South Florida charities host Christmas in July for homeless
Staff Report Combining the spirit of Christmas with the independence of July 4, the Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers helped those who are …
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New addiction recovery center opening in Ft. Lauderdale
Staff Report FT LAUDERDALE, Fla – The Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) will soon have a new home with space to accommodate more people in …
Audit lawsuit-$5 billion
By Associated Press MIAMI – Jury selection is beginning in Miami for trial of a lawsuit seeking more than $5 billion in damages from the …
ZIKA, travel warning issued
By KELLI KENNEDY and JOSH REPLOGLE The Associated Press MIAMI — In a highly unusual travel warning, health officials advised pregnant women to avoid a …
Publix takes top spot in March of Dimes fundraiser
Staff Report LAUDERDALE, Fla. – If while checking out at Publix you donated to the March of Dimes, you played a role in the …
Broward College respiratory program receives credentialing award
Staff Report Coconut Creek, Fla.– For the third year in a row, the Broward College Respiratory Care Program was awarded the Distinguished RRT Credentialing …
Attorneys seeking to improve police, community relations
Staff Report As the nation continues to deal with racial tension due to police shootings of unarmed black men, including the recent police shooting …
Miami Dade College launches design contest for black male project
Staff Report MIAMI, Fla – Visual images are powerful conveyors of important messages. To help convey the vision for its Black Male Initiative (Black …
Florida mosquitoes being tested for Zika to confirm U.S. bite
By JENNIFER KAY Associated Press MIAMI – Florida health officials have trapped mosquitoes in an area of Miami-Dade County and are testing them for …
Medical marijuana could be available in Florida this week
By JOE REEDY Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla – More than two years after being approved by Florida’s Legislature, medical marijuana is expected to be …