One South Florida organization is taking the reins in guiding children who may be growing up without the right kind of direction they need in their lives.
On this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Mark Casale, Vice-President of Philanthropy with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach, talks about their new teen center.
Interview recorded May 26, 2017.
Hosted by: Candace KelleyProduced by: Florida Newsmakers Team
Florida students spend a majority of their time studying for yearly standardized tests like the FCAT, which can be crucial in determining whether they graduate.
But for those students who may not have the fortune of passing that exam, one State Senator is giving them an alternative to making it to graduation.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, State Senator Bill Montford talks to us about some new measures that can help struggling students.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
Young girls who have the misfortune of entering the juvenile justice system are finding ways to get their lives back on track thanks to one local organization. The PACE Center for Girls has changed the life trajectory for thousands of young ladies.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Chief Operating Officer, Yessica Cancel, talks about their work.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
Illuminating the past, present, and future of the state of Florida.
That’s the goal of the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, which celebrates its 40th anniversary.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Museum Director Tiffany Baker talks about their work and their new exhibits.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
Inspiring girls to become strong, smart, and bold. That’s the goal of one local organization, which has already benefited thousands of young ladies and their families for decades.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Niki Kelly, Executive Director of Girls Incorporated of Bay County, discusses their work.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
Most of us dread – or relish – discussing sensitive topics like politics or religion with friends and neighbors, but one local organization believes it can be done in a peaceful and civil manner.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Liz Joyner, Executive Director of The Village Square, talks about how they find a positive balance.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
Those who are elderly often get hit with unforeseen costs.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, State Representative Lori Berman talks about how she’s working on extending sales tax holidays to certain items for the elderly.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
As many as 200 school age children are blind or visually impaired in Miami-Dade County.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Virginia Jacko, CEO of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, talks about a new program they're introducing that helps blind children see the world in a new way.
Interview recorded May 26, 2017.
The 21st century is all about technology and the many benefits it brings to our society but what if the most innovative minds came together to bring even bigger ideas to the forefront
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Maria Derchi-Russo, Executive Director of Refresh Miami, explains this meeting of the minds. Interview recorded: December 1st, 2017
Even with Hurricane Irma making an impact on South Florida this year's Miami-Dade County is showing no signs of slowing down economically.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Alfred Sanchez, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, discusses the county's progress, as well as issues critical to the local economy.
Interview recorded: December 1st, 2017
Florida students spend a majority of their time studying for yearly standardized tests like the FCAT, which can be crucial in determining whether they graduate.
But for those students who may not have the fortune of passing that exam, one State Senator is giving them an alternative to making it to graduation.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, State Senator Bill Montford talks to us about some new measures that can help struggling students.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
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