Fort Lauderdale
By Attiyya Atkins What do the Blanche Ely Museum and Attucks Middle School have in common? They are stops on Broward County’s interactive map called Threads. Threads is a joint project between Broward County Transit and the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC). The interactive map showcases the rich black history throughout Broward
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By Kristen Hernandez The Dining Divas spiced up Fort Lauderdale with the debut of WE TV’s popular, ultra-chic foodie reality show. The red-carpet event at Sistrunk’s historical Smitty’s Wings, located at 1134 NW 6th Street, had all the right ingredients. It was a fusion of local celebrities, Florida politicians, food enthusiasts garnished with stars. Dining
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A shooting in Oakland Park left one dead and another wounded, and detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding this fatal incident. The shooting occurred shortly before 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, near the 3000 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard. According to investigators, BSO Oakland Park District
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By Kristen Hernandez Fort Lauderdale, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office announced deputies have arrested Fort Lauderdale resident, Ashley Nicole Bernard, 29, after police said she made bomb threats that targeted the Broward County Courthouse, Hollywood Police Station and an area hospital on Tuesday, September 19th. According to the arrest report, Bernard was charged with three
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What better way to celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month than ringing the bell at an end-of-chemo-party? The pediatric oncology team at Broward Health Medical Center cheered on Melynanie (Melanie) while she rang the bell to celebrate the end of her cancer treatment. The 13-year-old Fort Lauderdale resident was diagnosed with high-risk leukemia and developed diabetes
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