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
Florida virus hospitalizations again rising after a decline
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s COVID-19 hospitalization numbers are again increasing, ending months of steady decline that began when widespread vaccinations became available and …
Overdose Awareness Day returning
It’s no secret that opioid use weighs heavily on U.S. communities. More than 81,000 people died from opioid overdoses from June 2019 to May 2020, …
Business
Mission nearly impossible this spring: Finding a home to buy
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Anyone eager to buy a home this spring probably has reasons to feel good. The …
Retail store job cuts deepen as more buyers migrate online
Aventura Mall PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Retail stores are cutting jobs at the sharpest pace …
Teach Your Children about Money this Financial Literacy Month
PHOTO SOURCE: (c) liderina – Fotolia.com StatePoint April is Financial Literacy Month, an ideal time to think about the lessons your children are learning about …
Technology
Cooperative in talks to acquire Murfreesboro Electric
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) _ A Middle Tennessee electric cooperative is in talks to acquire the Murfreesboro Electric Department. Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation President Chris …
Rash of “phantom” calls causes problem for E-911 system
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) _ Officials say a problem with Vermont’s Emergency 911 network prevented some calls from getting through this week. Vermont Public Radio reports …
Education
Schools in Fla. facing teacher shortages
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – School districts all over Florida are facing teacher shortages, including in elementary education, which historically had the easiest jobs to fill. …
Construction of $8.7 million aviation facility soon to start
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – Construction will soon take place on a new education facility at the Auburn University Regional Airport. The construction will create additional …
Orchard Elementary parents say yes to no-homework
By NICOLE HIGGINS DE SMET The Burlington Free Press SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) – Five months after a no-homework policy went into effect, Orchard Elementary …
Sports
Dolphins bidding for 1st playoff berth since 2008
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI — Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin drew cheers from his players when he performed at a team rock …
USF football coach declares Tampa’s Ybor City off-limits
TAMPA, Fla. — University of South Florida football coach Willie Taggart has declared Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood off-limits for his team after the fatal stabbing …
Miami Dolphins update
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Ryan Tannehill threw for 145 yards in less than a half despite working behind a …
