Miami-Dade Schools offering kids free breakfast and lunch during summer
Photo courtesy of iStock MIAMI – Miami-Dade County Public Schools is doing its part to address food insecurity as the district is offering free breakfast …
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Donalds inching closer to become first-ever Black Florida governor
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Gallon among five to win Miami-Dade Commission seats unopposed
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Miami Gardens to host citywide clean-up effort June 13
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Broward Health Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Freestanding Emergency Room in Lighthouse Point
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City of Miramar bans RVs residency following complaints
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High School student athletes must undergo heart screening
Photo courtesy of pngtree.com MIAMI – First time high school student-athletes will be required to to take an ECG heart screening before they can play …
Health and Wellness
Drug overdose deaths increased significantly in past five years
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – Drug overdose deaths have increased by 33 percent in the past five years across the country, …
For the man who has everything
DR. PIERRE BLAND As an appointment was ending with the usual reinforcement of the treatment plan and small talk, my client asked, “So what do …
Business
Alibaba investing in ‘Mission: Impossible _ Rogue Nation’
BEIJING (AP) _ The film arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group said Wednesday it will invest in the next “Mission: Impossible” movie in its first …
Board weighs buffers between homes, drilling for oil and gas
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) _ Montana oil and gas regulators are considering a requirement for energy companies to maintain a buffer between homes and drilling activities. …
Why it matters that so few mutual fund managers today are women
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Diversify. The financial industry says you have to do it with your investments. But when it …
Education
Memorial scholarship created at Arkansas State University
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) _ The family, friends and colleagues of a former Arkansas State University journalism instructor have endowed a memorial scholarship in her honor …
OHSU meets Nike co-founder’s cancer research challenge
By STEVEN DUBOIS PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Oregon Health & Science University officials said Thursday they have met the $500 million fundraising challenge issued by …
Student files lawsuit over SAT error
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ A New York high school student has filed a lawsuit after a printing error forced parts of the June 6 SAT …
Sports
Montreal Alouettes sign openly gay defensive end Michael Sam
MONTREAL (AP) _ The Montreal Alouettes have signed defensive end Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted in the NFL. The club says the …
Packers sign 3rd-round pick Ty Montgomery
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) _ The Green Bay Packers signed third-round pick Ty Montgomery on Thursday. The 6-foot receiver had five punt and kickoff returns …
A’s announce Ron Washington hired as coach
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ The Oakland Athletics have announced that Ron Washington is rejoining the team as a major league coach after working nearly …
