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 …
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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, …
US, Cuba to sign first environmental accord since thawed relations
HAVANA (AP) — The United States and Cuba are set to sign their first accord on environmental protection since announcing plans to re-establish diplomatic relations. …
In flooding preparations, Florida gets an ‘F’
After I sent in my column, “How is South Florida preparing for extreme flooding?” last Monday, I had a few anxious moments. The scenario I …
Willie Mays, Yogi Berra among Medal of Freedom honorees
WASHINGTON — Baseball legends Willie Mays and the late Yogi Berra will be honored with the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. …
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 …
Carson questions claims of racial bias against police
By BILL BARROW COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson told a group of African-American civic leaders on Saturday that he is still …
How is South Florida preparing for extreme flooding?
In the Bible, Noah warned that a great flood is coming and was met with a great big shrug. Today scientists are warning South Floridians …
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 …