LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2017 RESEARCH AND PRESERVATION GRANT PROGRAM

Applicants can visit www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.com

Deadline to apply is Nov. 2, 2016

 Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation^® is now accepting applications for its 2017 Research and Preservation Grant Program, which was developed to fund projects aiming to protect and disseminate the heritage of Latin music. Eligible applicants include musical and cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, and scholars around the world who are leading initiatives related to the research and preservation of Latin music genres. Candidates will be reviewed by a committee of experts from across Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, and the United States. Four projects will be bestowed with a grant of a maximum value of $5,000 each.

"Our focus and commitment have allowed the Foundation to position itself on the frontline of the preservation of Latin music heritage," said Manolo Diaz, Vice President of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. "In a short period of time we have been able to provide funding for important bodies of work, including preserving the digitization of rare 78 rpm analog recordings, the publication of the life works of distinguished Latin composers, as well as compilations of Latin music genres in lead sheet format. These works have painted colorful moments in history while helping to move forward the Latin music we admire today."

Research Grants will fund projects focused on Latin music historical research, anthropology, and folklore among other subjects.

Preservation Grants will support projects aiming to archive and preserve the heritage of Latin music. 

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation was established by The Latin Recording Academy^® to promote international awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of Latin music and its makers to the world's culture, and to protect its rich musical legacy and heritage. The Foundation's primary charitable focus is to provide scholarships to students of Latin music with financial need, as well as grants to scholars and organizations worldwide for research and preservation of diverse Latin music genres. For additional information, please visit us at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, or join us on Twitter and Facebook.

South Florida Scene Endorses Kim Mollica for County Court Judge

Mollica, 53, started her legal career as an intern in the Dade County State Attorney's Office under Janet Reno. She went on to work for the Public Defender's Office in Martin County for several years before opening her own private practice in Broward in 1993.

"I've handled everything from misdemeanors to death penalty cases," said Mollica.

Her volunteer work is not glamorous, she said. Mollica spends time at hospitals visiting with elderly patients who don't have local family members.

"Broward County is my home," she said. "I went to law school to help people. I'm now at a point in my career where I want to give back to the community."

‘SPOTLIGHT’ BEST PIC; LEO WINS 1ST OSCAR

Journalism drama Spotlight scored Best Picture as well as Best Original Screenplay at the 88th Academy Awards  last night, besting favorite The Revenant for the top award. The revenge epic’s star, Leonardo DiCaprio, won Best Actor in his sixth nomination. The movie also landed Alejandro G. Iñárritu his second consecutive win for best director. Actress Brie Larson took home Best Actress for Room ,while Sam Smith’s “Writing on the Wall” from the Bond film Spectre won Best Original Song. Mark Rylance accepted the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Bridge of Spies while Alicia Vikander scored Best Supporting Actress for The Danish Girl. Mad Max: Fury Road was an early winner with six awards for costume design, production design, editing, sound editing, sound mixing and makeup and hairstyling.

DEPUTIES SEEKING PERSON OF INTEREST IN KIDNAPPING OF INFANT A person of interest has been identified in the kidnapping of Taraji Kemp, a 2-month-old girl who was taken during a home invasion in unincorporated Broward County. PIO Number: 16-2-30                         BSO Case Number: 09-1602-006742 Date: Feb. 26, 2016                             Time: 11:06 p.m. Jurisdiction: Unincorporated Broward County Place of Occurrence: 2770 N.W. 14 Court, unincorporated Broward County Victim(s): Taraji Kemp, female, 2 months old Person of Interest: Stephanie Augustin, female, DOB: 6/9/1992 Description of Incident: Broward Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit investigators are asking the public to help in the search for Stephanie Augustin, a person of interest, in the kidnapping of Taraji Kemp. Last night, Taraji,  who is 2 months old, was taken during a home invasion in unincorporated Broward County. Just after 11 p.m. on Feb. 26, BSO deputies responded to a home invasion and kidnapping at 2770 N.W. 14 Court in unincorporated Broward County. An unidentified mother was sleeping in the home with her infant daughter and another child when armed intruders entered the home and kidnapped the baby girl. One intruder had a gun. Augustin, 24, was last seen driving a dark blue 2010 Nissan Altima with the license plate of EHY Q79. The four-door car has tinted windows. Detectives believe she may be anywhere between Central Florida and South Florida. SVU investigators are interviewing family members and other individuals relevant to the case as well as reviewing evidence in an effort to find the missing infant. The investigation is on-going.   Anyone with information is asked to call SVU’s Sgt. Kelly Stull or Det. Michael Gelske at 954-321-4240. Information can also be shared anonymously with Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $3,000 for the tip that leads to an arrest. INVESTIGATORS:                                                                         THIS REPORT BY: SVU Sgt. K. Stull and M. Gelske, CID                                          Joy Oglesby/PIO Crime Scene, Violent Crimes, Unincorporated Broward County      Feb. 27, 2016 14:00

If the Girl Scouts had a badge for criminal behavior, this thief would have earned it.

An unknown person slipped a wallet from the purse of an employee at Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, 4701 NW 33 Ave. in Oakland Park, and went shopping. The victim left her office to attend a meeting on Nov. 10, 2015, and when she returned she found her maroon Vera Bradley wallet missing. Soon after, she was able to determine that one of her credit cards was used at a Target in Hollywood. The thief racked up more than $400 in charges.

The suspect is seen in surveillance video captured at Target wearing a white T-shirt, cropped jeans and white sneakers.

If you have information about this theft, call Oakland Park Det. Samantha Cottam at 954-202-3131 or contact Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, by phone at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. A reward of up to $3,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.

MEDIA NOTE: Surveillance video of the incident is on this news release on our website, www.sheriff.org.

THERE'S NO GIRL SCOUTS BADGE FOR STEALING If the Girl Scouts had a badge for criminal behavior, this thief would have earned it.

Broward STEM Family Expo

FREE coding, robot building, web design and GIRLS IN STEM classes. Registration is open!!!! Register today at www.browardstemfamilyexpo.com

Executive Order 16-30 which eases the restrictions on commercial vehicles transporting agriculture in Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties for fifteen days due to heavy rain.

Please see attached Executive Order 16-30, Emergency Management – Heavy Rainfall, which eases the restrictions on commercial vehicles transporting agriculture in Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties for fifteen days due to heavy rain.