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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Business
July 4th visits, spending could set record in New Hampshire
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Whole Foods apologizes for pricing problems
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Uber suspends low-cost service in France amid legal pressure
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Education
Washington Gov. Inslee signs tuition reduction bill
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Wichita school district again opts out of free-meals program
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Women, minorities struggle on Missouri teaching exams
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Sports
Rams running back Trey Watts suspended for 4 games by NFL
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Out of finals, Love says he’ll be back next season with Cavs
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Appeal for Brewers’ Smith on suspension to be heard Monday
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