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
An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on politics
STOCK PHOTO Washington (AP) — The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights is known best for enforcing the right to disability services across America’s schools. …
No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump’s US aid cuts harmful
Kampala, Uganda (AP) — Malaria season begins this month in a large part of Africa. No disease is deadlier on the continent, especially for children. …
Business
Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not
Orlando, Fla. (AP) — The news rippled through Treasure Island, Florida, almost like a third storm: The mayor planned to move off the barrier island …
Profiles in clean energy: Once incarcerated, expert moves students into climate-solution careers
Philadelphia (AP) — Inside a converted warehouse in one of Philadelphia’s poorest neighborhoods, students circle around Jackie Robinson as he quizzes them about a 1980s …
Justice Department will launch civil rights review into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Oklahoma City (AP) — The Justice Department announced Monday it plans to launch a review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, an attack by a …
Technology
2nd Florida city pays hackers, as 3rd city suffers a breach
ORLANDO, Fla. (A) – A second small Florida city in less than a month has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to hackers who took …
MDC launching cutting-edge Cloud Computing Center
PHOTO COURTESY OF MDC MIAMI, Fla. – To address the ever-increasing demand for experienced cloud technology professionals, Miami Dade College (MDC) is opening a state-of-theart …
Education
FAMU appoints Cecil Howard as new associate provost for College of Law
Cecil Howard PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU Staff Report TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) Provost Allyson L. Watson, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Cecil …
FMU receives $550,000 for STEM programs, math, writing center
From left, Mayflor Remond, chief of staff, Office of the President; Dr. Samuel A. Darko, interim provost & VP of Academic Affairs; Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, …
Florida’s university system under assault during Gov. Ron DeSantis tenure
Gov. Ron DeSantis PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHRONICLE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Academic freedom and independent governance have been under political and …
Sports
Life after Udonis Haslem begins as Heat open training camp
“U.D.” GONE: For new horizons. Will Eastern Conference champion Heat repeat? PHOTO COURTESY OF FAUSPORTS.COM BOCA RATON, Fla. – Perhaps the biggest void for the …
Deion Sanders winning big on field and in Black community
One of Trevon Hamlet’s core memories from attending the University of Colorado is living on campus his freshman year and being able to count on …
Dolphins work on maintaining standards, even with big leads
HEROES: In the team’s historic performance in defeating the Denver Broncos 70-20, included quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, receiver Tyreek Hill rookie running back De`Von Achane and …
