FAU study: Black women pay higher mortgage rates
By JAMES HELLEGAARD BOCA RATON, Fla. — Racial disparity in mortgage rates is widespread between black and white borrowers, according to a new study at …
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Town Hall Meeting explores black male deaths
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — There’s been an upsurge in shootings and killings in West Palm Beach, all taking place within a few blocks, and …
Obama says New Orleans is ‘moving forward’ after hurricane
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE NEW ORLEANS — President Barack Obama says New Orleans is “moving forward” a decade after Hurricane Katrina dealt it a devastating blow. …
On-air gunman became increasingly volatile
By JONATHAN DREW and ALAN SUDERMAN MONETA, Va. — Vester Flanagan appeared to become increasingly volatile in recent years, picking fights with co-workers and others …
Candidates bring perspective to Broward Clerk of Courts
Fort Lauderdale, Fla — Howard C. Forman’s final year as Broward Clerk of Courts has brought wage decreases, employment terminations, closure of satellite offices and …
Dominica declares disaster status after storm leaves 20 dead
ROSEAU, Dominica — Rescue teams worked Sunday to reopen roads to remote communities in Dominica after Tropical Storm Erika caused flooding and mudslides that killed …
Keep off: Judges rule Supreme Court can ban plaza protest demonstrations
By MARK SHERMAN and SAM HANANEL ] WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, the setting for landmark rulings in favor of free speech, can keep protesters …
In Honor of Our African Heritage
On the last weekend in August, I co-hosted the fundraising gala for the African Museum of Arts and Culture (AMAC) in Miami Gardens. Spearheaded by …
Mindingall, Miami Marlins donate to District 2 schools
Miami-Dade School Board Member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall (D-2), along with the Miami Marlins Ayudan Foundation and Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, helped to distribute book bags …
Guilty Pleas In $36 Million Affordable Housing Scam
MIAMI (AP) – Four developers in Miami and a Fort Lauderdale contractor are pleading guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged $36 million affordable …