Ex-NFL player’s killing ‘justified’
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Authorities said a California sheriff's deputy did not violate department policy when he fatally shot a former NFL player after a …
Jordan extends program to beautify homes
NORTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY — The Miami-Dade County Commission recently approved a resolution by Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan to extend the boundaries of her neighborhood beautification …
Agency plans ‘summit’ for parents who have adopted
The Miami-Dade County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association will host a “Post Adoption Support Summit” on Saturday for parents with adopted children. The meeting will …
Residents remain hopeful for community benefits
(Florida International University) – Community activists in Liberty City and Overtown hope they can still persuade the University of Miami and Miami-Dade County to strike …
Rescue Mission treats homeless, needy to ‘Christmas in July’
More than 1,200 homeless men, women and children got a really early jump on the year-end holiday season when the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers …
Davie real estate agent earns special designation for short sale transactions
Alexsius Jackson, a member of Remax Power Pro in Davie, Broward County, has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation after completing training in …
More businesses finding ways to adapt
AP Business Writer In a slow economy, small business owners know what to do: adapt. “We have to constantly keep adjusting,” says Janice Cutler, president …
Career Day will put spotlight on construction
POMPANO BEACH — Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County will join forces with more than a dozen construction companies to help about 300 high …
Battle over famed Blue Lagoon takes on race overtones
PORT ANTONIO — In a lush corner of Jamaica, a skirmish is under way over a spring-fed lagoon where the changing light of day turns …
Aid group calls on President Martelly to lay out housing plan
PORT-AU-PRINCE —Haiti's new president needs to lay out a long-term plan to relocate tens of thousands of Haitians living under tents and tarps, international aid …