Cursive writing returns for upcoming school year
Photo courtesy of Work Sheet Shq.com MIAMI – Cursive writing is restored in Florida schools after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 182 into law, …
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Trump nominates former Florida Lt. Gov. Carroll Trinidad and Tobago U.S. Ambassador
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Ashlee K. Thomas named new Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Director
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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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Mini-Stroke Warning: The Small Attack That Could Save Your Life if You Act Fast
Photo courtesy of STOCK A transient ischemic attack, usually called a TIA or mini stroke, is a short interruption of blood flow to part of …
Health and Wellness
Florida jail officials fired after woman gives birth in jail cell
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP) – The Broward County Sheriff’s office fired two top administrators earlier this week after a woman who went into labor in …
US overdose deaths appear to rise amid coronavirus pandemic
Matthew Davidson was beating his heroin addiction. The 31-year-old was attending group recovery meetings. He had a restaurant job he liked. He was a doting …
Business
Lawyers sending out text messages to try and get work
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – You’ve just been in a car accident or accused of a crime. You’re confused and overwhelmed. You need help and don’t …
Company Bring Back Fiberglass Cars
TAMPA BAY, Fla. (AP) – Two Tampa Bay-area car enthusiasts are working to bring back the Atomic Age of American sports cars. The men created …
Apple building second-largest campus in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Apple Inc. is quietly building a home away from home. The Austin American-Statesman reports (http://atxne.ws/1O6Crzc ) that the tech giant is transforming …
Technology
Ikea launches furniture with inbuilt wireless chargers
STOCKHOLM — Lost that charger again for your cellphone or tablet? Hate sorting heaps of wires to charge various devices? Swedish retailer IKEA might just have …
Small SUVs, pricey sports cars dominate at Geneva auto show
By DAVID McHUGH FRANKFURT, Germany — Small SUVs for families and powerful sports cars for the rich are the big things this year at the Geneva …
Education
Sanders talks at rally after activists disrupt earlier event
SEATTLE (AP) _ Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a packed crowd Saturday night at the University of Washington campus about his commitment to …
Online class won’t cut it for education savings accounts
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) _ Taking an online public school class for 100 days isn’t enough for private school or home school students to qualify …
Utah education officials to further revise science standards
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ Members of the Utah State Board of Education plan to revise a proposed set of middle school science standards after …
Sports
Big moves made, but dealing isn’t done in NBA free agency
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer LeBron James is available. Marc Gasol, too. That’s two All-NBA first team members from last season still on the …
A win, then a hug: Serena Williams tops Venus at Wimbledon
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) _ Decades ago, when the Williams sisters were kids in California, taking tennis lessons from Dad on …
Earnhardt wins rain-delayed Daytona ahead of Dillon’s crash
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ A horrific last-lap accident that left drivers fearing for Austin Dillon’s safety muted …
