Reid says Nixon, Democrats gaining ground for midterm elections
U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon and journalist, political commentator and television host Joy Reid at The Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale (Photo courtesy of FACEBOOK). …
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Florida children drownings reach alarming rate despite prevention efforts
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Miami Gardens to host Family Fall Festival Oct. 31
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North Miami Mayor Desulme ineligible to run for qualifying fee violation, judge says
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Jolly, Donalds make last-minute pitches for Florida gubernatorial race
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Big Risks and Benefits of Diabetes Drug Metformin
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Miami-Dade tax collector warns residents about fraud traffic citation texts
Photo courtesy of chattooga1180.com MIAMI- Dariel Fernandez, Miami-Dade County Tax Collector, Issues Scam Alert Regarding Fraudulent Traffic Citation Text Messages The Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s …
Health and Wellness
Studies: Widely used diabetes drugs seem safe for the heart
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Some widely used diabetes medicines help control blood sugar without the heart risks suggested by earlier research, new …
Doctors perform novel procedure to replace heart valve
By GOSIA WOZNIACKA PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Cardiologists with the Providence Heart and Vascular Institute have successfully used a novel procedure to replace a woman’s …
Business
Aetna 4Q profit drops but meets forecasts, guidance climbs
By TOM MURPHY Aetna’s fourth-quarter earnings slid 37 percent as the health insurer spent more to grow its business, but its performance matched expectations and the …
US judge in Vegas: Evidence tainted in web gambling case
By KEN RITTER LAS VEGAS (AP) — Undercover FBI and Nevada regulatory agents misled a federal judge and violated the rights of a wealthy Malaysian …
US stocks fall after weak consumer spending report
By BERNARD CONDON and JOE McDONALD NEW YORK — U.S. stocks fell in the first hour of trading Monday after a weak consumer spending report. European markets were …
Education
Lawmakers back education control shifts as session ends
By TOM DAVIES INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Republican lawmakers approved a bill that takes away some of Democratic state schools Superintendent Glenda Ritz’s authority over the …
Senate education plan sends $365M more to schools
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The Minnesota Senate has approved bill that would send an extra $365 million to schools. The DFL-controlled Senate’s plan is …
8th graders struggle in US history, civics on national exam
KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Time for another history lesson. Only about a quarter of eighth graders showed solid performance or better …
Sports
Tiger to play first tourney Down Under since 1998
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tiger Woods will play at the Australian Masters in November, his first tournament appearance Down Under since 1998. Victoria state premier …
City approves Marlins stadium
MIAMI – With City Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones casting the deciding vote, Miami commissioners on Thursday approved a deal authorizing construction of a new Marlins stadium, …
Miami city commissioners approve Marlins deal
Miami City Commissioners on Thursday approved construction of a new Marlins stadium in a 3-2 vote, according to news reports.