Miami Gardens to rename street after U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson
Photo courtesy of Facebook MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The City of Miami Gardens is honoring U.S. Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, a Democrat, for her years …
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Virginia Supreme Court shoots down Democratic redrawn Congressional map
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Boating safety Task Force recommends mandated boating training to curb accidents, fatalities in waterways
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Miami Gardens to hold hurricane preparedness giveaway June 6
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Habitat for Humanity and AutoNation help single mother of five become homeowner
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Opa-locka celebrates 100 years, Arabian Nights Music Festival set for May 16
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Gov. DeSantis signs a pair of bills to bolster animal protection
Photo courtesy of stock.adobe.com Florida has stepped up efforts to protect animals from acts of cruelty. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills …
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Kids are online more, here’s how to keep them safe
(StatePoint) – Children are spending more time online due to social distancing measures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And while the internet can be an …
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Miami Beach Remembers Juneteenth: Special Planting Ceremony to be Held on Friday, June 19 at 9 a.m. at Pride Park, 1809 Meridian Ave., southwest corner, …
Fun playtime ideas for Father’s Day
(StatePoint) – Playtime is one of the best opportunities for dads, grandfathers and other father figures to serve as role models in a child’s life, …
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$32.75 million mortgage discrimination settlement with bank
By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) – Mortgage discrimination against black and Hispanic communities has led to a proposed $32.75 million settlement between Hudson City Savings …
CFPB orders debt buying and collection firms to pay over $200 Million
By Charlene Crowell At one time or another, many consumers have fallen behind on paying their bills. For the working poor, unemployed and underemployed, the …
Latest NewsTechnology
Google embeds engineers as professors
By MARTHA MENDOZA AP National Writer MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) _ Howard University freshman Alanna Walton knew something was different about the professor teaching her …
Cable, pay-per-view problems leave viewers fighting mad
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ For some boxing fans, the big fight Saturday night turned out to be between them …
Latest NewsEducation
FAMU president narrowly avoids getting fired
By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An increasingly bitter power struggle between Florida A&M University President Elmira Mangum and the university board culminated Thursday with …
Education Secretary Arne Duncan steps down after 7-year term
By JOSH LEDERMAN and KATHLEEN HENNESSEY WASHINGTON (AP) – Arne Duncan, who followed President Barack Obama to Washington to serve as his education secretary, announced …
Broward College expert offers cyber bullying prevention tips
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Unlike bullying that occurs while a child is at school, cyber bullying has no physical boundaries and is capable of reaching children …
Latest NewsSports
Cowboys, Bryant beat deadline with 5-year, $70 million deal
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) _ Dez Bryant has the long-term contract he said he wouldn’t play without, and the Dallas …
Florida State president warns football team about misconduct
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida State’s president has told the football team that members must start conducting themselves appropriately after two players were charged with …
Stoudemire says he’s feeling great, ready to join Heat
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Amare Stoudemire got recruited by the Miami Heat in 2010. It’s paying off, five years later. One of the …
