Palm Beach County School district cuts back on free meals for all students.
STOCK Photo By David L. Snelling WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Due to reductions in a federal program which helps school districts offer free meals …
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Retirees spending more time exploring technology than leisure time
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PBC Elections invites residents to Elections Experience Tour
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HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
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Donalds inching closer to becoming first-ever Black Florida governor
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Juneteenth: The Week of Repair
As communities across the nation prepare to observe the Week of Repair, it is a time to reflect, remember, and advocate for justice. This special …
Health and Wellness
UHealth SoLé Mia topping off ceremony signifies change
Miami – World-class care in academic medicine came one step closer to reality in North Miami and the surrounding communities as UHealth – University of …
NFL, union approve new helmets for quarterbacks, linemen
Eight new position-specific helmets for quarterbacks and linemen have been approved by the NFL and the NFL Players Association. STOCK PHOTO Eight new position-specific helmets …
Business
Historic building will soon be home to affordable housing opportunities
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Construction is underway to build a new multifamily apartment community providing workforce housing in downtown Jacksonville. The Lofts at Cathedral at 325 …
New Key Biscayne Fitness only Black-owned business on the island
MIAMI, Fla.–A chance meeting as Uber passengers between Vince Smith and DeCue King turned into a business partnership of a lifetime. Smith and King, all …
St. Louis sues Kia, Hyundai over rash of car thefts
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A federal lawsuit filed Monday by the city of St. Louis accuses automakers Kia and Hyundai of failing to install industrystandard …
Technology
Apple said to show interest in automotive testing facility
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Adding fuel to rumors that Apple is working on designs for a car, local officials …
Apple more than doubles hiring of women and minorities
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Apple says it more than doubled the numbers of women, blacks and Hispanics hired in …
Education
FIU LEADS THREE UNIVERSITIES IN LAUNCHING PROGRAM FOR MORE DIVERSE DOCTORAL STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
MIAMI – Florida International University is leading a trio of universities in a $7.5 million program to support diverse students pursuing doctoral degrees in special …
College Fair connects students to higher education
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CORDELE COLA By NEILSONSKY NOEL Special to South Florida Times DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – In one night, Diego Mondragon learned to navigate …
FAMU to increase minority women faculty in STEM fields
PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU TALLAHASSEE, Fla.,Florida A&M University (FAMU) is among an alliance of five Florida universities that have secured National Science Foundation (NSF) funding …
Sports
Coco Gauff thinking about Wimbledon next year
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — A day after her memorable Wimbledon ended, Coco Gauff already was thinking about coming back. “Obviously, there’s always room for improvement,” …
Ortiz had 2nd shooting surgery
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHOWDER AND CHAMPIONS AND WHERETRAVELER BOSTON – Baseball great, former Red Sox star David Ortiz underwent a second surgery after he arrived …
Sports Illustrated magazine sold for $110 million
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MAGAZINE.STORE AND MARKETWATCH NEW YORK (AP) — Sports Illustrated magazine has been sold for $110 million to a company that specializes in …
