The traffic stop has nonetheless reopened long-simmering questions about how JSO treats Black residents, and the wisdom of what are known as pretextual traffic stops – a tactic in which police stop drivers for minor traffic infractions with the underlying goal of searching the car. Critics of such stops have said they disproportionately affect Black drivers and erode community trust.
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Marketing professionals Angela D. Amos, Samuel K. Doss and Gregg M. Goldstein, attorney Meisha K. Coulter and mortgage broker Scott Brian Roberts have joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s Board of Directors.
Broward County Public Schools becomes the first district nationwide to implement innovative platform that connects schools directly with local businesses
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — A landlord has filed an eviction complaint against U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, who represents Florida’s 7th Congressional District, alleging that Mills failed to pay tens of thousands of dollars in rent on a luxury apartment in Washington, D.C.
For so many in the African American community and across the world, the loss of Malcolm Jamal Warner is one that cuts deep. His passing feels personal, like we’ve lost a brother, a storyteller, a visionary. It’s not just the end of a remarkable life, but the departure of a rare and radiant talent who gave of himself in every role, every note, and every word.
Meet Jeremiah Gauthier, a proud Broward native and senior at Florida A&M University, majoring in computer engineering. This rising Rattler is making big waves at Verizon, where he’s applying his skills to design and maintain the cooling systems that keep the network running smoothly.
The Annual Shower2Empower Community Baby Shower was a beautiful celebration of love, support, and community, bringing together more than 200 new and expectant parents this past week.
Just as safety is always top-of-mind for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), customers should make it a top priority, too. Here are a few tips from FPL to help customers safely prepare for an approaching storm:
Grant from the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, the PGA TOUR’s premier South Florida event. This transformative gift will support the launch of FMU’s collegiate Golf Club, officially set to debut in Spring 2026. The funding will equip student-athletes with the tools to explore the sport, sharpen their skills, and build a legacy of excellence on the greens.
Driskell, who faces term limits, will seek the seat currently held by Sen. Darryl Rouson, who himself is leaving office due to term limits.