Domestic violence bill heightens victims’ court protection in Florida
By David L. Snelling Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – A proposed bill which grants domestic violence victims court protection after one incident was filed for the …
The East Wing of the White House is gone. Here’s a look at some history made there
The East Wing entrance of the White House decorated for the holiday season, November 26, 2018.PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIEPDIA Washington (AP) — Betty Ford reportedly …
Health and Wellness
House votes to ban hospitals from billing victims for exams
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The Louisiana House unanimously agreed to ban hospitals from billing rape victims for their medical exams. The proposal by Rep. …
FDA releases plan to ease restrictions on gay blood donation
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Food and Drug Administration is outlining its plan to end the nation’s lifetime ban on …
Business
The state of African American finances
According to Prudential’s March 2013 study, the African-American community is continuing to make financial progress and to feel confident about the future, with a confidence …
Farm bill chops $800 million from food stamp program
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping farm bill that Congress sent to President Obama Tuesday has something for almost everyone, from the nation’s 47 million food …
Sales tax holiday review
TALLAHASSEE (AP) – Florida’s popular back-to-school sales tax holiday could last longer and cover more expensive items. Gov. Rick Scott on Friday called for extending …
Education
Police: Utah teen planned to open fire at school
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A teenager caught with a loaded gun at his northern Utah high school planned to shoot a former …
Michael Moore, U-Virginia president speak at MSU
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore and University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan are speaking at Michigan State University’s December commencement ceremonies. Michigan …
Jameis Winston student misconduct hearing underway
By GARY FINEOUT and KAREEM COPELAND TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The student code of conduct hearing involving Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston began Tuesday, approximately two years …