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   Hop on the ARTY VAN GOGH bus this summer and create art! This program is sponsored by the Broward Public Library Foundation​.

   The City of Fort Lauderdale has officially recognized the exceptional contributions of two longtime community leaders, Mr. David Nuby and Mr. John Wimberly, by proclaiming June 29, 2025, as David Nuby and John Wimberly Day. This honor celebrates their lifelong dedication to public service, education, mentorship, and community empowerment throughout Florida.

       A brother and sister are running against each other for a Florida Senate seat, and their mother has already chosen a side.

      A 49-year-old Canadian man detained by U.S. immigration authorities in South Florida has died in federal custody, marking another death in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities this year.

     Bowl for Kids’ Sakes: Superheroes in Action raised more than $69,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward, which ignites the power and promise of youth by establishing professionally supported mentoring relationships. Milbery & Kesselman CPAs was the presenting sponsor of this year’s Superhero-themed bowling event.

  Meeting Mr. Bobby Henry was nothing short of a blessing—an experience that left a lasting impression on me both personally and professionally. Sitting across from a man who is so deeply rooted in truth, legacy, and Black excellence felt like a moment of pure alignment. He did not view me just as your average high school student but as a young lady with the aspiration to change the face of Black youth in Journalism. He truly took the time to get to know my goals, my heart, my values, and my spirit. He challenged my mind, posing questions that made me reflect and think of things on a more intense level.

New research zeroes in on households living paycheck to paycheck, yet often with income that’s too high for assistance

   The driving force behind this historic event was Ms. Shauna Hicks-Lee, a woman of vision, conviction, and tenacity. “Juneteenth marks freedom,” she said in an interview held during the celebration, “but we know freedom didn’t come easy—and in many ways, we’re still fighting for it.” Black liberation today means visibility and ownership in spaces once closed off. “Once upon a time,” she reflected, “we didn’t have access to facilities like this. Now we do. Now people who don’t look like us see our vision and support us. That is part of liberation.”

Marva Johnson would win a unanimous vote of the Florida Board of Governors, but that came after another grueling round of stakeholder testimony opposing her appointment as  Florida A&M University president. All thirteen alumni, students, and faculty denounced her candidacy, qualifications, and the selection process that brought her to the post that would pay her nearly $900,000.00 annually. 

        The Miami City Commission voted Tuesday to shift municipal elections to even-numbered years to coincide with state and federal contests. The 3-2 vote advances a proposal that would delay the city’s upcoming November election until 2026, effectively extending the terms of current commissioners — including those facing term limits — without requiring voter approval.