The list below includes some of the offenders that were put behind bars by judges during February. The offenders names and a summary of what led to them appearing in the dock are as follows:
Man jailed for dangerous driving after woman was left to die in the road
Death driver: David Jankovic was jailed for dangerous driving after the death of Linda Franklin A MAN who left a woman to die in the road after a crash has been jailed for more than four years. Linda Franklin, who was 39, died in the crash in Avon Way, Colchester, in August last year.
Black church leaders are leading a task force to get more vaccines in Black communities
Published: February 22, 2021 6:16 PM EST
Updated: February 22, 2021 7:03 PM EST
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Black pastors are attempting to solve the disparity in vaccine distribution and get more shots in arms of the people part of their underserved communities.
The plan is to get more vaccines into trusted venues- places that are in the heart of underserved communities led by people the community trusts. Members of the Statewide Covid-19 Vaccine Community Education and Engagement Task Force is trying to set up vaccine sites at Black churches across the state, HBCUs, and other places that are easy for underserved communities to access.”
Mourners gathered online and in-person at the Lancaster County Convention Center on Saturday morning to see the School District of Lancasterâs first Black principal laid to rest.
Leon âBuddyâ Glover, who died Feb. 11 of a massive stroke at 71, was a âbig bearâ who sought to bridge gaps in society, acting as a father figure and role model to many, Rev. Dr. Louis A. Butcher said in his eulogy.
âBuddy looked around and said âthereâs other gaps in our society,â Butcher said. âThereâs other gaps that need somebody to stand and make sure itâs healed and that itâs mended and that the walls around them are built up.ââ
Church pastors serve as voices for Black communities during pandemic
Published: February 15, 2021 5:17 PM EST
Updated: February 15, 2021 5:25 PM EST
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In times like these, many of us are turning to faith to guide us through the pandemic. For many in Black communities, it’s tough because a lot of services offered can’t be done in person. But two pastors in Southwest Florida have found unique solutions to keep their congregations engaged in a virtual way.
Church leaders we spoke to Monday remain the centerpieces of their communities during a time when it might be hard to keep community together.
Pastor James Bing has led Friendship Baptist Church for 46 years in Fort Myers. He remembers back when Lee County was a different Lee County, a place where racial segregation still existed. He remembers when the church was one of a handful of places where Black people felt welcomed.
A partnership between the state and churches could change the disparity in minorities getting the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the CDC, only 16% of Black and Hispanic people have been vaccinated in Florida. Mount Hermon Ministries Pastor William Glover and his wife, Cheryl, want to make sure they help minorities get access to vaccines. Usually, […]