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STATEPOINT — Year after year, Americans from Tornado Alley to the Gulf Coast to the metropolises of the Eastern Seaboard witness storms that cause millions …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It only takes one major hurricane to bring devastation to a particular region, which is why time and preparation are key …

By MAXINE J. TULLOCH Special to South Florida Times This year marks the eighth anniversary of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month, when the United States pays …

By ASHLEY ANDREWS Special to South Florida Times FORT LAUDERDALE — The vivacious spirit of Caribbean culture will be brought to South Florida this month …

FORT LAUDERDALE — Greater Fort Lauderdale, which draws millions of international visitors each year, is celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month with several events throughout Broward County …

Editor’s note: In honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we present an original poem from one of South Florida’s premier writers and poets.  By GEOFFREY PHILP …

By BERNADETTE AGNES MORRIS Special to South Florida Times Perhaps it’s “the look” — that cut to the chase stare down when words aren’t needed …

Valerie Crawford parlayed a $500 investment into a million dollar company. Working up to 20 hours a day played a key part in her ability …

By all accounts, Kalyn Chapman James is living a wonderful life. The former Miss Alabama, the first African-American woman to hold the title, is a …

  While a large percentage of the country is overweight, many others constantly search for ways to improve their health and become more fit. What …