News List

JEWISH JOURNALConsulate celebrates Israel's anniversary on Jerusalem DayBy Sergio CarmonaHundreds of people from throughout South Florida felt safe, secure and comfortable celebrating Israel's 68th anniversary on June 5 at the site of a recent thwarted planned attack – Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center.This event – hosted by the Consulate General of Israel to Florida… Read more »

LOCAL 10 (WPLG ABC MIAMI)Florida officials meet to discuss Zika virusNot enough mosquito traps, funding, officials sayBy Glenna MilbergZika virus fears keep growing in South Florida, along with the number of infected patients in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.Local members of congress met Monday to talk about what's being done to stop the spread of the mosquito-borne virus.All of the… Read more »

LOCAL 10 (WPLG ABC MIAMI)Florida officials meet to discuss Zika virusNot enough mosquito traps, funding, officials sayBy Glenna MilbergZika virus fears keep growing in South Florida, along with the number of infected patients in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.Local members of congress met Monday to talk about what's being done to stop the spread of the mosquito-borne virus.All of the… Read more »

610 WIOD (MIAMI)Wasserman Schultz To Chair South Florida Zika MeetingFlorida Leads the nation in confirmed Zika virus cases, with more than 160, and South Florida Congressional Leaders are trying to do something about it.Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Ted Deutch will lead a meeting at Nova Southeastern University this morning with local and national leaders, to discuss the… Read more »

JEWISH JOURNALJewish War Veterans honoredBy Marvin GlassmanTwo events honored Jewish War Veterans who fought in World War II on Memorial Day and a few days earlier at a Jewish American Heritage Month event, both in Broward County.On Memorial Day, a special Town of Davie knighting ceremony in honor of four war veterans (two of them being Jewish) took place at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.On… Read more »

SUN SENTINELPanel: Zika virus is signficant crisis for public healthBy Brian BallouDAVIE — Public health officials on the frontline of the Zika outbreak met Monday morning at Nova Southeastern University to discuss ways to combat the virus in South Florida and beyond, foreboding an epidemic as the peak season for transmission approaches."It's time we start to treat Zika… Read more »

JEWISH JOURNALSecurity a focus following thwarted synagogue attackBy Sergio CarmonaThe recent incident at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center where the FBI thwarted a plot to detonate an explosive device during Passover and arrested the man behind this foiled planned attack has caught the attention of the concerned local Jewish community.James Gonzalo Medina, 40, of Hollywood was arrested by… Read more »

Marcia Beach spent her life as a pioneer and champion for working families and the most vulnerable among us here in Broward County. From her time as the Broward County Commission Chairwoman, where she withstood criticism amidst tough but important decisions that affected all of our families, to her time as a Circuit Court Judge leading the Drug Court to help our children, she was the epitome of a kind and caring public servant. Read more »

As a breast cancer survivor, there are few days on the calendar that fill me with more hope and resolve than National Cancer Survivors Day. This is a day to share inspiration, love and support with everyone whose lives have been touched by cancer. This is a day to rededicate ourselves to helping our cancer survivors. Read more »

As a breast cancer survivor, there are few days on the calendar that fill me with more hope and resolve than National Cancer Survivors Day. This is a day to share inspiration, love and support with everyone whose lives have been touched by cancer. This is a day to rededicate ourselves to helping our cancer survivors. My own diagnosis with breast cancer, and the experiences that followed, changed me – and convinced me that as soon as I was cancer-free I had to double down on my devotion to helping others who face the same challenges I faced as a young woman with breast cancer. It's why I authored the Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act (the EARLY Act) to help young women access the tools they need to fight cancer, and it's why I'm proud to help lead the fight in Congress for all cancer survivors. Read more »