Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Petty Officer Carl Roche, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serves as a Sailor in the U.S. Navy Reserve and is assigned to Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Houston.
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Hans Ottinot, a prominent South Florida attorney, has been appointed this week as the interim city attorney for Lauderhill, a role that comes with a significant price tag for taxpayers. City records reveal that Ottinot will earn over $1 million annually in retainer fees.
During this unprecedented storm season, Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton caused significant impacts across the state of Florida. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) responded swiftly to each storm, restoring power to impacted customers in a matter of days. Just as importantly, FPL’s enhancements to the electric grid, including building stronger infrastructure, undergrounding power lines and deploying smart grid technology continued to benefit customers and helped to avoid outages and speed restoration.
The Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) is proud to announce a $500,000 investment in a collaborative partnership with Legal Aid Service of Broward County, the Broward County Human Services Department (BCHD), and the Manne Foundation to expand Legal Aid’s Homelessness Prevention Program. This initiative will provide critical legal and financial support to children and families at risk of eviction, addressing the growing housing crisis in Broward County.
Every child deserves a merry and bright holiday! With that message in mind, the Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation (JTCHF) and the Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) recently hosted their Annual Toy Drive at the JTCHS Dr. Fatima Zafar Center in Liberty City.
Black excellence was on full display Saturday during the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce’s (MDCC) 19th Annual Holiday Gala at the Hilton Miami Downtown. The event also marked 50 years of MDCC’s commitment to supporting Black businesses.
Originally a business administration major in the School of Business and Industry (SBI), Palmer soon understood her passion was not in spreadsheets. After being featured in Pink’s promotions, Palmer realized she wanted to explore a modeling career. She met with the owner of a Miami-based modeling agency who offered some harsh, but ultimately valuable advice.
On Dec. 19 at 4 p.m., the City of Miami Gardens will host a street renaming ceremony to honor the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and its Rho Sigma Chapter, marking a significant moment in the fraternity’s history. The event, set to take place at Dr. Lester Brown Park, follows a resolution passed by the city council on Oct. 23, 2024, sponsored by Councilmember Reggie Leon.
Attending law school can sometimes feel like a long and challenging process; however, two graduates from the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law discovered friendship and motivation through their collective desire to pursue their dreams to become attorneys. A chance meeting for Christina Lanzilla and Stephanie Maines through a mutual acquaintance birthed an unbreakable friendship forged during the demanding journey through law school. The new BFFs (Best Friends Forever) will graduate and participate in the Fall 2024 commencement exercises in Tallahassee on Saturday, Dec. 14.
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) recently announced the reopening of two student loan repayment plans to give borrowers more options to keep their payments low. The Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Repayment and Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) plans offer credit for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and income-driven repayment (IDR) to eligible borrowers enrolled in the currently enjoined Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, as well as additional terms that borrowers may wish to consider.