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Local 10Author: Eric YutzyWESTON, Fla. -Like many sets of twins, Celine Gunderman and Whitney Gunderman are just inseparable. "We're very close, yes!" they said at the same time.Like many sets of twins, the Gundermans are choosing to attend the same college. Maybe more accurately in the case of these Cypress Bay High School seniors, one of the nation's most selective… Read more »

Sun SentinelBy Anthony ManFebruary 2, 2015, 2:14 PMEven in South Florida's seemingly idyllic suburban enclaves, girls are vulnerable to being drawn into a netherworld of prostitution and human trafficking, a range of political leaders and child advocates warned Monday."It's out there. It's present in the community," said Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler. And that… Read more »

Sun SentinelBy Dan SweeneyJanuary 20, 2015, 5:31 AMJeff and Todd Delmay had just gotten married – the first gay men in Florida to do so, in fact – and were in the midst of moving.As they were juggling the packing, caring for their 4-year-old son, Blake, and the inundation of media calls, the phone rang. Again.But this time it was their congresswoman, Rep. Debbie Wasserman… Read more »

The Sun SentinelBy William E. GibsonDecember 3, 2014The White House declared Broward County one of 16 local “Climate Action Champions” on Wednesday because of its commitment to reduce air pollution and prepare for rising seas.The designation means the county will get “facilitated peer-to-peer learning and mentorship and targeted support from a range of federal… Read more »

CBS MiamiOctober 6, 2014 1:27 PMMIAMI (CBSMiami) – By turning away appeals from a handful of states which wanted to prohibit same-sex unions, the U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for an immediate expansion of gay marriage.The court’s order effectively makes gay marriage legal now in 30 states.Without comment, the justices brought to an end delays in same-sex… Read more »

Thank you, Susan G. Komen. You've made me feel so special, and I am buoyed by the love and encouragement of your vast network of supporters and advocates and survivors. And rather than looking at this award as a culmination, I am inspired and feel charged with continuing to advocate on behalf of other younger cancer survivors and working toward the day when we celebrate a world free of breast cancer deaths. At just 47, I have a lot of fighting and living left to do! Read more »

The HillBy Judy Kurtz September 17, 2014, 01:00 pmRep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), who publicly revealed in 2009 that she is a breast cancer survivor, says she still thinks about the disease “every single day.”“When you’ve been through breast cancer, it sort of stares you in the face every morning. There’s no getting away from it as a survivor, so… Read more »

The Sun SentinelBy William E. Gibson, Washington BureauSeptember 9, 2014 Congress is moving to crack down on tax-return fraud, a form of identity theft that has exploded across Florida in recent years.The House passed a bill this week introduced by U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz that would toughen penalties and widen enforcement to try to spare taxpayers from losing thousands of… Read more »

Tahmooressi, who has family and roots in Weston, was arrested in March by Mexican authorities when he crossed the border from California with three loaded firearms in the car. Since then his mother, Jill Tahmooressi, and American officials including Secretary of State John Kerry and members of Congress such as Debbie Wasserman Schultz have tried without success to get him out. Read more »

For all of us in the Jewish community, these incidents are like a knife in the heart, bringing back memories of a time where hatred and bigotry ran rampant. But this issue is not just a concern for the Jewish community. All of us who care about the rights of minority populations in this country, who contribute to the rich diversity that makes up our great nation, should be concerned and speak out. We cannot afford to be silent as unbridled and blatant hatred and vitriol work their way into our communities wherever bigotry, prejudice, and injustice exist - wherever those communities may be. Read more »