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
States help get heroin antidote into hands of regular folks
By CAROLYN THOMPSON BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) _ At the front of a classroom, health worker Cheryll Moore demonstrates “the nod” _ a jerk of the …
In rural Colombia, ban on anti-coca herbicide is bittersweet
CRUCITO, Colombia (AP) _ Manuel de Jesus Sanchez holds up a green poncho to protect his skin from the midday sun. The farmer says he …
Business
Morris Brown trustees turn down taxpayer money
ATLANTA (AP) – Trustees of Morris Brown College have turned down an offer of nearly $10 million in taxpayer money. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed had …
A look at bank scandals since the financial crisis
HSBC's record $1.9 billion payment to settle a U.S. investigation into money laundering that involved Mexican drug cartels and nations such as Iran is a …
5 tips to steer clear of debt in holiday shopping
CHICAGO (AP) — As the holiday shopping season expands and retailers make impulse buys ever-easier via smartphone and otherwise, consumers have to be extra-disciplined to …
Education
Police: Utah teen planned to open fire at school
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A teenager caught with a loaded gun at his northern Utah high school planned to shoot a former …
Michael Moore, U-Virginia president speak at MSU
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore and University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan are speaking at Michigan State University’s December commencement ceremonies. Michigan …
Jameis Winston student misconduct hearing underway
By GARY FINEOUT and KAREEM COPELAND TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The student code of conduct hearing involving Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston began Tuesday, approximately two years …