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
Conservatives target bust of Planned Parenthood founder
By ALAN FRAM WASHINGTON — Conservatives are demanding that a Smithsonian Institution art and history museum remove its bust of the founder of Planned Parenthood …
Planned Parenthood asks judge for emergency ruling
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Planned Parenthood in Florida is asking a judge for an emergency ruling to allow them to continue performing abortions at 12 and …
Business
Dementia drug developer Axovant climbs after $315M IPO
NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of Axovant Sciences nearly doubled in value after the dementia drug developer said its initial public offering raised $315 million, …
Architect reveals design for 2 World Trade Center
NEW YORK (AP) _ A Danish architect has revealed the design for the fourth and final tower at the World Trade Center. Architect Bjarke Ingels …
Striking a balance: Are you paying for too much insurance?
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Saving money on homeowners insurance can often take a back seat. Many homebuyers fail to comparison shop for the …
Education
Army experts advising kids on science fair project patents
HUNT VALLEY, Md. (AP) _ Today’s junior high school science fair projects just might become tomorrow’s big business ideas. Technology innovation experts from the U.S. …
Grant aims to train more math and science teachers
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) _ A new program at William Carey University could help reduce the shortage of math and science teachers in Mississippi, officials said. …
College of Charleston approves tuition increase
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The College of Charleston Board of Trustees has voted to approve a tuition increase of 3.25% for the 2015-2016 academic year. …
Sports
Bethune-Cookman, Florida A&M top PGA Minority Collegiate
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) _ Mackenzie Butler shot an even-par-72 on Friday to help three-time defending champion Bethune-Cookman take the women’s lead in the …
Doctors say tests show Pele has no tumors
SAO PAULO (AP) _ Brazilian doctors say tests conducted on Pele after he had prostate surgery this week showed he had a benign condition. A …
Jaguars’ Dante Fowler Jr. injures knee in rookie camp
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler Jr., the third overall pick in the NFL draft, injured his left knee during rookie …
