With murder rate on the rise, more police now in resort areas
SAN JUAN — Police are increasing the number of officers at popular tourist areas in the capital of San Juan to reassure visitors the area …
What We think: Mean-spirited proposal
Some local governments are trying to cope with budget shortfalls by going after the least among us. But, judging from a decades-long track record, it …
We must save Head Start and its workers
Miami-Dade County employees charged with preparing young children for success at school may be among the first to lose their jobs under the 2011-12 budget …
Western military assault on Libya part of old disrespect for blacks
When the devil and his wicked associates want you gone, he and his followers will do everything they can to take you out. This is …
I want the media to seduce me, not hit me on the head with news
Lately, I have been overwhelmed by the torrent of current events: the Casey Anthony trial; the United States’ budget crisis debate; daily televised ‘Middle East’ …
Panel: 12,000 crack cocaine offenders eligible for early release
WASHINGTON — As many as 12,000 people in federal prison for crack-related crimes can get their sentences reduced as a result of a new law …
Miami agency to announce plans for city’s last vacant site
MIAMI — Overtown residents are likely to know Monday what will happen to a six-block piece of vacant land in their neighborhood regarded as the …
Visiting Congressional team gets earful from Miami residents
Special to South Florida Times NORTH CENTRAL MIAMI-DADE — Nadine Sierra’s Liberty City community has no wealth and that was true even when jobs existed. …
City giving low-income families chance to rent upscale homes
Special to South Florida Times RIVIERA BEACH — When a bus load of Palm Beach County dignitaries rolled up to the large beige single-family home …
Black Caucus Official Gets Apology
EJones@SFLTimes.com The Florida Democratic Party (FDP) has issued an apology to party official Ruth R. Lynch over allegations that she may have mishandled a $1,500 …