LeMieux sworn in as Florida’s new senator
WASHINGTON (AP) — George LeMieux is Florida's newest senator. LeMieux was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden Thursday afternoon, replacing Republican Sen. Mel Martinez.
NSU panel addresses Darfur genocide
DAVIE — In 2003, frustrated by poverty and neglect, two Darfurian rebel groups launched an uprising against the Khartoum government. The government responded with a …
Holy ground becomes crime scene in Liberty City
MIAMI — "Someone will come forward with information. This young man couldn't have kept this kind of information to himself," said Miami Police Chief John …
“Just Report It” campaign fights crime
MIAMI — In an effort to facilitate more reporting of crime in black communities, Miami City Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones and a grassroots community organization have …
Wake Up Call: Obama’s School Speech: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
"I think we've reached a little bit of the silly season when the president of the United States can't tell kids in school to study …
Question remains: What will rise at ground zero?
NEW YORK (AP) — The five skyscrapers were all supposed to rise by early next decade to replace the ravaged World Trade Center, with the …
Student had accident driving teacher’s car
OAKLAND PARK — A student who denied having a relationship with a teacher outside the classroom recently got into an accident while driving her car, …
Financial axe falls on Virginia Key Beach
MIAMI — The city of Miami plans to cut all funding to the organization that currently runs the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. The reduction …
Flag fight may sever Florida City’s ties with Homestead chamber
FLORIDA CITY — In the latest flap over the display of the Confederate flag at a Veterans Day parade in Homestead, the city's next-door neighbor …
Granddaughter seeks to save old Ga. black cemetery
ATLANTA (AP) _ A historic cemetery that is the last trace of an African-American community founded by former slaves is at the center of a …