Edison’s Echoles pitching high-school baseball’s comeback
(Florida International University) – MIAMI — Baseball may be the national pastime, but you wouldn't know it at Miami Edison Senior High School and other …
Review: A mapping contender emerges in MapQuest
ORO VALLEY, Ariz. — For a Memorial Day weekend trip, I checked four free services that provide driving directions — Google, Yahoo, AOL’s MapQuest and …
Habitat unites with auto partner
Special to South Florida Times FORT LAUDERDALE — Three Broward County families have realized their dreams of homeownership, thanks to an ongoing partnership between Habitat for …
Motivational gathering aids youths
Special to South Florida Times RIVIERA BEACH — A two-year dream to bring black boys together in his hometown and motivate them to excel came …
Leader Wants Hog-Tying Case Reopened
By ELGIN JONES EJones@SFLTimes.com MARGATE — A local civil rights organization is calling for the reopening of the 11-year-old case of Oral Brown who died …
Tiger roars back at Murfield Village, with U.S. Open next
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — For those who thought Tiger Woods' run as the world's best golfer was over, the 747-sized roar that emanated from the …
Heat on the verge of elimination as Celtics take 3-2 series lead
MIAMI (AP) — When the Boston Celtics last left Miami, they were on the ropes. Down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals. Unable to solve …
Dolphins to appear on ‘Hard Knocks’
NEW YORK (AP) — The Miami Dolphins will appear on Hard Knocks this summer. HBO announced that the team will be the newest subject of …
SEC coaches want 4-team football playoff
DESTIN (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is looking out for No. 1. Maybe even No. 2. Football coaches from the powerhouse and recently expanded league …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Monestime has done little to help the community
To the Editor: Regarding the story “Monestime showcases CRA, Green Corridor,” in the May 31 issue of South Florida Times: After 18 months in office, …