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U.S. Senator from South Carolina Lindsey Graham (Photo courtesy of Facebook) By David L. Snelling MIAMI – Long time Republican South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, died after a “brief and sudden illness” according to USA Today. He was 71. Graham, an attorney by trade, was first elected to the Senate in 2003 after serving in the Congress and the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Photo courtesy Foxweather.com MIAMI – While crews were battling the brush fire spreading across West Miami-Dade, some members of the Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue performed water life safety demonstrations to keep beach goers safe during the summer time. The MDFR conducted a live rip current rescue demonstration that highlighted the dangers of one of Florida’s leading water hazards and the lifesaving response of MDFR Ocean Rescue lifeguards.

Experts break down what you need to know about cyclosporiasis. Photo courtesy of STOCK By Kayla Blanton Cyclosporiasis cases are surging across the U.S. The parasitic infection usually spreads through contaminated fresh produce, causing symptoms that can last weeks. Consumers should wash their hands, rinse produce under running water, and practice proper food safety to reduce the risk of exposure.

Department of Justice election monitors not needed or wanted in Michigan! Photo courtesy of STOCK By REV. DR. WENDELL ANTHONY President, Detroit NAACP The announcement by the DOJ that it is planning to send election monitors to the cities of Detroit, Lansing, and East Lansing to monitor the elections during the August 4 primary is no more than election terrorism. This move is designed to intimidate and frustrate the votes of Black and Brown people in particular, women and students in general.

Photos courtesy of  Linkedin.com & STOCK The phrase ‘What would Jesus think?’ (WWJT), is a different question from, “What would Jesus Do?” WWJD? is a Christian self-reflection, a prompt, designed to align your internal mindset— and subsequently your actions—both with the teachings of Jesus. It asks you to base your thoughts, attitudes, and decisions on the Bible rather than the culture around you.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner (Photo courtesy of WIKIPEDIA). KIMBERLEE KRUESI and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.

Photo courtesy of FACEBOOK By Mel Gurtov Ordinarily, July 4 would be a time to celebrate the virtues of America. But whatever virtues we once possessed, Donald Trump and his inner circle of family and sycophants have abandoned them. Blind ambition, greed, and notorious self-promotion of the would-be king stand in their place. Today I want to focus on what those three negatives point to: a President who is out of control.

Florida Power & Light Company provides Hurricane Preparedness Meal Kits in Broward County Photos courtesy of Florida Power & Light Company On July 1, 2026, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) volunteer Darlyne Jean Charles (center) hands out hurricane preparedness meal kits to seniors at Northeast Focal Point at Braithwaite Center for Active Aging to help them prepare for the 2026 hurricane season in Broward County.

Photo courtesy of Orange Blossom Classic.com The music. The bands. The culture. The coaches. The Greeks. The performances. The reunions. The community. From a live performance by Trina, the South Carolina State University Marching 101, and the Florida A&M University Marching “100,” to unforgettable events happening throughout Labor Day Weekend, the Orange Blossom Classic brings together everything that makes HBCUs unlike anything else. One Weekend. One Experience. One Big Community.

When we forget the first fights over voting rights, we forget who profits when the many are divided. By Ben Jealous Voting rights is back in the news because some people are still trying to decide whose votes deserve trust. In Georgia, the Justice Department and FBI under President Donald Trump have reopened questions around Fulton County’s 2020 election records after agents seized hundreds of boxes of ballots.