Jazz, classical musicians to perform at Community Arts Program summer concert series
Staff Report CORAL GABLES —The Community Arts Program opens the 30th season of its summer concert series this week with an array of jazz and …
2 Connecticut public high schools axe midterm exams
MERIDEN, Conn. (AP) _ Students at two public high schools in central Connecticut are no lingering taking midterm exams. The Record-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1RIZK2b …
7 years after flood, key space on U. Iowa campus to reopen
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) _ One of the most prominent casualties of the 2008 flood on the University of Iowa campus is finally reopening. The …
Celebrate the Village: Festival provides fun, raises funds for kids
By ASHLEY ANDREWS Special to South Florida Times FORT LAUDERDALE — The vivacious spirit of Caribbean culture will be brought to South Florida this month …
Body cameras endorsed for Miami-Dade police
MIAMI (AP) _ The Miami-Dade county commissioners have approved spending up to $5 million during the next five years on body camera technology for the …
Iowans being warned of higher electric bills this summer
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ Many Iowans can expect higher electric bills soon, thanks to higher summer temperatures and higher rates being charged by MidAmerican …
Maryland Woman dies after botched cosmetic procedure
NEW YORK (AP) _ Police are investigating the death of a Maryland woman after she got a cosmetic procedure to enlarge her buttocks from an …
Indiana asks public for ideas on allowing safe bird shows
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Indiana is asking the public for ideas on how bird shows might go on despite a statewide bird show ban imposed in …
Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month in style
FORT LAUDERDALE — Greater Fort Lauderdale, which draws millions of international visitors each year, is celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month with several events throughout Broward County …