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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HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
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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
Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy and Happy this Winter
StatePoint With colder weather comes an increase in weather-related illness and health issues. From activity levels to mood, diet and more, seasonal weather affects all …
Holiday Party Survival Guide: Tips to Avoid Weight Gain
StatePoint Lights decorate streets across the country. The holiday season is officially upon us! However, with the joy of the season comes the tendency to …
Business
3,200 GE Transportation workers in Erie among those in deal
ERIE, Pa. (AP) _ About 3,200 GE Transportation workers in Erie are among those covered by a new tentative deal between the manufacturing giant General …
Wyoming Conservation Corp improves trail system
By THADDEUS MAST Laramie Boomerang LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) _ Thousands of Wyoming residents and tourists enjoy the trails meandering through the many state parks. But …
Entrepreneurs mix adult beverages with vintage arcade games
By KEVIN JOY The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ When Benjamin Morgan pitched his idea for an arcade to investors, the particulars of his …
Education
US Education Secretary to meet with black college reps in NC
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) _ U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is scheduled to hear about challenges confronting historically black colleges and universities in North Carolina. Duncan …
Kansas Wesleyan unveils new majors, changes to curriculum
SALINA, Kan. (AP) _ Kansas Wesleyan University says it will begin offering 17 new majors and a revamped core curriculum during the next four years. …
Open teaching positions remain a problem in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ It is becoming increasingly difficult to find people to fill open teaching positions in South Dakota, according to school administrators. …
Sports
Alvarez to rejoin Marlins’ rotation Sunday against Braves
MIAMI — Miami Marlins opening day starter Henderson Alvarez will rejoin the rotation Sunday when he starts against the Atlanta Braves. The right-hander has been …
‘Deflategate’ appeal could test powers of NFL commissioner
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — This is no longer about deflated footballs. Tom Brady signaled in his appeal of his “Deflategate” …
Marlins pitcher Mat Latos injured, leaves game with bruised shin
MIAMI — Right-hander Mat Latos left the Miami Marlins’ game against Atlanta in the fourth inning Saturday with a bruised left shin after being hit …
