For Immediate Release: April 4, 2026. President Julie Kent, Florida National Organization for Women (FL NOW)
“Florida NOW (FL NOW) joins communities across Florida in mourning the domestic violence death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, a visionary leader, environmental justice advocate, and the first Black woman elected to the Coral Springs City Commission,” said Julie Kent, President of FL NOW. “Her sudden loss, which is being investigated as a homicide, leaves a profound void in the fight for equity, sustainability, and community‑centered governance.”













