Our resolutions must be meaningful
This is the time of year when we indulge in the rather quaint habit of making resolutions, most of which we know we shall inevitably …
The Gantt Report: Only a fool, punk or coward takes pride in hitting a woman
I pledged Omega Psi Phi in college and if there is anyone in the world who knows about hazing, that person may just be a …
Lawmakers watching what they say on redistricting plans
TALLAHASSEE — Many lawmakers and other key players in Florida's process for drawing new congressional and legislative districts have adopted their own don't ask, don't …
Around South Florida with Elgin Jones 12-29-11
EJones@SFLTimes.com HAPPY NEW YEAR Well, another year has come to an end, and once again it’s time to reflect upon the interesting characters and issues …
South Floridians join national Lowe’s boycott
Special to South Florida Times FORT LAUDERDALE — A Sunrise contractor has joined a national boycott of Lowe’s, saying the home improvement supply store bowed …
Minister: Brazil’s economy will overtake France
SAO PAULO (AP) _ Brazil's finance minister says the country's economy will overtake that of France to become the globe's fifth-largest economy before 2015.
Discrimination lawsuit Plaintiff Charged with stealing funds
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) _ The lead plaintiff in a class-action discrimination lawsuit filed by black workers against the state of Iowa is expected to …
Fla. legislators likely to cut budget again
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ It's almost becoming an annual rite each year in Tallahassee: Another year, another billion-dollar plus budget shortfall.
Investment group closes Chicago Sun-Times purchase
CHICAGO (AP) _ A new investment group has completed its purchase of the company that owns the Chicago Sun-Times.
State concerned about Portland marijuana facility
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ A state health official says plans by the operators of a medical marijuana dispensary scheduled to open in Portland next month …