Wade in Our Waters celebrates Virginia Key Beach 81st anniversary
Photo courtesy of dunnhistory.com The Black community and residents of Key Biscayne will gather this month to celebrate the 81st birthday of Virginia Key Beach, …
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Twelve HBCUs to benefit from $12 million endowment to boost academic, research programs
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Florida first state to respond to federal Call to Action on Academic and Operational Excellence
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MDSO, FDOT launch initiative to reduce reckless, aggressive driving
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Black students disproportionately falsely accused of cheating using AI for assignments
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Democrats unite to support socialist U.S. Senate candidate Nixon to defeat Moody in November
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A Mini-Stroke Is a Warning You Should Never Ignore
Photo courtesy of Medical News Today By Knowridge A mini-stroke can last only a few minutes, but it can be an important warning about what …
Health and Wellness
Savannah sets heat restriction for horse-drawn carriages
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) _ The city of Savannah is setting new heat limits for horse-drawn carriages to try and protect the animals from blistering summer …
Gov. Scott orders independent analysis of Florida prisons
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Gov. Rick Scott is ordering an independent analysis of the state’s prison system and the development of two prisons to test …
Business
Wal-Mart to test unlimited shipping service for $50 per year
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will test a new unlimited shipping service for online shoppers this summer …
Volvo chooses South Carolina for new $500 million auto plant
By JACK JONES Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. — Volvo Cars will build a $500 million plant in South Carolina that will eventually employ up to …
Fox calling an end to ‘American Idol’
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK — Fox is lowering the curtain on “American Idol,” ending a series that dominated television throughout the …
Education
College of Charleston offers surfing classes at Folly Beach
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ College of Charleston students can earn college credit while surfing starting this fall. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Saturday …
Technical colleges get boost from free tuition program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ More than 9,000 Tennessee adults have signed up for free technical college education under a new statewide grant that covers tuition. …
New policy in Eugene schools helps transgender students
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) _ Schools in Eugene will now be required to accommodate transgender and gender non-conforming students thanks to a policy unanimously passed by …
Sports
Reinvention of Miami Heat
MIAMI — The Miami Heat is a new team in the absence of LeBron James but the organization will continue to strive for the best, …
Russian official sanctioned for derogatory remarks about Williams sisters
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) — Russian Tennis Federation President Shamil Tarpischev has been suspended from any involvement with the WTA Tour for a year after …
No. 9 Georgia to ask for Gurley’s reinstatement
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia says it will file a request with the NCAA for tailback Todd Gurley’s eligibility to be reinstated. Gurley has been …
