Bendross-Mindingall M-DCPS vice chair
Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, School Board Member for District 2, has been elected Vice Chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board at the annual Organizational Meeting held …
St. Thomas University and Antioch Church mentor Carol City students
Last Friday, 75 volunteers from St. Thomas University, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Diplomas Now were deployed to Carol City Middle School to facilitate and …
Florida’s low-income communities benefit from community solar
BY JOE GIBSON All across America, families, communities, and businesses are getting excited about renewable energy and the benefits that renewables can bring. Recently, the …
Domestic violence activist raises funding and awareness
Charlene Bouie, 2nd left, coordinated a Great Gatsby inspired event to raise funds and awareness about domestic violence. She is pictured with, left to right, …
Ways to give back this holiday season
When making this year’s holiday gift list, consider how you might also give back to your local community. The holiday season is the perfect time …
Mortician reflects on Baltimore’s most violent year
BALTIMORE (AP) — In the corner of his office, John Williams set down a gilded headstone that was in the shape of a teddy bear. …
Idea Center launches marketing course
MIAMI, Fla. — The Idea Center Miami Dade College (MDC) will launch the second edition of its successful MarketHack digital marketing training program. The 16-week …
5 tips for outwitting porch pirates during holiday season
Online shopping has made life easier for consumers – and is especially handy during the holidays – but it’s also created more opportunities for “porch …
Gov. Scott names new secretary for Florida Lottery
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Gov. Rick Scott is appointing Tom Delacenserie as the new secretary of the Florida Lottery. Scott made Delacenserie interim secretary in late …
Farm Share donates fresh food to South Florida families
Representative Barbara Watson and Farm Share participate in a food distribution event where 500 families were given fruits, vegetables and poultry in N.M. Beach in …