Residents remain firm, Keys dredging will harm environment
With South Florida arguing relentlessly during the last few years over the numerous issues concerning the dredging of ports like Miami and the Everglades, the …
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Ascension of an election Supervisor / Part II
FORT LAUDERDALE — A long road trip from Alabama to South Florida over five decades ago was the beginning of a long and prosperous career …
President’s $2 billion request will foster black’s use of parks
If money is our measure of worth, then the news that President Obama proposed an additional $2 billion in his 2016 budget to fund the …
Opa-locka mayor hails achievements, vows more good things are in store
PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF OPA-LOCKA OPA-LOCKA — In her fifth State of the City Address, Mayor Myra L. Taylor said she and city …
News Briefs
BCPS teacher named White House champion FORT LAUDERDALE — Linda Gancitano, physical education teacher at Driftwood Middle School Academy of Health and Wellness, recently was …
Reggae greats, students team for concert
PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID I. MUIR/FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES MIRAMAR — Miramar Cultural Center Artspark was ablaze with rhythm, music and soul recently, as …
Around South Florida
MARIJUANA Part II Florida’s medical marijuana measure, which was narrowly defeated in 2014, will be back on the ballot in 2016. Attorney John Morgan, who …
Jordan helps usher in new era at Sun Life Stadium
PHOTOs COURTESY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Kravis hosts discussion on race, beating adversity
PHOTO COURTESY OF RA-RA VALVERDE WEST PALM BEACH —The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host a panel discussion on The …
Florida lawyer sparks debate about rights at DUI checkpoints
By CURT ANDERSON MIAMI — Drivers at drunken-driving checkpoints don’t have to speak to police or even roll down their windows. They just have to place …