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
Black service members shaping contemporary military history
(StatePoint) – Black Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Revolutionary War, paving the way for Black service members today. “It is …
Tyler Perry’s ‘Jazzman’s Blues’ debuts at Toronto Film Festival
Writer/director Tyler Perry had never had a movie programed at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. He said as much on the night of his …
Business
Ready to transition from employee to entrepreneur?
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Employee to Entrepreneur Seminar is designed for those who are ready to create their “exit strategy” from their current J.O.B …
No secrecy for 9/11 Saudi’ records
By DAN CHRISTENSEN FloridaBulldog.org PHOTOS COURTESY OF NYCBAR.ORG AND STOCK PHOTO FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Attorneys for 9/11 victims and their families are suing Saudi …
Black Enterprise, TD Jakes form SOAR
PHOTO BY ALAN LUBY FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Black Enterprise Magazine has done it again. The media giant made waves …
Technology
Reports: Federal agency fails to hold carmakers to account
WASHINGTON (AP) _ An upcoming government audit says the nation’s auto safety regulator failed repeatedly over a decade to discover the General Motors ignition switch …
Jindal kills bill allowing cops to automatically scan plates
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ Gov. Bobby Jindal has vetoed a bill that would have allowed law enforcement agencies to automatically scan motorists’ license plates. …
Education
Fun Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids Exploring Math, Science, Art and More
StatePoint When shopping for children this holiday season, remember that the best gifts will pull double-duty and be not only fun, but educational too. “Children …
New Florida law expected to increase textbook challenges
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – A parent in Florida is citing profanity and violence in trying …
Students and Teachers: Tips for Beating the Mid-Year Slump
StatePoint Whether you’re a teacher or a student, staying motivated for the rest of the school year can be a challenge. But, what happens in …
Sports
Super Bowl will pit Brady’s Patriots against Ryan’s Falcons
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Pro Football Writer A season that began with Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension will end with him in the Super …
Steve McNair’s son leaves basketball behind for dance
By MELANIE BALAKIT The Tennessean BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) – Basketball or dance? Brentwood Academy student Tyler McNair wrangled over the question before his senior year …
Packers-Falcons NFC matchup expected to produce big offense
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The high- scoring offenses of the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers appear poised to …
