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
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
WASHINGTON (AP) – If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk. Roughly 84 million people are covered by the government-sponsored …
U.S. legislation tackles e-cigarette use epidemic among teenagers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Despite federal and local laws banning the sale of ecigarettes in stores to keep them out of the hands of teenagers, …
Business
Florida expects $5.4B revenue shortfall over next 2 years
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s revenue is expected to drop $5.4 billion over two years compared to original projections as the tourism industry lags and …
Talladega College names Angela Poole Ph.D, CPA, VP finance, administration
Staff Report Talladega, AL – Angela Poole, Ph.D., CPA, has been named vice president for administration and finance at Talladega College in Talladega, AL. Dr. …
Craft distilleries sit on gallons of unsold hand sanitizer
Oakland Park, Fla. (AP) – At ChainBridge Distillery in Oakland Park, Bela Nahori spends his days distilling fruit brandy, basil-infused vodka – and stressing out …
Technology
Facebook makes it easier to tweak what you see in your feed
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Facebook wants you to see more of what you want to see. New tools will …
Study: Science lacking on safety of fracking boom
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ California has yet to get a handle on potential health and environmental risks from the …
Education
GOVERNMENT ACCUSES HARVARD OF ‘OUTRIGHT RACIAL BALANCING’
PHOTO COURTESY OF HARVARD COLLEGE WASHINGTON (AP) – In its latest push to end the use of race in college admissions, the Trump administration on …
September’s ‘Destination Fridays’ at the AARLCC features the Divine 9 frats and sororities
PHOTO COURTESY OF PINTEREST FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The African American Research Library and Cultural Center is transforming itself into a fraternity and sorority house …
Two FMU grads among Legacy’s ‘2018 Top Black Educators’
PHOTO COURTESY OF FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY FMU Interim President Jaffus Hardrick celebrates the recent recognition of FMU alumna Stephanie Pierre (center) and Latoya Porter (right) …
Sports
Jaguars owner is open to signing Colin Kaepernick
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan and Colin Kaepernick PHOTOS COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA AND THE UNDEFEATED Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan …
Mayweather dominates McGregor in late rounds to go 50-0
Floyd Mayweather Jr. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By TIM DAHLBERG AP Boxing Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) – Floyd Mayweather Jr. put on a show in …
Florida State’s Patrick taking reigns as lead running back
Jacques Patrick PHOTO COURTESY OF TOMAHAWK NATION By JOE REEDY Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jacques Patrick spent the past two years observing and learning …
