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WEST PALM BEACH – A funeral for a Florida man killed by a plainclothes police officer was held Saturday. Corey Jones’ service was at Payne …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — One of the prevailing concerns in the black community is when young talented residents go off to college, their return and …

For the 14th consecutive year, JM Family Enterprises has committed to building homes for four South Florida families with Habitat for Humanity of Broward. The …

Riviera Beach, Fla. — Attorney Edwin Ferguson said he has been interested in educating the community about their rights as they relate to police encounters …

Miami — Most breast cancer diagnoses are followed by a decision to fight the disease. Conchita Pleasant’s fight embodied a holistic approach that included chemotherapy …

Dania Beach Captain Kevin Granville reads to students during the Broward Reads event at Collins Elementary in Dania Beach.

By Douglas C. Lyons Special to South Florida Times FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Leading entrepreneurs and thought leaders in wealth-building delivered presentations, guidance and inspiration …

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) distributed new laptop computers at Golden Glades Elementary School in Miami Gardens. Over 2,000 select students at 18 targeted elementary …

By CURT ANDERSON and MATT SEDENSKY PALM BEACH GARDENS – A black man who was a public housing inspector and part-time drummer was shot three …

Photo by Alan Luby/ For South Florida Times The Solid Waste Authority (SWA), which disposes of two million tons of solid waste in Palm Beach …