New Fla. Senate president pushes conservative plan
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ New Senate President Mike Haridopolos is friendly, polite and politically ambitious, along the lines of Charlie Crist, albeit distinctly more conservative …
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Around South Florida with Elgin Jones 2-17-2011
SCOTT’S SLOW START Gov. Rick Scott has been criticized, and justly so, for not providing access to the press. The governor’s website, which former Gov. …
Fla. lawmakers seek to build rail without Scott
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Some members of Florida's congressional delegation and state lawmakers are trying move forward with a high-speed rail line from Orlando to …
Oil spill claims administrator rejects criticism
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The embattled administrator of a $20 billion fund to pay claims from Gulf of Mexico oil spill victims has disputed BP's …
Consumers paid more for most goods in January
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Consumers paid more in January for everything from food and gas to airline tickets and clothing. The price increases reflect creeping but …
Supreme Court seeks 90 more Fla. trial judges
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The Florida Supreme Court says the state needs 90 more trial judges to handle increased workloads caused in part by past …
Washington: the ‘blackest name’ in America
George Washington's name is inseparable from America, and not only from the nation's history. It identifies countless streets, buildings, mountains, bridges, monuments, cities, and people.
Chamber slams Miami-Dade Schools for lack of contracts
The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce is blasting Miami-Dade County Public Schools for not awarding more contracts to black businesses.
Events Calendar 02-17-11
Thursday, Feb. 17 Circle of Consciousness: The Miami Workers Center and N’Cobra present “Blacks in Miami: Our Local History” as a part of its Circle …
SoFlo Nights Listing 02-17-11
THURSDAY, FEB. 17 Tank hosts Gryphon 5711 Seminole Way Hollywood 786-970-7403