New Pollo Tropical to open in Margate
MARGATE – Pollo Tropical will opening its newest restaurant at 5425 W. Atlantic Blvd. on Friday, Jan. 10, with a Grand Opening Beach Party featuring …
Residents split on police tactics at town hall
MIAMI GARDENS – Hundreds of angry and frustrated residents packed a community meeting Tuesday night divided about the city’s police force’s effort to combat crime …
Schools chief says graduation rate must increase
WEST PALM BEACH – A task force initially created in 2010 to come up with ways of boosting the graduation rate of black male students, …
Former President Bill Clinton tapped for inaugural Joe DiMaggio award
HOLLYWOOD – The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, which has cared for children in Broward County and across South Florida as part of the Memorial Healthcare …
Push to change mandatory prison sentencing
WASHINGTON – An unusual alliance of tea party enthusiasts and liberal leaders in Congress is pursuing major changes in the country’s mandatory sentencing laws.
Golden staying as Hurricanes coach
CORAL GABLES – University of Miami football coach Al Golden has said he is not a candidate for any other job, ending days of silence …
Winston leads Seminoles to thrilling victory in title game
PASADENA, Calif. – After a regular season filled with blowout victories and easy fourth quarters, Jameis Winston and Florida State showed they could close like …
Wheelchair basketball tournament set for Jan. 18-19
MIAMI – The Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department will join the city of Miami Springs Parks and Recreation Department in presenting the “Miami …
James scores 32 as Heat run past Pelicans 107-88
MIAMI (AP) – Dwyane Wade saw LeBron James was on the move and unguarded, so he lobbed the ball toward the rim and waited for …
Specialists to examine African-American articles and artifacts
FORT LAUDERDALE – A two-day program to help South Florida residents identify and preserve items of historical and cultural significance tucked away in their attics, …