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
Nursing students gain valuable experience at vaccination sites
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. –While some students spent spring break at the beach or relaxing at home, a group of dedicated nursing students volunteered their time …
4 ways for Black women to prioritize heart health self-care
(StatePoint) – High blood pressure – the leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke – continues to disproportionately affect communities of color. Addressing this …
Business
The 10 Be-Attitudes of successful networking
By IRIS COOPER Entrepreneurs are always “on.” Every encounter, whether in person, in a group, online, or on the phone, presents an opportunity to develop …
US consumer confidence jumps to the highest level in 9 years
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer confidence rebounded this month to the highest level in more than nine years as Americans …
Outgoing Las Vegas teen producing paintings worth millions
By CAROL CLING Las Vegas Review-Journal LAS VEGAS (AP) – Autumn de Forest’s signature includes a heart hovering over the second “U” of her first …
Technology
New York to invest $2 million in minority and women-owned start-ups
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ New York state is setting aside $2 million to invest in new high-tech businesses owned by minorities and women. Democratic Gov. …
US concerned China behind cyberattack on US sites
By MATTHEW PENNINGTON WASHINGTON (AP) _ The United States voiced concern Friday over a report that China manipulated international Internet traffic intended for a major …
Education
Tips to Prevent Bullying
StatePoint Bullying is still prevalent in American schools and communities. Indeed, 91 percent of students and educators in a recent study agree it’s a problem. …
Most US Syrians arrivals are kids, now enrolling in school
By CHRISTINE ARMARIO Associated Press EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) – U.S. State Department figures show nearly 80 percent of the more than 11,000 Syrian refugees …
How to teach children to give back
StatePoint When school is in session, it may seem like the greatest lessons to be learned revolve around reading, writing and arithmetic. But teaching children …
Sports
NHL Tampa Bay Lightning name Steve Griggs new CEO
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ Steve Griggs is the Tampa Bay Lightning’s new chief executive officer, replacing Tod Leiweke. The Eastern Conference champions announced the move …
Under Armour says Curry shoe boosted 2Q results; shares jump
BALTIMORE (AP) _ Shares of sports apparel maker Under Armour climbed Thursday after the company posted strong second-quarter results, giving an assist to NBA MVP …
Detroit Pistons open performing arts center for training
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) _ The Detroit Pistons are opening a performing arts center to offer training in dance, cheer and gymnastics. The team announced …
