South Florida security officers: On the front lines, left behind
During the holiday season, while many of us gather with family to celebrate, we must not forget the sacrifices of South Florida’s county contracted security …
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US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many
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Three men lynched a century ago are innocent, judge finds
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‘White Woman Syndrome’ denies Black women justice
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Palestinian forces are cracking down on Palestinian militants
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The butcher’s knife, the lamb’s cry – and ascent of the billionaires
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10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025
New York (AP) — With the end of 2024 around the corner, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025. Whether you’re saving to …
Health and Wellness
Vets choose Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
By HILARY LOFTUS FOR HOW FOUNDATION OF S. FLORIDA AND LOGAN SKEES Thousands of our local Veterans suffer from “invisible war wounds”: traumatic brain injury …
High Drama
By Pierre B. Bland, DVM Over the years I have done a lot of emergency work. Every case starts out as a life and death …
Business
European deal creates US grocery giant
By MIKE CORDER and JOSEPH PISANI NEW YORK (AP) _ The owner of Stop & Shop and Giant will tie up with the parent company …
Pipeline firm couldn’t reach staff at California spill site
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD LOS ANGELES (AP) _ As thousands of gallons of crude oil from a ruptured pipeline spread along the California coast, its …
SD Indian tribe signs contract with marijuana growing group
FLANDREAU, S.D. (AP) _ An Indian tribe in South Dakota that plans to start selling marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes has chosen a Colorado-based …
Education
Duquesne University athletics to add women’s bowling team
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Duquesne University officials announced the school will add women’s bowling to its athletic program as its 17th sport. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports …
President Gallon leaves a “Legacy of Leadership”
Photo courtesy of Alan Luby / for South Florida Times Dr. Dennis Gallon, outgoing president of Palm Beach State College, didn’t see it coming. But …
Eighth-grader scores perfect 36 on college entrance exam
MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) _ A Minnetonka teen has scored a perfect 36 on the ACT college entrance exam. And, he’s not even in high school …
Sports
Nigerian goalkeeper banned 1 year for spitting at official
CAIRO (AP) _ A Nigerian goalkeeper has been banned for a year for spitting at an assistant referee during an African Confederation Cup match. Tejiri …
LeBron, Cavaliers limping their way toward NBA Finals
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) _ LeBron James says he won’t allow his sore body to slow his drive toward another …
Harden helps Rockets stay alive, beat Warriors 128-115
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) _ James Harden was not happy after a poor performance in Houston’s embarrassing loss to Golden State …
