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Tamarac Vice Mayor Asked Commission To Redirect $72,000 To Sunrise Church That Houses Her Private School

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Vice Mayor Kicia Daniel

Last month, at the urging of Vice Mayor Kicia Daniel, Tamarac commissioners redirected up to $72,000 in public tax dollars from a well-established charity that assists senior citizens to a Sunrise church that houses her private Christian academy. Daniel asked commissioners to fund a food pantry the church operates under the “Dare To Care” name. Daniel complained that the Area Agency On Aging Of Broward County (ADRC) was not responsive to her staff. Daniel never disclosed her relationship with The Faith Center Church in Sunrise.

During the November 12, 2025 commission meeting, Vice Mayor Kicia Daniel asked commissioners to “split” the annual $72,000 payment the City made to ADRC with Dare To Care. Daniel said she has been “sending her residents to Dare To Care” for food assistance during the government shutdown.

When administrators said it may be impossible to take the money from ADRC, Daniel said “time for a change.”

Commissioner Marlon Bolton, a staunch Daniel ally, wanted to drag the ADRC before the Commission. He said the ADRC failed to correct a bedbug problem facing a local resident. Bolton said giving tax dollars to Dare To Care was a “no brainer.”

“Dare To Care is an amazing organization,” Bolton said. “They are deserving of getting assistance from the City to continue the work that they do.”

Bolton moved to halt all payments to ADRC until they make a presentation to the Commission. If the ADRC fails to prove their worthiness, the Commission voted to give the full $72,000 to Dare To Care. Only Mayor Michelle Gomez voted NO.

SUNRISE MEGA CHURCH?

According to State of Florida records, Henry Fernandez is the president of The Faith Center church in Sunrise.

State records show Henry Fernandez is the Director of Dare To Care, Inc. located at 4085 NW 16th Street in Lauderhill. This property, a former strip mall and movie theater, is also the home of the University Of Fort Lauderdale.

State records list Henry Fernandez as the Chairman of the University of Fort Lauderdale.

IMMACULATE RESULTS?

Vice Mayor Kicia Daniel, a retired Broward Schools principal operates the Immaculate Results Christian Academy in Sunrise. According to the school’s website, Immaculate Results Christian Academy is located at The Faith Center Church at the site of the former Sunrise Musical Center.

Tuition at Daniel’s kindergarten through eighth grade school is not cheap. According to the website, tuition is $10,000 per year. But scholarships are available.

REDBROWARD wanted to know why Kicia Daniel never disclosed her relationship with The Faith Center when she asked her fellow Commissioners to fund the Church’s food charity.

She has not responded to our request.

Why are Tamarac tax dollars are being sent to a Sunrise church?

Are Tamarac residents funding other activities of The Faith Center and Dare To Care?

Tamarac Vice Mayor Kicia Daniel

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Sports Huge Yellow Diamond Ring In Thanksgiving Message

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Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick appears to be sporting a huge yellow diamond ring in a Thanksgiving message to constituents. On Tuesday, Cherfilus-McCormick surrendered to Federal authorities after being indicted on fifteen counts including theft and money laundering.

Prosecutors allege Cherfilus-McCormick used $109,000 to buy a 3.14 vivid yellow diamond ring.

Is that the same ring in the social media post?

Judge for yourself.

Here’s the message from the Congresswoman:

“This Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Serving you as your Congresswoman is a true honor, and I’m grateful for the chance to work every day to fight for our community. From my family to yours, I wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving filled with love and gratitude.”