Judge rules latest stand-your-ground law is unconstitutional
Stock Photo MIAMI (AP) – A judge has ruled that Florida’s lawmakers overstepped their authority in updating the state’s “Stand Your Ground” ruling. In ruling …
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Source of Sanders wife allegation says loan information was hearsay
Jane and Bernie Sanders PHOTOS COURTESY OFPLAYBUZZ MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) – A Republican lawyer who reported independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and his wife to federal …
July 1 marked start of campaign to save Florida’s public schools
Florida’s efforts to save public education started July 1, the day a new state law went into effect that forces public school districts to divert …
Tennessee weighs commission to probe Jim Crow brutality
The Jim Crow crimes included beatings, drownings and lynchings. PHOTO COURTESY OF PINTEREST.COM By CHAS SISK Nashville Public Radio NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Charlie Morris vividly recalls …
Governor, prosecutor fight awaits state high court
Aramis Ayala. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINTPETERSBLOG.COM By The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Supreme Court scrutinized Florida’s first African-American state attorney over her refusal …
Will Amazon, Meek Foundation deliver the goods for Opa-locka?
A. Gimenez, at the groundbreaking ceremony with retired Congresswoman Meek (in forefront). Addressing the gathering (right) is a key proponent of the project, Commissioner Barbara …
Dolphins, City Year partnership creates graduation explosion
Fins Weekend Golf Tournament raises funds to support their four-year million dollar commitment. PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI DOLPHINS By DAPHNE TAYLOR Special to South Florida …
Tampa Civil War monument remains
Confederate monument in Tampa PHOTO COURTESY OF USF.EDU By TAMARA LUSH Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. – Officials decided Wednesday not to move a Confederate memorial …
Supreme Court last day notable, Trump immigration victory
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON – The last day of the Supreme Court’s term was …
B-CU suffers financial losses
B-CU Wildcats logo IMAGE COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A historically black university in Florida is dealing with mounting financial problems. …