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The first African-American female mayors of two local counties are reflecting on the progress made and the challenges faced serving their respective year-long terms nearing …

Name recognition could become a stumbling block for a sitting Broward County judge and a Miami Gardens councilman, both of whom did not garner enough …

Special to the South Florida Times DELRAY BEACH — They are snippets of Delray Beach’s history being told by those who have lived it. Over …

TALLAHASSEE — The NAACP Florida State Conference has denounced a vote by the Florida House of Representatives rejecting a move to repeal the controversial “stand …

MIAMI – Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church is officially installing the Rev. Theodis (Theo) Johnson III, 38, as its new pastor with events at the …

MIAMI – Renowned singer and songwriter Chaka Khan is lending her celebrity status to the Dress for Success Worldwide organization which helps low-income women with …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – In the weeks before an alleged gambling ring came crashing down with nearly 60 arrests, those linked to the ring showered …

NORTH DADE – Longtime homeowners in a quiet community of unincorporated North Central Miami-Dade County are locked in battle with well-monied developers for what they …

Special to South Florida Times MIAMI LAKES — Registering voters is a critical part of the campaign to re-elect President Barack Obama, his wife told …

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott now says Florida will do nothing to comply with President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul and will not expand …