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
‘Black American’ on the future of Black wealth in Hollywood
(Black PR Wire) – Donat Ricketts got his start featured in a McDonalds Commercial back in 2006 when he was a teenager grinding in New …
Black Broads Abroad podcast touts living best life overseas
NEW YORK (PRNewswire) – Phelena Jean is a retired international educator and visionary entrepreneur with a breadth of global experience that spans across business sectors, …
Business
Home sales surge again in Tampa Bay as prices still climb
By SUSAN TAYLOR MARTIN Tampa Bay Times TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Tampa Bay home sales showed huge year over year gains in November while prices …
Pioneering Orlando water park Wet ‘n Wild will close Dec. 31
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – A pioneering water park in Orlando is closing after nearly 40 years of splashes. Wet ‘n Wild opened in 1977. It’s …
Florida agriculture industry can’t shake citrus fall, land loss
By ALLI KNOTHE and JEFF HARRINGTON Tampa Bay Times DADE CITY, Fla. (AP) – Painted scenes of lush, rolling hills with cattle, orange groves and …
Technology
Safety technology might have prevented deadly Amtrak crash
By JOAN LOWY WASHINGTON (AP) _ The deadly Amtrak derailment near Philadelphia appears to be yet another accident that didn’t have to happen. It could …
Dalton police create safe zone for online sales
DALTON, Ga. (AP) _ Dalton police have created a safe zone for people to complete online sales. The Times Free-Press (http://bit.ly/1RUMGYI ) reports the public …
Education
Distinguished Broward alumni inducted into Hall of Fame
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Broward Education Foundation inducted its newest members to the Hall of Fame of Distinguished Alumni, which honors and recognizes alumni …
Gallon sworn-in as Miami-Dade County school board member
Staff Report Courtesy of Blogging Black Miami MIAMI-DADE – Veteran educator Dr. Steve Gallon III was sworn-in as Miami-Dade County School Board Member for District …
Elementary school principal reaches out to Polk families
By MADISON FANTOZZI The Ledger LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) – When Principal Badonna Dardis sent fliers home with Carlton Palmore Elementary students offering to visit one …
Sports
Dragic not expected to play for Slovenia this summer
MIAMI (AP) _ Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat is not expected to play for Slovenia in the EuroBasket tournament in September. Heat President Pat …
FIU signs 7-year marketing deal with Van Wagner
MIAMI — Florida International is the first college to sign a multimedia rights contract with Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment. The seven-year contract was announced …
Miami Dolphins Capsule
MIAMI DOLPHINS (8-8) OPEN CAMP: July 30, Davie, Florida. LAST YEAR: Dolphins finished at or near .500 for third consecutive year under coach Joe Philbin, …
