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THURSDAY AUGUST 22, 2024
Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony wins Democratic nomination Incumbent Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony secured the Democratic nomination in Tuesday's Primary election, winning with 50% of the vote. He outpaced his closest rival, Steven "Steve" Geller, who received 33%, followed by Al Pollock with 12%, and David Howard with 5%. Voter turnout across South Florida in the Primaries was significantly lower than expected, particularly in Broward County, where only 17.53% of eligible voters participated. Palm Beach County led the region with a turnout of 22.29%, while Miami-Dade County saw 19.56%. In the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, Jamaican-American Stanley Campbell, who sought to challenge incumbent U.S. Senator Rick Scott in the November 5 general election, lost to Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. Long-time U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, meanwhile, secured a decisive victory in her primary for U.S. House District 28, winning 83.2% of the vote. Former Broward Commissioner Barbara Sharief won the primary for a Florida Senate seat in District 35. In the race for Broward County judge in Group 25, attorney Tamara Hamilton narrowly lost to Corey Friedman by just 1.2%. “I'm truly honored to once again be selected by the Democratic Party to serve as their nominee,” Tony said in a statement. “For approximately six years, I've focused on reforming the Broward Sheriff's Office into the finest public safety organization in the country. I'm extremely grateful for the people's continued trust and confidence in my administration. My devotion to the people of Broward County will remain steadfast. I will always prioritize public safety over politics." Tony will face an independent challenger in the November general election. continues on B4 – Tony
Jamaican diaspora groups provide backto-school supplies for St. Elizabeth children event provided school supplies, book vouchers, and free health checks for students. Operating under the theme “Restoring Hope, Rebuilding Futures,” the fair was a lifeline for many families in the breadbasket parish who are still grappling with the storm's aftermath. The initiative aimed to ease their financial burdens as the new school year approaches. Peter Gracey, the GJDC representative for the Southern United States, spoke to JIS News about the decision to help children in Jamaica
As St. Elizabeth, Jamaica continues to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Beryl, several of the hardest-hit families have received critical support from Jamaican organizations based in the United States to help prepare their children for the upcoming school year. On August 9, the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC), in partnership with the Lorraine J. Smith Foundation and other Jamaican-led charities, hosted a back-toschool fair at the Black River Fire Station. The
following the hurricane's impact. “We understood that there are going to be challenges for the parents who were saving their money to buy school supplies for the kids. They are also not going to have money to do their children's medical and more,” Gracey explained. “So, we organized with the Lorraine J. Smith Foundation, the Sunshine Medical Centre, Everyone Has a Story (EHAS), and Grocery List to come to Jamaica.” The Lorraine J. Smith Foundation donated $1 million to support the effort, and Gracey's continues on C4 – School supplies
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