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
Reduce recovery time after a tough, demanding workout
(StatePoint) – More Americans are investing their time and energy in the pursuit of fitness these days, with the percentage of people belonging to gyms …
Al Sharpton’s place at the center of civil rights
For many Black Americans, he is next to a Messiah. For many non-Black Americans, he is thought to be an agitator, riling up already uncomfortable …
Business
Many small donors or a few large donors? FUNdraising Good Times
As the year comes to a close, many nonprofits are looking at their fundraising goals and asking an important question: should we focus on securing …
Scott kicks off tour to promote $1 billion tax cut proposal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida Gov. Rick Scott will travel the state this week to promote his $1 billion tax cut proposal, which is mostly …
Are you ready for year-end fundraising?
An important part of launching your year-end fundraising campaign is data. It’s not sexy, but it’s true. No matter how exciting your campaign may be, …
Technology
Summer camps with a mission: To create cybersecurity experts
By WILSON RING MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) _ The federal government is helping to teach kids the basics of cybersecurity by offering more than 40 expenses-paid …
Young Delaware students track their boat across Atlantic
By MATTHEW ALBRIGHT The News Journal of Wilmington FELTON, Del. (AP) _ It was a chilly, rainy day in Ireland on Tuesday when Sean Creaven …
Education
Yale should drop name of slavery defender
NEW YORK (AP) – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is siding with his son who wants Yale University to drop the name of …
Gov. Scott names new secretary for Florida Lottery
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Gov. Rick Scott is appointing Tom Delacenserie as the new secretary of the Florida Lottery. Scott made Delacenserie interim secretary in late …
Guns on campus among 4 gun bills set for full chamber votes
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON TALLAHASSEE – A contentious proposal to let concealed weapons permit holders bring guns on state university and college campuses was among four …
Sports
Stoudemire says he’s feeling great, ready to join Heat
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Amare Stoudemire got recruited by the Miami Heat in 2010. It’s paying off, five years later. One of the …
Tokyo Olympic venue shaping up as world’s costliest stadium
By KEN MORITSUGU TOKYO (AP) _ When the dust settles on the marquee venue for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, it could well be …
Magic formally re-sign Harris, free agent center Smith
By KYLE HIGHTOWER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The Orlando Magic began free agency attempting to make a big splash. After missing on their biggest target, …
