June 2026

DeSantis has claims about his tax plan. What will actually be on the ballot?

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By Lawrence Mower Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau Gov. Ron DeSantis has made some bold claims about his property tax plan since unveiling it last week. He’s said 92% of primary homeowners could pay no property taxes. He’s touted a state fund that will help rural counties weather the shortfall. Some of those claims are outdated thanks to the […]

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Expert explains new Repayment Assistance Plan for student loans

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By Robert Powell, CFP – Retirement, Senior Editor TheStreet The federal student loan system is undergoing one of its biggest changes in years. Beginning July 1, 2026, the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) becomes the primary option for new borrowers, while borrowers currently enrolled in the SAVE plan will need to choose a new repayment path. In

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Star Gazing: Jay-Z Shuts Down Roots Picnic 2026 With Surprise Guests, A Viral Freestyle, And A Celebration Of Philadelphia

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From Beanie Sigel to Jazmine Sullivan, the city took center stage during the Roc-A-Fella co-founder’s unforgettable headlining set. By Okla Jones Jay-Z returned to the stage in a big way at this year’s Roots Picnic. Heading up to the weekend, anticipation hovered over Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau as fans speculated about what the rap icon might have planned

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Anthony Edwards, Kyler Murray, Bryce Young Lead Black Athlete Investment In Karma Automotive

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The group also includes Tracy McGrady, Dylan Harper and Ron Harper Jr. as the luxury EV company expands its push into athlete-backed ownership. By Shelby Stewart A new wave of athlete investors is showing that the stars of today are thinking far beyond endorsements. On Monday, luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Karma Automotive announced the launch of Karma Nexus,

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“I’m Good” Isn’t Always the Truth: Mental Health and Black Men

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By Dominique Lambright Black men are significantly less likely to receive mental health treatment, yet they face higher exposure to stress, trauma, and systemic pressures. That gap is not about weakness—it’s about access, stigma, and cultural expectations that have shaped how Black men are allowed to express emotion. “I’m good.” It’s a phrase said quickly,

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Haiti routs New Zealand (and Tim Payne) 4-0 to delight crowd in World Cup tuneup

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By Michelle Kaufman and Jacqueline Charles The Haitian national team, which reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years despite gang violence preventing a single home qualifying match, finally got the exuberant home crowd it so craved on Tuesday night in Fort Lauderdale. More than 16,000 proud Haitian fans decked head to toe in red

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To beat Wasserman Schultz, Black candidates consider coalescing behind one person

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By Raisa Habersham Four of the Black candidates running in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 20th congressional district met in a closed-door meeting Monday to discuss coalescing behind one candidate in the hopes of beating U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Those present at the meeting, confirmed by three people, walked away with the clear focus that

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Frederica Wilson’s retirement triggers a major political realignment in South Florida

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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s retirement from Florida’s 24th Congressional District has set off a political domino effect that is already reshaping the landscape of Black political leadership in South Florida. After more than three decades of public service as a school board member, state legislator, and member of Congress, Wilson’s departure opens one of the most

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Are property values up or down? Take a detailed look at 34 markets in the Miami area

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By Catherine Odom and Douglas Hanks Miami’s real estate market has been cooling in recent years, following record highs during the pandemic. And that trend appears to be continuing, according to new numbers from the county property appraiser. The annual report released on Monday shows a 5.5% increase in countywide values over 2025 amounts — modest growth at

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Serena Williams is coming back to tennis at 44, returning to the sport she dominated for decades

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By  ANDREW DAMPF PARIS (AP) — Serena Williams is coming back to professional tennis at the age of 44, returning to the sport she dominated for two decades before famously “evolving” away from the daily grind of competition. First up for the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion is the doubles tournament at Queen’s Club. But Wimbledon and the U.S. Open

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