Oil pushes gas prices up 6 cents
TAMPA — The most expensive oil of 2015 triggered increases at the gas pump, and prices could continue to climb this week. The national average …
Bahamas R&B singer Johnny Kemp of ‘Just Got Paid’ fame dies
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Bahamian R&B singer Johnny Kemp, who is best known for the hit song Just Got Paid,” has died in Jamaica. He …
Cuba holds first vote with a twist: Dissent
HAVANA, Cuba — On Sunday Cuba held its first local elections since a historic thaw in relations with the United States with an unusual wrinkle …
FlipSide fundraiser scores with audience
The Dade County (FL) Chapter of The Links Incorporated recently hosted an evening of spectacular national and local entertainment featuring a diverse group of talented …
Ortiz suspended 1 game by MLB for making contact with umpire
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ Boston designated hitter David Ortiz was suspended for one game and fined by Major League Baseball on Tuesday. MLB said …
HP will sell Snapfish online photo unit ahead of split
NEW YORK (AP) _ Hewlett-Packard said Tuesday it will sell its Snapfish online photo business to District Photo as HP prepares to split into two …
Black students’ field trips tabled over inclusion concerns
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) _ An Indiana school district said Monday it will restructure field trips designed to expose black students to colleges so that …
Mourning, builds affordable housing in Overtown
PHOTO COURTESY OF HOUSING TRUST GROUP MIAMI — NBA Hall of Fame member and Miami Heat basketball legend Alonzo Mourning, through his AM Affordable Housing …
The Clark Sisters raise a joyful noise
PHOTO COURTESY OF CORBY KAYE’S STUDIO PALM BEACH WEST PALM BEACH — The walls of Dreyfoos Hall may still be vibrating from the Kravis Center’s recent …
