By Scott Travis | South Florida Sun Sentinel A power struggle over who should manage a foundation tasked with raising money for Broward College has resulted in the forced removal of one foundation member, the resignations of several others and the appointments of seven new members. The college’s Board of Trustees has taken more control of the […]
WLRN Public Media | By Clayton Gutzmore | The Miami Times Overtown residents have a new outlet to get medical care with the OnMed CareStation, officially unveiled last week. Located in the Overtown Youth Center (OYC), the 8’ x 11’ booth provides high-quality healthcare access to locals free of charge. The purpose of the machine is
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Miami-Dade County By Michael Butler Teri Williams, CEO of the Black-owned OneUnited Bank, is well aware of the challenges that many prospective Black homeowners face, including low credit scores. By partnering with the credit reporting app Esusu, OneUnited hopes to see its users build their credit based on their positive rental histories. The app reports consumers’
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NEWS RELEASE FROM SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL At the School Board Meeting of April 16, 2025, School Board Member Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall proffered Agenda Item H-8, authorizing the Superintendent of Schools to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of Carrie P. Meek throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools on April 29, 2025. Carrie P. Meek was
By Anthony Man | [email protected] | South Florida Sun Sentinel Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s campaign has almost no money in its coffers after it raised a miniscule amount during the first three months of the year. The incumbent was vastly outraised by a little-known Democratic primary challenger, Elijah Manley. In the two months after announcing his candidacy in early February,
By David Lyons | South Florida Sun Sentinel For tourists and gift givers, now may be the time to buy those pink flamingos. If they haven’t already, President Donald Trump’s tariff wars are seeping into the psyches of retailers in South Florida’s tourism industry. Raise prices or not? Order more stuff in advance in the hopes of
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Real Estate News By LEW SICHELMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication Homeowners who are in danger of losing their jobs — or who have already been laid off — have a financial cushion besides what they have in savings. It’s called equity, which is the difference between what the house is worth on today’s market and what you still
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South Florida By Raisa Habersham and Michael Butler Sabrina Guillaume’s parents always urged her to invest in a home in Liberty City. But when she started the homebuying process in early 2020 at age 24, she hit a lot of obstacles: After getting preapproved for a loan, the pandemic came, and the homes she’d been eyeing rose from
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By Angela Caraway-Carlton Whether it’s Mother’s Day or just a well-deserved treat any time of the year, Mom deserves the best. Celebrate her in style throughout Florida with unforgettable brunches, a chic gals’ getaway and elegant afternoon teas — complete with cocktails and bubbly. We’ve even thrown in adorable experiences like yoga with bunnies for the
