FSU College of Medicine Dean Dr. Alma Little chosen 150th FMA president
(Photo courtesy of Florida State University College of Medicine) By David L. Snelling MIAMI- Growing up in rural Quincy, Florida, Dr. Alma Little watched so …
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Not getting enough sleep, other risk factors cause high blood pressure
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Miami-Dade and Broward school districts offers new food menu for new school year
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Two Black-owned banks merge to expand capital in underserved communities
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FMU imposed student strict dress code long before Tuskegee University clothing ban
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Miami-Dade County offers free back-to-school immunizations on August 8.
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Miami-Dade Commissioner Marleine Bastien to host two back-to-school events
Photo courtesy of Getty Images Miami-Dade County Commissioner Marleine Bastien invites Miami-Dade County District 2 families to attend one of two back-to-school events to help …
Health and Wellness
Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion
STOCK PHOTO Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall. That’s if their plan is even still available …
Compact guide gives Dementia caregivers the help and hope they need
Gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith PHOTO COURTESY OF DRMACIESMITH.COM Columbia, S.C. — Gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith knows firsthand that time is precious for family members caring …
Business
In Milwaukee, Biden highlights progress for Black-owned small businesses
Joelle Gamble PHOTO COURTESY OF UCLA WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used a visit to the battleground state of Wisconsin on Wednesday to spotlight …
Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it battles DeSantis in court
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Disney on Tuesday released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion as it battles Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis …
Long-haul carrier Emirates opens Dubai Air Show with $52 billion aircraft purchase from Boeing
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Longhaul carrier Emirates opened the Dubai Air Show with a $52 billion purchase of Boeing Co. aircraft, showing how …
Technology
Michigan center picked as driverless vehicle proving ground
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated a testing facility in Michigan for driverless vehicles as a proving ground for …
Conway man turns old radios into modern treasures
By HILARY ANDREWS The Log Cabin Democrat CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – One Conway resident is transforming old AM/ FM radios and giving them uplifts with …
Education
BROWARD From Pembroke Pines to FAMU Law College grads
A first name is not the only thing best friends Ashley Stewart and Ashley Adkins share. They share a common career goal and are also …
Students helped by helping teachers
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – More than 450 Broward County public school educators have received $125,000 in remote learning tools thanks to the Broward Education Foundation …
FAMU names Keller as new college of law dean
PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU TALLAHASSEE– Florida A&M University (FAMU) has named Deidré Keller, J.D., associate dean of the Claude W. Pettit College of Law at …
Sports
Kawhi Leonard is the AP’s male athlete of 2019
PHOTOS COURTESY OF NBA.COM He was the Fun Guy. The board man who got paid. He overcame injury to reclaim his rightful place as one …
Unfamiliar rivals Florida, Virginia headed to Orange Bowl
The schools met in the College World Series in 2015, the Cavaliers ousting the Gators on the way to the national championship. They’ve played in …
Joke as playing captain turns into reality for Tiger
PHOTO COURTESY OF PGATOUR.COM Nassau, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods meant it as a joke. And it was accompanied by laughter. Woods was introduced as …
