South Florida security officers: On the front lines, left behind
By Rev. Dr. Joaquin Willis During the holiday season, while many of us gather with family to celebrate, we must not forget the sacrifices of …
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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
COVID vaccine for younger kids already being packed, shipped
Washington (AP) — Anticipating a green light from vaccine advisers, the Biden administration is assembling and shipping millions of COVID-19 shots for children ages 5-11, …
Professor pens first book to theorize hip-hop theatre
Lawrence – A new book by a University of Kansas professor is the first to offer both a history of hip-hop’s impact on the theatrical …
Business
SeaWorld reports 2Q loss
SeaWorld PHOTO COURTESY OF SEAWORLD Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. (SEAS) on Tuesday reported a second-quarter loss of $175.9 million, after reporting …
Florida consumer confidence keeps rising
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Consumer confidence is continuing to rise in Florida. The monthly University of Florida consumer survey released Tuesday …
Billions down the drain as new nuclear plants scrapped
A nuclear power plant as seen from above. PHOTO COURTESY OF SMD FLUID CONTROLS By SEANNA ADCOX Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Billions of …
Technology
Florida teacher suspended for jamming cellphones in class
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. (AP) _ A Florida science teacher has been suspended for running a signal jammer to prevent his students from using their …
$40,000 in equipment stolen from NBA Entertainment crew
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ More than $40,000 in equipment has been stolen from a crew working for NBA Entertainment after thieves broke into their van …
Education
Miami SEC office to teach financial literacy in high schools
Miramar High School PHOTO BY OSCAR FLOWERS, COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA MIAMI (AP) – The Miami office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will be …
4 Ways to Help Raise Kids’ Grades
PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Jacob Lund – Fotolia.com StatePoint School can be tough, but parents can help by making sure students have all the tools and …
Washington state teens practice virtual reality welding
By MADELYN REESE The Daily News LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) – In a back corner of the computer-integrated machining lab at a high school in Longview, …
Sports
Florida pro sports teams make another push for state money
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Several of Florida’s professional sports teams are trying again to win state money from the Florida Legislature. State officials said Monday …
Maguire, Patrick lead No. 17 Florida State past Syracuse
TALLAHASSEE (AP) – No Everett Golson and Dalvin Cook ended up being no problem for Florida State. The 17th-ranked Seminoles had one of their best …
