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
Vaccine site overrun after false rumors said all could come
Associated Press FLORIDA CITY, Fla. (AP) – A Florida vaccination site had so few eligible takers Saturday that is started inoculating any adult who wanted …
Covid bill to deliver big health insurance savings for many
WASHINGTON (AP) – Several million people stand to save hundreds of dollars in health insurance costs, or more, under the Democratic coronavirus relief legislation on …
Business
How to Save Money on Mobile Devices this Holiday Season
StatePoint The holiday season is a great time to indulge loved ones or yourself with a mobile device upgrade. However, keep in mind that a …
Get ready FOR THE HOLIDAYS with a budget
Statepoint It’s the holiday season and you know all that it entails, so don’t let the expenses catch you off-guard — from traveling to see …
Why online banking makes financial cents
Statepoint Driven by lower banking fees, better interest rates on savings accounts, round-the-clock convenience and mobile phone usage, more consumers than ever are doing their …
Technology
Boston public transit tests out new way to count passengers
BOSTON (AP) _ Boston’s public transit system is testing new technology to count its commuter rail ridership and better estimate how many riders skip paying. …
Woodbury County borrows $865,000 for technology projects
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) _ The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors in Iowa has borrowed $865,000 to pay for high-tech equipment and building improvements. The …
Education
Teacher Charged With Sexual Battery
ST. CLOUD – Authorities say an Osceola County school employee Sara B. Moore, 35, as been charged with multiple counts of sexual battery involving an …
Elizabeth City State chancellor announces resignation
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Stacey Franklin Jones has announced plans to resign from the positon effective Dec. 31. A statement …
Union: Bonus program discriminates against some teachers
TALLAHASSEE – The union that represents Florida’s classroom teachers on Monday filed a complaint with state and federal agencies that contends a new bonus program …
Sports
Jacksonville football gets 1-year postseason ban
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ Jacksonville University’s football team has been banned from postseason play for one year for financial aid infractions. The decision was announced …
No guarantees Spieth will ever get another chance
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) _ The odds of a Grand Slam already were long simply because no one had …
1 more pass: Favre’s busy weekend ends with charity game
By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Brett Favre can still zip a pass into tight spaces. Now if his receivers …
