AM General to lay off 350, cut Humvee production
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) _ AM General is laying off about 350 workers because of a cut in the number of Humvees it will make …
Ice cream shop drops mascot over Klan controversy
OCALA, Fla. (AP) _ A central Florida ice cream shop has had to get rid of its costumed ice cream cone mascot because passers-by kept …
Late governor is honored at Florida’s Old Capitol
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Several former Florida governors joined hundreds of Floridians at the state's Old Capitol building on Friday to pay their final respects …
High school dropouts earn diplomas in Miami program
Antwan Griffin was a high school dropout who eventually realized that he wanted to develop his potential. Griffin joined the Greater Miami Service Corps and …
Links and His House put focus on child obesity
MIAMI — The Dade County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated social service organization announced it has joined with His House Children’s Home to implement a …
Miami about to become Bethune-Cookman’s top test
MIAMI (AP) _ Bethune-Cookman will get everything it wants this weekend. A check for appearing. A chance to gather thousands of alumni in one place. …
New Fla. gun law has local officials scrambling
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Local officials across Florida are scrambling to repeal gun control ordinances, including bans on firearms in parks, buildings and other public …
Judge hears Fla. prison privatization challenge
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Lawyers for the state and a union representing prison guards argued in court Thursday over the legality of a budget proviso …
Praise God — especially when you’re under pressure
M. Scott Peck begins his bestseller The Road Less Traveled with three simple, indisputable words: “Life is difficult.” There is hardly anyone who would argue …
Sweet Home to mark pastor’s appreciation month in October
Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate Pastoral Appreciation Month in October. The services are being hosted by Pastor Jeremy H. Upton and first lady …