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
State agency accused of violating rights of disabled
DENVER (AP) _ The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has determined that human services officials violated the privacy, dignity and respect of people …
35 California counties extend health care to immigrants
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ Thirty-five California counties have agreed to provide health care coverage to people who are in the United States illegally. The decision …
Business
McDonald’s to detail latest turnaround plans
By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ McDonald’s is set to unveil its latest plans to revive its sputtering business on …
Republican: Clinton needs to bring Democrats along on trade
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republican House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner says Hillary Rodham Clinton needs to back trade legislation that President Barack Obama wants _ …
‘Avengers’ sequel is second biggest US opener of all time
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The Avengers are mighty, but not enough to beat themselves. The Marvel and Disney sequel …
Education
Surprise Police arrest teen for fake bomb threats
PHOENIX (AP) _ Surprise Police have arrested a local teen for calling and emailing a fake bomb threat and home invasion in February. Police say …
About 15 percent of third graders fail reading test
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ About 15 percent of Oklahoma third graders could be held back after earning unsatisfactory marks on a state-mandated reading test. State …
University of Evansville campus to become smoke-free
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) _ The University of Evansville campus will become smoke-free starting Aug. 1. The Evansville Courier and Press reports (http://bit.ly/1ECb0W1 ) that the …
Sports
LeBron now free agent, could remain with Heat
MIAMI — LeBron James is heading back to free agency. James has told the Miami Heat that he is opting out of the final two …
U.S. to play Germany in next round
PORTO SEGURO, Brazil — There won’t be friendly phone calls, there won’t be any dirty deals. That’s the promise from both sides ahead of Germany’s …
County honors for top MDC baseball, academic teams
MIAMI — Fresh off their win at the National AAPA Challenge Bowl, Miami-Dade physician assistant program champions will once again be recognized for their academic …