the county’s portion of the Florida East Coast Railway. At that time South Blacks were not allowed to live in the same neighborhoods as Whites, so they built their homes on the unsuitable side of new railroad tracks. This created a hotbed for Black business.
Their collection comprises over 3,000 works, including paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and artifacts from the 18th century to the present. Many of the pieces are rare and often overlooked by traditional art institutions, highlighting the resilience and creativity of Black artists throughout history. The Kinseys have intentionally ensured that their collection reflects the accomplishments of individuals and the collective journey of Black people in America.
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland announced Monday that he will run to become the top Democrat on the powerful House Judiciary Committee next year, directly challenging fellow Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler as the party prepares to fight a second Trump administration and an emboldened Republican majority.
Jacksonville was recently ranked fifth for U.S. cities with the most “brain gain” by USA Today. Cities with brain gain are those that are successfully attracting and retaining college-educated individuals. Communities with a net loss of college graduates experience “brain drain.”
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