5 things to put on your year-end financial checklist
StatePoint The end of the year is a good time to wrap up financial loose ends and set priorities for the year ahead. Here’s a …
John Conyers: The portrait of a Dean
These remarks are from Attorney General Eric Holder on the occasion of John Conyers’ elevation to Dean of the House of Representatives. WASHINGTON, D.C. — …
Professor asks: Was black soldier poisoned?
By SETH SLABAUGH The Star Press MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — One hundred fifty years ago, Robert Townsend, an African-American man from Indiana, enlisted in the …
Cook, Greenwood join Sonshine team
MIAMI — Simone Cook has been named account coordinator at Sonshine Communications, one of the nation’s most successful African-American, independently-owned public relations, marketing and advertising …
Florida Keys report unusually busy early winter season
KEY WEST (AP) — Business owners and tourism officials in Florida’s Keys are enjoying an unusually busy winter tourism season. The Florida Keys Citizen reported …
SBA events for business growth in 2015
From the Small Business Administration District Office: Webinars Thursday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. SBA 8a Business Development Program. Have you been in business for three …
Florida’s health care for needy kids violates U.S. laws
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that Florida’s health care system for impoverished and disabled children violates several U.S. laws. In the ruling, …
Grant awarded to create plan for health effects of climate change
BRADENTON, Fla. — A Florida county has received a $10,000 grant to prepare for the health effects of climate change. The Florida Department of Health …
Supportive housing will help vets
MIAMI — Additional help and renewed hope is on the way for hundreds of U.S. military veterans who are suffering from chronic homelessness in South …
Program graduates political leaders
CORAL GABLES — More than a dozen officials from three South Florida counties recently completed coursework designed to give them additional tools in public service. …