Three South Florida school districts battle over students amid enrollment decline
Photo courtesy of Freepik.com By David L. Snelling As student enrollment is on a sharp decline for three South Florida school districts, officials discovered a …
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Black nursing home residents face loneliness, disparity care; DeSantis brings in faith community for interactions
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Hidden Signs of Kidney Disease Every Older Adult Should Know
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Haitian American soccer sensation Dumornay earns Europe’s Best Player of the Year for 2025-2026
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Cursive writing returns for upcoming school year
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Mini-Stroke Warning: The Small Attack That Could Save Your Life if You Act Fast
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FP&L, Miami-Dade help families save on energy costs
Photo courtesy of FP&L MIAMI – As rising temperatures drive up electricity use and place additional pressure on household budgets, Florida Power & Light Company …
Health and Wellness
Branstad supports private care for mental health facilities
By BARBARA RODRIGUEZ DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ Two state mental health facilities slated to close this summer would remain open for a few months …
Hawaii health exchange deals with money problem
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ HONOLULU (AP) _ Hawaii’s financially troubled health exchange is responding now that the Legislature has approved less than half the money it …
Education
A star’s downfall at historically black Alcorn
LORMAN, Miss. — M. Christopher Brown II was regarded as a rising star in the world of historically black university presidents and a transformational leader …
FAMU alum succeeds Bill Gates as Microsoft chairman
John W. Thompson, of Riviera Beach and a 1971 graduate of Florida A&M University, has been named chairman of the board of Microsoft Corp., succeeding …
FAMU trims list of candidates for president
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – After spending nearly a year-and-a-half without a permanent leader, Florida A&M University is on a fast track to find a new …