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
Ramadan inspires a Moroccan spiced lamb-chickpea soup
By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street After sunset during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the daily fast customarily ends with a prayer and …
‘I Dream a World’: Harlem Renaissance lands in Europe
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – New World Symphony has announced its “I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance in Europe” festival, at area venues Feb. 3-15. …
Business
How Big Tech created a data ‘treasure trove’ for police
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When U.S. law enforcement officials need to cast a wide net for information, they’re increasingly turning to the vast digital ponds …
Florida courts get approval to lift mask, social-distancing rules
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The chief justice of Florida’s Supreme Court says the state’s justice system will soon be allowed to resume in-person court proceedings …
Jobless Floridians push governor to extend jobless benefits
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – For more than a year, Jim Ricer, an out-of-work caterer, has gotten extensions on the mortgage payments for his home in …
Technology
DMV ends remote check-in, but is it to blame for long waits?
By MICHELLE RINDELS Associated Press CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) _ The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles rolled out its online check-in system last September to …
New Buffalo Trace warehouse uses robotics to sort liquor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) _ The Buffalo Trace distillery has a new warehouse that uses robotics for an automated storage and retrieval system. It is thought …
Education
FMU appoints Adrienne Cooper as provost and executive vice
PHOTO COURTESY OF FMU FORMER WILDCAT: Adrienne Cooper formerly was associate provost at BethuneCookman University. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Florida Memorial University’s Board of Trustees …
FAMU law students saluted for pro bono volunteer work
PHOTO COURTESY OF FMU ORLANDO, Fla. – Two Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) College of Law students were recently rec ognized by the Ninth …
Teacher ban on ‘Large Afros’ at school concert criticized
CINCINNATI (AP) – A middle-school music teacher has hit a sour note with a letter warning students against having “Mohawks, Large Afros, or any other …
Sports
Dolphins acquire DT Akeem Spence from Lions for draft pick
Akeem Spence PHOTO COURTESY OF MLIVE.COM MIAMI (AP) – Defensive tackle Akeem Spence has been acquired by the Miami Dolphins from the Detroit Lions for …
Florida’s Callaway fails drug test
Antonio Callaway PHOTO COURTESY OF ALLIGATOR ARMY GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Former Florida receiver Antonio Callaway failed a drug test at the NFL combine, a …
Heat must use offseason to figure out how to improve
Dwayne Wade PHOTO COURTESY OF HOT HOT HOOPS MIAMI (AP) — If there was any reason for solace in the Miami Heat locker room after …
