Scott signs bill allowing inspirational messages
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ A bill that allows school boards to permit student-initiated prayer and other “inspirational messages'' at public school assemblies has been signed …
‘I Need a Man’
MIAMI — 1n 1984 Michael Matthews wrote the hit gospel musical Wicked Ways, the beginning of a series of successful gospel musicals that included Don’t, …
The Proverbs enrich Lent
Lent, which was once considered a strictly Roman Catholic observance, is now becoming commonplace amongst Christians of all expressions. Lent, which means “fortieth,” is the …
Cakes bring joy for foster kids
MIAMI GARDENS — Myriam Masihy reports the news daily on Spanish-language network Univision’s local affiliate Channel 23.
Family says promising student’s murder a cautionary tale of abuse
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis teenager was charged with first-degree murder in the strangulation of Vashon High School's co-valedictorian and homecoming queen, leaving …
Teacher could be fired over hip-hop lesson plan
EJones@SFLTimes.com HOMESTEAD— A Miami-Dade County public school teacher is facing possible termination and loss of her teaching certificate for asking her students to compare the …
Obama defends handling of Keystone pipeline
CUSHING, Oklahoma (AP) _ President Barack Obama firmly defended his record on oil drilling Thursday, ordering the government to fast-track an Oklahoma pipeline while accusing …
Redistricting fix going before full Florida Senate
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The Florida Senate is taking up a revised redistricting map designed to fix constitutional flaws cited by the state Supreme Court. …
Police pressed to make arrest in teen’s death
SANFORD, Florida (AP) _ Civil rights leaders in the U.S. pressured authorities to make an arrest in the case of an unarmed black teenager shot …
Militia group wants to arrest Fla. watch leader
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ Members of a self-described black militia group will attempt a citizen's arrest on a white neighborhood watch leader who has admitted …