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 …
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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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How much does your life matter?
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Donalds inching closer to becoming first-ever Black Florida governor
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Juneteenth: The Week of Repair
As communities across the nation prepare to observe the Week of Repair, it is a time to reflect, remember, and advocate for justice. This special …
Health and Wellness
3 questions to help sort student health coverage choices
By TOM MURPHY AP Business Writer A key question remains for many students who’ve finally settled on a college destination: How will they or their …
Smokers have better luck quitting when own money wagered
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ When it comes to offering cash to get smokers to quit, more people go for …
Business
A look at bank scandals since the financial crisis
HSBC's record $1.9 billion payment to settle a U.S. investigation into money laundering that involved Mexican drug cartels and nations such as Iran is a …
5 tips to steer clear of debt in holiday shopping
CHICAGO (AP) — As the holiday shopping season expands and retailers make impulse buys ever-easier via smartphone and otherwise, consumers have to be extra-disciplined to …
HIV/AIDS money coming
SAN JUAN — More than $2 million is coming in federal funds to help those on a waiting list for HIV/AIDS medication.
Education
New Mexico’s Walker dismissed from team
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The captain of the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team has been dismissed from the team after being arrested and …
HOW TO PICK A COLLEGE? DATA CRUNCHERS HOPE TO HELP
BY ANNE FLAHERTY WASHINGTON (AP) – For many high school seniors, fall means deciding where to apply for college and maybe visiting a guidance counselor. …
Schools respond to community pressure
By MARGARITA SWEETINGSpecial to South Florida TimesMiami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho promised the implementation of what he called “policies, procedures, and practices,” that …