Reconciling Jackson and Jackson
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia By BEN JEALOUS The party of Andrew Jackson has spent a decade running from him. It should keep the two things …
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HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
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How much does your life matter?
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Donalds inching closer to becoming first-ever Black Florida governor
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Palm Beach County School district cuts back on free meals for all students.
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Juneteenth: The Week of Repair
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Study: Waiting lists for child care assistance nearly doubled
Photo courtesy of the National Women’s Law Center The National Women’s Law Center released its annual State Child Care Assistance Policies report, finding that the …
Health and Wellness
Gov. Scott administration under fire in health care fight
By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Key Republicans on Tuesday asserted that the administration of Florida Gov. Rick Scott was playing politics in a …
California lawmakers tackle smoking age, immigrant health
By JUDY LIN and FENIT NIRAPPIL SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ California lawmakers on Tuesday tackled a wide range of bills to raise the smoking age, …
Business
IRS cuts taxpayer services as filing returns gets harder
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS is cutting taxpayer services to historically low levels just as President Barack Obama’s health law will make …
Lululemon boosts outlook after strong holiday season
NEW YORK — Lululemon, the seller of yoga gear, boosted its fourth-quarter outlook Monday following strong demand during holiday shopping season. The company’s shares rose more …
AmerisourceBergen expands into animal health with $2.5B deal
Pharmaceutical distributor AmerisourceBergen will stretch its reach into veterinary medicine by spending about $2.5 billion to acquire MWI Veterinary Supply. AmerisourceBergen Corp. said Monday that …
Education
Construction to start soon on Hastings College art center
HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) _ Construction will soon begin on the $8.5 million Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College, expected to open in August 2016. …
Budget gap looms over Hawaii medical school, cancer center
HONOLULU (AP) _ A University of Hawaii report is warning that its medical school could lose its accreditation and its cancer center could lose its …
Pa. high school naming auditorium for murdered music teacher
COUDERSPORT, Pa. (AP) _ A northern Pennsylvania high school is naming its auditorium after a murdered music teacher. The Northern Potter School District will hold …
Sports
Marlins ballpark lawsuit heads back to court
MIAMI (AP) — Opening statements have started in the Florida Marlins stadium trial.
Marlins ballpark lawsuit heads back to court
MIAMI (AP) — Opening statements have started in the Florida Marlins stadium trial.