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Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is going to be part of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team. Trump announced Friday that …

Staff Report For 14-year-old North Miami resident Janasia Johnson, life seems surreal at the moment. Nicknamed, Jojo by her aunt, the well-spoken teen just had …

By MALIKA A. WRIGHT Special to the South Florida Times Miami – There was no such thing as a black female reporter in the 1960s …

Staff Report It’s not every day that an international icon celebrates your novel; but that’s exactly what happened to journalist-turned-romance novelist Rolonda Watts when the …

Associated Press MIAMI (AP) – Officials in Miami trying to stop the outbreak of Zika are exploring the use of mosquitoes infected with bacteria that …

By C.B. HANIF Special to South Florida Times The election-eve tension didn’t prevent South Florida Democrats from joyfully ribbing one of their dear members as …

By ALCEE HASTINGS Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement on his General Election victory: “This evening, I am honored and humbled to …

By MICHELLE HOLLINGER Special to South Florida Times Brianna Rollins captivates. Whether on the track field where she earned a gold medal at the 2016 …

Miami Gardens, Fla – Graffiti sprayed, life- sized doll boxes, bearing words of empowerment, like peace, educated, beautiful and Black Girl Magic lined the floor …

By ISHEKA N. HARRISON South Florida Times HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla – Community groups, elected officials and others were all doing their part to make sure …