Welfare law requiring drug tests deemed ‘obnoxious’
Special to South Florida Times WEST PALM BEACH — President Barack Obama has not placed the African-American community high on his priority list.
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Street renamed for former Open Door pastor
Special to South Florida Times I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for …
Pastor Acquitted of Theft Charge
FORT LAUDERDALE — The former pastor of Living Word Community Church in Lauderhill was acquitted of a charge accusing him of stealing from his former …
Sheriff Awarded $3 M Contract In No-Bid Process
FORT LAUDERDALE — A $3 million Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) contract for squad cars was awarded through a no-bid process in which the recipient was …
ACLU sues to stop enforcement of new elections law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Two groups that advocate for voter rights sued Republican Gov. Rick Scott on Friday to stop implementation of a new elections …
Most FCAT scores little changed from last year
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Most statewide reading and math results on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test changed little from 2010, but that was expected because …
Patti LaBelle, Steve Harvey honored at BET Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Patti LaBelle will be recognized for her five decades in music and Steve Harvey will be honored for his philanthropic contributions …
Iowa teacher disciplined for racial comment
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ District officials say a West Des Moines sixth-grade teacher has been disciplined for making a racially insensitive remark.
Faye Treadwell, manager of The Drifters, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Fayrene “Faye'' Treadwell, who as The Drifters' manager was one of the first African-American female managers in show business, died last …
Michelle Obama dazzles in white Tom Ford gown
Michelle Obama packed a wardrobe of high-fashion clothes to accompany her husband, President Barack Obama, on a state visit to England. She made quick changes …