Recession hits blacks, Latinos harder
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Last hired, first fired: This generations-old cliche rings bitterly true for millions of America's Latinos and blacks, who are losing jobs at …
Moss takes charge at Marlins meeting
MIAMI – Viewers of Monday’s Miami-Dade County Commission meeting, in which a $644.5 million Marlins stadium was approved, had an opportunity to watch Chairman Dennis …
Florida attorney general seeks to reduce gang activity
FORT LAUDERDALE — Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum this week met with community leaders to discuss ways of stemming the rise of gang activity in …
Local company encourages trade with Rwanda
MIAMI LAKES — Priscilla Dames-Blake had her eyes set on South Africa. The owner of Wingspan Seminars, a training and conflict resolution company, eagerly explored …
Miami Herald editorial page editor retires
MIAMI _ Joe Oglesby, the highest-ranking African-American newsroom executive at The Miami Herald, has announced his retirement, effective in May, according to an email circulated …
Marlins get deal for new stadium
MIAMI – Following a meeting that lasted more than nine hours, the Miami-Dade County Commission on Monday voted to approve the construction of a new …
State attorney general attacks gang activity
FORT LAUDERDALE – Seeking to reduce the spread of juvenile crime, Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum on Monday attacked the growing problem of gang activity …
Woods on MVP: D-Wade good, but it’s LeBron or Kobe
DORAL (AP) — Even Tiger Woods has an opinion on one of the NBA's hottest topics – the MVP race. In Woods’ mind, Miami's Dwyane …
Businessman co-sponsors Obama race car
Ask David Fleming one word to describe himself, and he will use two—“great networker.” Fleming, a 45-year-old Pompano Beach resident is CEO/President of RoadCare Plus, …
Urban gardener hits field goal
MIAMI — Will Allen is a tall man. Standing well over 6-foot-5, the former basketball player is also a giant in the urban gardening scene. …