Community leader Fair says blacks must vote against Amendment 2
If the amendment to allow medical professionals to prescribe marijuana to sick patients passes, it should not happen as a result of support from the …
Richards says record warrants re-election
Although some in the legal community have pegged him an “easy mark,” vulnerable to being defeated, Judge Ian Richards’ record presents a solid defense in …
Former lieutenant governor says Scott and staff bullied her
Weeks before Gov. Rick Scott’s bid for re-election is decided, his former lieutenant governor has released a book that explains why he shouldn’t prevail. The …
Rally calls on community to get involved in fight against crime
By MICHELLE HOLLINGER Special to South Florida Times MIAMI GARDENS — For Marcella Pierce and Sherita Small, a recent crime prevention rally at Bunche Park …
Hill brings a woman’s perspective to a troubled Police Department
Lauretta Hill appears to be tailor-made for the image tarnished Miami Beach police department. The former assistant chief with the Arlington police department made history …
Tony Brunson, successful CPA, goes solo
FORT LAUDERDALE — Shifting from the use of “we,” to “I,” may take a while for Anthony “Tony” Brunson. The consummate team player is taking …
Shalala stepping down
Professing her love for the institution that she has led for 14 years, University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala announced on Monday that she …
Brown and black life discussed
LIBERTY CITY — Local activists have been asking whether a tragedy similar to what happened in Ferguson, Missouri –18-year-old Michael Brown’s death and the subsequent …
Hastings threatens countersuit
By MICHELLE HOLLINGER Special to South Florida Times FORT LAUDERDALE — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings says he will file a countersuit against Speaker John …
Marcus Garvey’s son calls for unity
FORT LAUDERDALE — As President Barack Obama prepared to welcome some 50 African heads of state to the White House this week, the son of …