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
EPA says Ohio incinerator released dangerous toxins into air
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio (AP) _ The Environmental Protection Agency says a hazardous-waste incinerator in eastern Ohio released dangerous toxins into the air over the past …
Suicides rare in young children; rate edged up in black boys
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) _ Suicides by young children are rare and the low rate has held mostly stable except for …
Business
The state of African American finances
According to Prudential’s March 2013 study, the African-American community is continuing to make financial progress and to feel confident about the future, with a confidence …
Farm bill chops $800 million from food stamp program
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping farm bill that Congress sent to President Obama Tuesday has something for almost everyone, from the nation’s 47 million food …
Sales tax holiday review
TALLAHASSEE (AP) – Florida’s popular back-to-school sales tax holiday could last longer and cover more expensive items. Gov. Rick Scott on Friday called for extending …
Education
WVU Press publishes book about Mother’s Day founder
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Press has published a book about the founder of Mother’s Day. The book is titled “Memorializing Motherhood: Anna Jarvis and …
Alabama, Auburn graduates partner in business venture
By PATRICK RUPINSKI TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama and Auburn might be gridiron rivals, but in the business world, it’s a different story. Graduates of the two …
Christie nominates Democratic strategist to Rutgers board
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A prominent Democratic strategist who tried to defeat Republican legislative candidates is among Gov. Chris Christie’s picks for seats on the Rutgers …