Westside Gazette

Broward County Deputy Arrested for Committing Sexual Battery

On April 23, 2009 at approximately 6:00 a.m., the adult male victim was waiting outside an apartment complex in Oakland Park for a ride to work when Dep. [Jonathan Bleiweiss] approached in a marked BSO patrol car and requested his identification. The victim told BSO Sex Crimes detectives that Dep. Bleiweiss placed him against the patrol unit and during the pat down placed his hand inside the victim's underwear and groped him.

Caribbean American Group Calls Upon U.S. Census to Make Special Effort to Reach 'Hard to Count' Population

"Today, I stand in support of the Caribbean American Cultural Coalition Census Committee and other Caribbean leaders in an on-going effort to bring public awareness and set into place the mechanism to ensure that every citizen is counted-hence, the name, Caribbean Complete Count Committee (CCCC). However, our greatest challenge rests with the 'hard to count' population," said Florida State Rep. [Hazelle Rogers]. "We have been meeting in Washington, D.C. with national staff of the Census Burea...

The Next Movement: Children of Purpose Christian Academy, Inc. Reaches Out to at-Risk Youth

West Palm Beach, FL Lynn M. Allen, PhD and founder of Full Gospel Ministries in West Palm Beach, Florida, not only has a calling, but she has a vision. In 2001, she and her husband Edgar, started a ministry that would eventually grow into a mission based on the premise that it was something they needed to do. Not sure what it was, they waited for the Spirit of God, as Dr. Allen puts it, "to show us what it was." And, she says, "God did just that!" She recalls while holding back tears, how "ne...

Meek Moves to Ban Import and Trade of Dangerous Foreign Pythons: Bill Clears Judiciary Committee

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Kendrick B. Meek's legislation banning the import and trade of two types of dangerous foreign species, Burmese and African Rock Pythons, passed the full House Judiciary Committee recently. The legislation comes at the heels of the tragic death of a two-yearold girl in Sumter County , Fla., by a pet albino Burmese python and the continued threat of invasive snake species to Florida's ecosystem, particularly the Everglades. Florida Sen. Bill Nelson is the lead sponsor...

Rep. Alcee Hastings Joins On As Co-Sponsor of Right to Repair Act

The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, which was introduced by Reps. Edolphus Towns (D-NY), Anna Eshoo iDCA) and George Miller (D-CA), would require car companies to make the same service information and, tools capabilities available to independent repair shops that they provide to their franchised dealer networks. The legislation further provides car companies with strong protections for their trade secrets unless that information is provided to the franchised new car dealers. The bi...

City of Fort Lauderdale to Receive $3.2 Million

"We'd like to thank President [Barack Obama] and the Justice Department for their out-tanding response to the public safety needs, of Fort Lauderdale and try," Jack Seiler. "Ensuring the safety and security of our residents and visitors is our number one priority, and is vital to the long-term sustainability of both our city and our nation."

Tanise L. Jackson Appointed to the Aaalac International Board of Trustees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Association of Minority Health Professions Schools, Inc. (AMHPS) has appointed Tanise L. Jackson, Doctor ofVeterinary Medicine (DVM), director, Office of Animal Welfare and Research Integrity in the Division of Research at Florida A&M University (FAMU) as the new AMHPS' representative to the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International Board of Trustees. Her first Bo...

Sixth Annual School Immunization and Community Resource Fair

With the cost of health care skyrocketing, affordable health care for many is an oxymoron, yet the Broward Health Community Outreach Team (BHCOT) is doing all it can to insure that residents throughout Broward County who can least afford it, are aware of the myriad of health care services offered by Broward Health. The BHCOT is made up of executive director Dona NicholsJones, Outreach Coordinator Dr. J. Arenas-Chico, and Outreach Representatives-Sonia Crawford- Hall, Sandra McClendon, and Ast...

Broward County's Oldest 'Y' L.A. Lee Branch Holds Volunteer Open House

"Working with Mr. [Monroe] and participating in the Student Leadership Program was a great experience for me. I was able to observe the dayto-day operation of a non-profit organization. I wish to continue working with the YMCA throughout the school year," said [Travis Baten]. Sirena Johnson is a 16-year-old sophomore who attends Nova High School. She has been a volunteer at the YMCA this summer in order to earn her community service hours for school. She served as a tour guide during the LA L...

Girls Golf Day Celebrated in Riviera Beach, Florida

In early 2008, Inner City Youth Golfers' Incorporated (ICYG) Executive Director, Esmeralda H. Khowles accepted the challenge from the LPGA to host a site. She named it 'LPGA-USGA Girls Golf of Royal Palm/Riviera Beach, Fla/ Said Mrs. Knowles, upon accepting the responsibility as Site Director, "We hope to expand our reach and elevate girls' enthusiasm towards the game of golf. It is her prayer that the local sorority members would learn the game of golf along with their girls and not be spect...

Atic-Florida Governor Crist Signs Senate Bill 1722 Into Law

The Council and it's members applaud the passage of this bill as a direct result of the efforts by President of ATIC Laura Hansen, who in March of this year and Roshawn Banks Vice President ofPoIitical affairs in April, made visits to the capitol in Tallahassee with ATIC's resolutions in hand and were greeted with interest and enthusiasm by many of the legislators. As a result of those meetings and their reports to the general membership, the executive committee of ATIC inaugurated an honor r...

Nea Honors Naacp Centennial

WASHINGTON, D.C. Founded on Feb. 12,1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation's oldest, largest, and most widely recognized grassroots-based civil rights organization. This week, the 3.2 million members of the National Education Association (NEA) honor the collective works of the NAACP and its membership on behalf of millions in our coprmunity and around'the globe. We applaud them for continuing to provide exceptional leadership and service for...

Famu Rattler Summer Institute Inspires Students with a New Perspective

"The goal of the program is to provide the inspiration for students to seek careers in fields they may have once thought to be unattainable," said Kirk Gavin director of the Rattler Summer Institute. "We want to expose students to new areas of study and to encourage interest not previously considered." "I like helping people and making them feel better," he said. "We get to learn how to fix computers, and we take field trips." "Learning how the computers work is a lot of fun," he said. "I als...

Local Elementary Students Invited to Submit Artwork for Fifth Annual Race for Women's Wellness Artwork Contest

CORAL SPRING, FL - If you are an elementary school student, Coral Springs Medical Center invites you to participate in the 5th Annual Race for Women's Wellness Artwork Contest. The winning artist will have their artwork featured on next year's official Race for Women's Wellness marketing materials and the race day t-shirt: * Designs must contain the words 'Race for Women's Wellness' and incorporate the image of a heart since the race falls on Valentine's Day weekend.

South Plantation High School Solar Knights Win Top Prize at Dellwinston Solar Car Challenge

South Plantation High School students won firdt place at the natioAal Dell Winston Solar Car Challenge, held recently at the Texas Motor Speedway. Solar Knight II, the 650-pound solar car entered by the South Plantation High School team, completed a total of 395 laps (592.5 miles) over the fourday event. Brayan Delgado received the Order of the Solar Cell' Award for his commitment to solar car racing. Overall, the Solar Knights won five individual session trophies during the event.

Hastings Receives '2009 Defenders of Freedom Award'

On July 21, 2009, I was reading the Washington Post and came across a powerful advertisement that your organization had placed in the newspaper. It posed a very real question to the world's democracies: "What more do the people of Iran have to do to get your attention?" One thing is abundantly clear to me: the recent elections in Iran and its aftermath certainly got the world's attention. "I would like to take a moment of personal privilege to read an excerpt from this advertisement that I fo...

National Association of Counties Names Commissioner Lieberman President of Large Urban County Caucus Steering Committee

"Large urban counties, such as Broward County, share common issues and challenges. Together, as the LUCC, we stand strong to lobby for legislation that enhances and protects the best interests of our counties nationwide," said Commissioner lieberman, who is a long-standing member of the National Association of Counties (NACo). "I'm honored to serve as president of this, influential and important steering committee."

North Broward Medical Center Helps Young Adults Make Big Steps

Broward Health, providing service for-more than 50 years, is a nationally recognized system offering world class health care services to our neighbors in South Florida. One of the 10 largest public health systems in the nation, Broward Health includes Broward General Medical Center, North Broward Medical Center, Imperial Point Medical Center, Coral Springs Medical Center, Chris Evert Children's Hospital, Broward Health Weston and more than 30 facilities of the Community Health Services and Br...

H1n1 Swine Flu

Eight new laboratory confirmed HlNl Swine Flu deaths have been verified in that of the following: a 90-year-old male in Palm Beach, Fla County, a 57-year-old male in Dade County, a 47-year-old male in Dade County, a 3year-old female in Dade, a 69-year-old in Broward County, a 49-year-old male in Broward, a 44-year-old male in Hillsborough County, and a 49-year-old male in Hillsborough County. While most cases of HlNl Swine Flu are mild, there are exceptions. Pre-existing health conditions oft...

The Florida Department of Health Response to the U.S. Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Healthy Homes

It is the mission of DOH to promote, protect and improve the health of all people in Florida. DOH will continue to collaborate with existing programs to help Floridians identify and fix health hazards that may be present in the home. For more information about healthy homes initiatives, please call (850) 245-4277. or visit the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Healthy Home's website at www.surgeongeneral.gov, the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/ healthyplaces/ healthyhomes.htm, the EPA w...