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Tracking two areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean...where the systems may move in the days ahead
The National Hurricane Center has highlighted two areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean. Both tropical waves are being monitored for possible development over the next 7 days. In the central tropical Atlantic an area of interest with a 50% chance of development is moving in a westerly direction. Most...
Is DeSantis losing his grip on Florida?
Days into an ever-evolving saga over the fate of Florida’s parks, Gov. Ron DeSantis had a revolt on his hands. “Over my dead body,” U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, a Treasure Coast Republican, posted on the social media site X after the state floated putting a golf course in a Martin County state park.
Christian Warriors take Message to the Streets Advocating to Stop the Violence
Israelites United In Christ (IUIC) Jacksonville, joined by IUIC Memphis, NOLA, Tallahassee, ATL, Miami, Mississippi, Orlando, Tampa, and a host of other warriors from across the nation recently marched on Moncrief to demonstrate solidarity and show Black men advocating to stop the violence. Their message to others is that people of color can unite without resorting to gangs.
Florida County Shuts Schools Amidst Integration Struggles
The Madison County School District is figuring out its future amid consolidating schools and struggling with racial and economic integration at its educational institutions. The Associated Press (AP) reported on August 24 that the school district had decided to consolidate its remaining three elementary schools. The rural area’s public school system reportedly has less than 1,700 students.
Georgia mom blames DFCS for teen daughter's stillbirth, claims state denied prenatal care
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- A middle Georgia mom says the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services denied prenatal to her pregnant daughter in the state's care which she believes resulted in the birth of a stillborn baby. Sabella Louis is a mom of 7 children who were placed into...
St. Augustine woman who is a retired educator celebrates her 100th birthday
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A retired educator celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday. Johnnie Mae Van is a St. Augustine native who has degrees in Math, Chemistry and Spanish from Florida A&M University and Columbia University. She briefly taught in several cities nationwide and in Mexico. Ms. Van eventually...
Enhancing Voter Engagement: Florida Rising’s HBCU Tour
MIAMI – Florida Rising, a leading organization committed to enhancing voter engagement across the state of Florida, is proud to announce the launch of its HBCU Tour. This initiative is aimed at increasing voter participation among students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across Florida. The inaugural event is taking place at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University during the first home game of the season in Tallahassee, Florida.
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