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
‘Honor the ancestors’: Harris appeals directly to Black men
Atlanta (AP) – Democratic vice presidential hopeful Kamala Harris has made a direct appeal to Black men, defending her record as a prosecutor, blasting President …
Pompano Beach honoring Esther Rolle’s centennial
Pompano Beach, Fla. – Pompano Beach Arts is presenting an array of events to honor the life of Esther Rolle, the groundbreaking actress who was …
Business
Florida Gov. Scott will ask Legislature for big tax cuts
TALLAHASSEE -Familiar battles over tax cuts and health care could return during the 2016 session of the Florida Legislature. Gov. Rick Scott and the …
Gov. Scott and Legislature could collide again over budget
By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE – Setting up another potential tug-of-war over spending, Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday vowed to push for another hefty package …
FUNdraising good times
Resources and mindfulness in the life of nonprofits Fundraising is fundraising, or is it? We asked Lisa Hoffman about her observations related to the similarities …
Technology
Thermal Imaging Camera Helps Find Hidden Damage in Your Home
(NewsUSA) – Spring is in the air, which means it’s not only time to start deep cleaning your home, but ensuring it’s protected against damage …
BrainStormers: Backyard DIY Inventors Tackle Weather, Test Ingenuity
(NewsUSA) – For over 30 years, The Weather Channel has inspired viewers to explore, investigate and appreciate how it’s amazing out there by providing the …
Education
Students will get a hip-hop concert, supplies as they head back to school
South Florida students will celebrate their individuality at the inaugural #BeYou Back to School Jam presented by Tune Vox Entertainment and Heavy Legacy Foundation. The …
Illinois Democrats push to fund state grants for college students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ Senate Democrats are pushing to fund grants for Illinois college students even though the state doesn’t have a budget in place. …
More than $2.2 million in Louisiana school ‘turnaround’ grants
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ Louisiana’s education department is sharing in more than $16 million that the U.S. Department of Education is providing to develop leaders …
Sports
Frost is among inductees into Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Scott Frost, who quarterbacked Nebraska to a share of the national championship in 1997, and four other former Cornhuskers will be …
Stanton says he’s bummed not to play in All-Star Game
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) _ A stitched two-inch incision zigzags along Giancarlo Stanton’s left hand, on the base of the palm …
Pacers coach eager to work with new-look team next season
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel is eager to start the rebuild. He needs to find a …
