Florida Supreme Court hears case in FAMU band hazing death
“If an activity constitutes a competition, then it’s not considered to be hazing,” the defense argued to the Florida Supreme Court. PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER …
Miami-Dade’s SMART plan presented to President Trump
From left, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, President Donald Trump, Vicksburg, Miss., Mayor George Flaggs Jr., Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, Neb. Gov. Pete Ricketts, …
Marchers protest racism in Italy after Africans are shot
A Nazi sympathizer shot six Africans in Italy, which sparked protests. PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME – Marchers protested racism …
Week In Review
PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM AFTER CHILD IS HANDCUFFED, MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS MAKE CHANGE MIAMI (AP) – School district officials in Florida have adopted a new policy …
Shani Davis: Brilliant career, complicated legacy secure
Shani Davis PHOTO COURTESY OF NBC OLYMPICS By PAUL NEWBERRY GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — Shani Davis labored across the line, gulping for air, a …
Jeter: Marlins ‘in a good spot’ as spring training begins in Jupiter
Inside Marlins Park PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By STEVEN WINE MIAMI (AP) — Speaking Tuesday at Marlins Park, Derek Jeter said he was about to …
Daughter: Popular crooner Vic Damone dies in Florida at 89
Vic Damone PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By JENNIFER KAY Associated Press MIAMI (AP) – Vic Damone, whose mellow baritone once earned praise from Frank Sinatra …
Longtime Georgia mayor dies at 77
Willie Ray Oswalt PHOTO COURTESY OF AJC.COM LAKE CITY, Ga. (AP) – One of Georgia’s longest-serving mayors has died. Lake City Mayor Willie Ray Oswalt …
Winfrey picks novel “An American Marriage” for book club
Oprah and Tayari Jones PHOTOS COURTESY OF AMAZON.COM AND OPRAH.COM By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tayari Jones, whose novel “An …
$130 million aquarium, research lab proposed in Florida
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – Officials with the Mote Marine Laboratory have announced plans for a new $130 million aquarium on Florida’s …