Embattled housing director resigns amid probe

Embattled housing director resigns amid probe

December 9, 2023

Mike DiNapoli By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida Board members of the Florida House Financing Corp. concluded an investigation into hostile workplace accusations with little action a day after the director of the agency — who was backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year — resigned. The corporation’s board

Religion

Religion

December 9, 2023

What is the gift of Jesus? Ronald W. Holmes By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D.Special to the Outlook Throughout our lives, we receive gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. As grand as these gifts may be, they do not compare to the greatest gift. In Wednesday Night Bible Study at First

Lawmakers want to reduce backlog in home upgrade program

Lawmakers want to reduce backlog in home upgrade program

December 9, 2023

Jimmy Patronis By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida Talks are ongoing in advance of a special legislative session about how much money would be needed to reduce a backlog of grant applications from Floridians looking to upgrade their homes to help lower insurance premiums. State Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis

Birch’s work adds to emerging art installations

Birch’s work adds to emerging art installations

December 9, 2023

John Birch’s “Community”, “Your Move”, and “Metamorphosis” Wood sculptures are located at the new community gathering space at 3DB Stormwater Facility.Photo submitted John Birch celebrates installation of his work along the History and Culture Trail.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook This month, a trio of sculptures by local artist John

Congressman pleads guilty to pulling Capitol fire alarm

Congressman pleads guilty to pulling Capitol fire alarm

December 9, 2023

Rep. Jamaal Bowman By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia New York Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman, charged with falsely activating the fire alarm at a congressional office building before last month’s vote on a stopgap spending measure to fund the government, pleaded guilty. “I’m thankful for the quick resolution from

Affordable Care Act premiums rise, but subsidies protect most consumers

Affordable Care Act premiums rise, but subsidies protect most consumers

December 9, 2023

A four percent increase is the first in four years for the Affordable Care Act silver plan premium.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Premiums on the federal Affordable Care Act exchange will increase in 2024, but the Biden-Harris administration has pledged that generous subsidies will ensure

African nations ‘deeply divided’ over Israel-Hamas split

African nations ‘deeply divided’ over Israel-Hamas split

December 9, 2023

Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate in South Africa.Photo submitted Special to Trice Edney WireFrom Global Information Network Back in 1963, the founders of the Organization of African Unity pledged to work and speak as one, forge an international consensus in support of the liberation struggle and fight against apartheid. Their aims were

Research sheds light on low reading proficiency among Black boys

Research sheds light on low reading proficiency among Black boys

December 9, 2023

Janice PalmerJean Pepe Paul PerraultJodi Lichman By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Something as simple as a chair could make a difference how well a child focuses on reading comprehension. Living conditions could also be a contributing factor why research shows elementary students in Florida aren’t reading at grade level.

Appealing for justice

Appealing for justice

December 9, 2023

Sharpton calls on DeSantis toreverse his stance on race-related policies Rev. Al Sharpton takes question from the media during a press conference Sunday afternoon at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Rev. RB Holmes continued his call on Gov. Ron DeSantis to change his stance on Black history