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Where can you enter and exit I-95 express lanes? What about the poles? Take a look

Traffic By Miami Herald Archives What’s with the rows of poles on Interstate 95? I-95 has designated places to enter and exit the express lanes in Broward and Miami-Dade. And the poles have a job to do, although some of them are just lying down on the job. Here’s what to know about the recently […]

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Gas prices are up by double digits in Miami. See what it costs to pump across Florida

By Miami Herald Archives The price of gas is much higher in South Florida to start the week as students and workers get back to routine after spring break. The increase follows a big drop in prices last week. In Miami, the average is $3.04 a gallon, more than a 16-cent increase from a week

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From France to Washington Avenue: How this Black-owned steakhouse came to life

Miami Beach By Michael Butler Five years ago, Miami Beach entrepreneur Kathia Joseph was on the verge of closing her first restaurant. With one of her dreams hanging in the balance, she refused. Instead, she pivoted by turning the business into a hookah lounge, a decision that ended up being profitable. “I’m the type of person

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Heavy showers trigger flash flood warning in South Florida, NWS forecasters say

Weather By Milena Malaver The rain is pouring down on South Florida, prompting the National Weather Service in Miami to issue a flash flood warning Sunday. The warning is in effect for parts of Miami-Dade until 8 p.m. Miami Beach is getting drenched as the NWS says that, around 6:45 p.m., trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms

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Publix recalls ground beef products with the ‘potential for foreign material’

Recalls By David J. Neal Publix has recalled six ground beef products sold at one of their stores because they have “the potential for foreign material.” This not-food-in-your-food recall involves Ground Chuck, Ground Sirloin, Ground Round, Ground Lean, A/B Ground and Market Ground Beef sold Wednesday at the Publix at 2095 GA Hwy. 211 in the

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FCC to investigate ‘DEI discrimination’ at Disney, ABC

By Mike Heuer UPI.com The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has launched an investigation into hiring practices at Disney and ABC to ensure neither is violating equal employment opportunity regulations through “DEI discrimination.” “I want to ensure that Disney and ABC have not been violating FCC equal employee opportunity regulations by promoting invidious forms of [diversity,

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Black Entrepreneur Seeks ‘Visionary’ Investors For $1M ‘Harlem of the South’ Redevelopment in Florida

Dr. Valecia Dunbar, Founder and CEO of the New LaVilla Entrepreneur Center has a clear plan for her vision to revive what was once one of Jacksonville, Florida’s most vibrant, thriving African American communities. Now she’s seeking others who share her passion to invest in its return. The vibrant African American neighborhood that flourished during the early

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Black women’s hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here’s what to know

Associated Press | [email protected] By KENYA HUNTER, Associated Press More research is needed into synthetic braids and other products. ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they’re wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits

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Florida jobless rate rises to 3.6%, but South Florida still has lowest unemployment in state

By Jim Turner | News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate in February ticked up for the second consecutive month, but a state official said it’s “too early” to link any increase to ongoing federal job cuts. The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday said the unemployment rate increased from 3.5% in January to 3.6%

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Haitian author Laferrière celebrates French language in Miami appearances this weekend

Haiti By Jacqueline Charles Before he became an offiicial guardian of the French language, the exiled Haitian journalist-turned novelist Dany Laferrière called Miami home. From the colorful vibes and vibrancy of the community, so close to his childhood home in Haiti, Laferrière wrote 10 novels. In fact of his 16 books on Haiti, a dozen were

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