Q: My Babygirl just turned 17, she wants more independence, but I’m worried about safety with her friends, school and choices — how should I handle it? Signed, Scared Mommy A: Babyyyy, welcome to the teenage years — where they swear they’re grown, but still can’t keep their room or their ass clean. Let me
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Florida is running a stress test on democracy, and under Gov. Ron DeSantis, the results are not inspiring. From classroom censorship to policing culture wars and bending the rules around public money, the throughline is power over people. And yes, that includes the First Lady, Casey DeSantis, and the now-infamous “missing” $10 million that still
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“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” – Matthew 17:20 (NIV) Obstacles. Roadblocks. Setbacks. Pitfalls. Disappointments. Heartaches. Pain. They will all show up in life—not as random
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Dear Annie, I’ve been with my girl for a little over a year now, and things are mostly smooth—except for one big problem. My mom doesn’t vibe with her, and my girl doesn’t really mess with my mom either. Anytime there’s a family event, I’m low-key stressed, like I’m waiting for some drama to pop
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PRIDE As a journalist, I take pride in my communication skills, in building trust in the community, and acting as liaison between government officials and residents. While I am proud of my role as a journalist, it isn’t the role that I am most proud of. Aside from my faith in the Lord and my
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