Donalds inching closer to becoming first-ever Black Florida governor
U.S. Rep. and Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds (Photo courtesy of Facebook) By David L. Snelling MIAMI – In 2018, then-Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum upset …
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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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Palm Beach County School district cuts back on free meals for all students.
STOCK Photo By David L. Snelling WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Due to reductions in a federal program which helps school districts offer free meals …
Health and Wellness
It was just the best day ever!
By Dr. Pierre Bland I was invited to participate in an adoption event in Ft. Lauderdale recently. It was a huge annual event and the …
Concussions on the brain: Pushing for more research on women
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Katherine Snedaker says she has had 20 concussions, the first three decades ago from a car …
Business
Feds approve gold mine plan in central Idaho wilderness
By KEITH RIDLER BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The U.S. Forest Service has approved a gold mining company’s plan to reopen a 4-mile road in a …
European deal creates US grocery giant
By MIKE CORDER and JOSEPH PISANI NEW YORK (AP) _ The owner of Stop & Shop and Giant will tie up with the parent company …
Pipeline firm couldn’t reach staff at California spill site
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD LOS ANGELES (AP) _ As thousands of gallons of crude oil from a ruptured pipeline spread along the California coast, its …
Education
Fireworks fund high school activities in at least 2 cities
By BILL CAMPBELL TimesDaily FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) _ Fireworks stands have begun opening in areas that allow such sales around the Shoals. In at least …
North Carolina Senate budget proposes ending driver’s ed. requirement
BY JOHN MORITZ RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ The fate of driver education in North Carolina looms uncertain as legislators ironing out the budget weigh whether …
Ivy Tech at risk of losing workforce training money
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Ivy Tech Community College is facing an Aug. 1 deadline to show progress in student success as state officials weigh whether to …
Sports
Athletics place Coco Crisp on DL with cervical strain
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ The Oakland Athletics have placed outfielder Coco Crisp on the 15-day disabled list with a cervical strain and recalled right-hander …
Clemson dismisses defensive end Ogundeko following arrest
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson backup defensive end Ebenezer Ogundeko has been dismissed from the football team after he was arrested and charged with financial …
Marlins place starters Alvarez, Latos on disabled list
MIAMI (AP) _ The Miami Marlins placed starting pitchers Henderson Alvarez and Mat Latos on the 15-day disabled list, recalled right-hander Andre Rienzo and selected …
