2 Connecticut public high schools axe midterm exams
MERIDEN, Conn. (AP) _ Students at two public high schools in central Connecticut are no lingering taking midterm exams. The Record-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1RIZK2b …
7 years after flood, key space on U. Iowa campus to reopen
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) _ One of the most prominent casualties of the 2008 flood on the University of Iowa campus is finally reopening. The …
Celebrate the Village: Festival provides fun, raises funds for kids
By ASHLEY ANDREWS Special to South Florida Times FORT LAUDERDALE — The vivacious spirit of Caribbean culture will be brought to South Florida this month …
Body cameras endorsed for Miami-Dade police
MIAMI (AP) _ The Miami-Dade county commissioners have approved spending up to $5 million during the next five years on body camera technology for the …
Iowans being warned of higher electric bills this summer
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ Many Iowans can expect higher electric bills soon, thanks to higher summer temperatures and higher rates being charged by MidAmerican …
Maryland Woman dies after botched cosmetic procedure
NEW YORK (AP) _ Police are investigating the death of a Maryland woman after she got a cosmetic procedure to enlarge her buttocks from an …
Indiana asks public for ideas on allowing safe bird shows
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Indiana is asking the public for ideas on how bird shows might go on despite a statewide bird show ban imposed in …
Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month in style
FORT LAUDERDALE — Greater Fort Lauderdale, which draws millions of international visitors each year, is celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month with several events throughout Broward County …
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Park & Ride facility planned for west Miami-Dade MIAMI-DADE — Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz has announced that a new park and ride facility will be available …