HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
MIAMI – In honor of Juneteenth, the Overtown Business Association (OBA) is proud to present the Overtown Block Party & Heritage Market – Juneteenth Weekend …
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Candidates for U.S. Rep. Wilson’s CD 24 seat seeking her endorsement
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Miami-Dade unveils plans for first airport-wide digital monitoring hub in U.S.
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Florida proposal bans college admission, adult education classes for undocumented students
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Retirees spending more time exploring technology than leisure time
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PBC Elections invites residents to Elections Experience Tour
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How much does your life matter?
By Antonia Williams-Gary Once upon a time we were bought and sold in the slave markets where prices for our bodies were set according to …
Health and Wellness
Habitat Broward accepting applications
PHOTO COURTESY OF HABITATBROWARD.ORG FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – First-time homebuyers have an opportunity to learn more about Habitat for Humanity and whether they qualify for …
Dr. Nelson Adams, III to be honored at St. John’s gala
PHOTOS COURTESY OF TEE KAY MIAMI – One of South Florida’s most prominent physicians will be honored at the 18th Annual Things Are Cooking in …
Business
CVS Photo website credit card info possibly stolen in breach
By BREE FOWLER AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ CVS’ online photo service remained shut down Friday, a day after the company acknowledged that …
Google shareholders revel in record 1-day windfall of $65.1B
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE and MARLEY JAY AP Business Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Google’s stock roared out of a long slumber Friday to produce the …
Blue Bell: $125M investment necessary to remain operational
BRENHAM, Texas (AP) _ Blue Bell’s chief executive has told shareholders that Texas billionaire Sid Bass will lend the company up to $125 million and …
Education
Rhode Island community college to receive federal funding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The Community College of Rhode Island has been awarded more than $500,000 in federal funding for its outreach and student services …
Computer pros volunteer to teach girls how to program
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ When organizers of a summer camp that includes a number of disadvantaged high-school girls asked about career plans, …
Parents with kids in private schools want education grants
RENO, Nev. (AP) _ Nevada parents with children already attending private school are demanding to be part of a new state program that will pay …
Sports
Vikings DT Johnson acquitted in disorderly conduct case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson has been acquitted of all counts stemming from his October arrest at a Minneapolis restaurant. Johnson …
Jets sign former Saints, Giants tackle Charles Brown
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) _ The New York Jets have signed veteran tackle Charles Brown, adding depth to their offensive line. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound Brown …
Nuggets officially bring on board D’Alessandro
DENVER (AP) _ The Denver Nuggets officially announced the hiring of Pete D’Alessandro as the senior vice president of business and team operations. President Josh …
