Sheriff’s program gives youth a second chance
FORT LAUDERDALE — A campaign promise by Sheriff Scott Israel has resulted in the Broward Sheriff’s Office invoking a little-known state law that gives a …
Lawmakers debate legalizing marijuana
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Lawmakers recently debated a proposal to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use by adults in Jamaica, where …
Obamacare trade-off: Low premium, high deductible
WASHINGTON —You might be pleased with the low monthly premium for one of the new health insurance plans under President Barack Obama’s overhaul, but the …
Stay in shape without a gym membership
(StatePoint) — If joining a gym is not in your budget or doesn’t work for your schedule, it’s time to drop the excuses and work …
Making a difference for Trayvon
FORT LAUDERDALE —When it was announced in Kayla Williams’ Criminal Justice class that her school — Whiddon-Rogers Education Center —would host a town hall meeting …
Business Spotlight: ON CALL MECHANICS INC.
We’re a Mobile Mechanic company servicing Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Our focus is to provide mobile auto service and repair to accommodate individuals …
DFW poised to be hub for Christian film industry
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – North Texas has long tried to capture the eye of mainstream Hollywood, luring a variety of TV shows and movies …
Howard U. president Stepping Down
WASHINGTON (AP) – Howard University's president says he's stepping down at the end of the year after five years heading the private, historically black university. …
New study: Fla. casinos won’t have big impact
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Making sun-soaked Florida a new rival to Las Vegas may not be the big boon to the state's economy that backers …
Obama makes historic call to Iranian leader
President Barack Obama talks with President Hassan Rouhani of Iran during a historic phone call from the Oval Office Friday, Sept. 27, the first conversation …