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Scott Israel, the former Broward County sheriff and current Opa-locka Police Chief, has announced his resignation, effective July 1, 2023. Israel, who served as the sheriff during the tragic 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, has been at the helm of the Opa-locka police department for a year. Read moreFormer Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel Steps Down as Opa-locka Chief
A store owner in South Carolina charged with murder last week after…
South Floridians now have to worry about guns on the beach. Hundred…
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office has announced the arrest of …
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In a heartwarming display of solidarity and empathy, an online fundraising campaign for a teenage boy who faced harassment from a woman dubbed "Citi Bike Karen" has gained significant traction. The incident, which took place in a New York City park, captured national attention after a video … Read moreTeen harassed by 'Citi Bike Karen' sees overwhelming support on GoFundMe
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My father once said that “you get the government you deserve.” His words are resonating in a scary way. He was talking about nations where peo… Read moreWe always get the government we deserve
Nestled within the vibrant streets of Overtown, Miami's most economically challenged neighborhood, lies Red Rooster, a restaurant that has gar… Read moreLetter to the editor: Overtown CRA and Red Rooster don’t live up to the promise
In the old days, the United States government would issue travel advisories to American tourists about dangerous countries overseas. But a tra… Read moreNAACP travel advisory against Florida courageous
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to support their local communities with pathways to economic and social mobility. But a recent repo… Read moreCommunity Colleges must do better by Black students
THIS WEEK'S TOP 10
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Letter to the editor: Overtown CRA and Red Rooster don’t live up to the promise
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Ousted North Miami Beach commissioner in limbo
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Barbara Sharief wins concessions in defamation suit
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Preventing summer fun from turning into drowning deaths
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COVID pill Paxlovid gets full FDA approval
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Gunfire creates Memorial Day terror on Hollywood Beach
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USAID PSA contest illustrates why Cash is Best when donating to international disasters
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Tina Turner, on her terms
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North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony DeFillipo arrested, charged with illegal voting
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Black LGBTQ+ history in South Florida
May 31-June 6, 2023
Recent Obituaries
72, retired clerk II for Miami-Dade Police… Read moreFRANK LEE WASHINGTON
82, died May 22. Viewing 4 - 7 p.m., Frida… Read moreMARTHA TAYLOR
70, died May 18. Viewing 4 - 7 p.m., Frida… Read moreWILEY ALLEN
77, molder, died at Mount Sinai Hospital. … Read moreKETRICK BARTLEY
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LOCAL & NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Soulfly Chicken lovers can now look forward to ordering some of their favorite Southern comfort food from the mobile restaurant’s first brick-and-mortar location at 2615 N Miami Ave. starting Wednesday. Read moreSoulfly Chicken opens in Wynwood
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Health & Wellness
The mpox health emergency has ended, but U.S. health officials are aiming to prevent a repeat of last year’s outbreaks. Read moreUS cities could see summer mpox outbreak
Pfizer received full approval last week for its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid that’s been the go-to treatment against the coronavirus. Read moreCOVID pill Paxlovid gets full FDA approval
There’s been a growing concern for years about the disparities in cancer care and treatment between majority-white and Black communities. At least one South Florida resident is committed to ad… Read moreFoundation raises awareness about brain cancer
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Recent Headlines
- Teen harassed by 'Citi Bike Karen' sees overwhelming support on GoFundMe
- Former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel Steps Down as Opa-locka Chief
- South Carolina gas station owner killed a 14-year-old boy he wrongly accused of shoplifting, police say
- Cartoon Florida
- Preventing summer fun from turning into drowning deaths
- The Miami Heat prepare to take on the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals
- Gunfire creates Memorial Day terror on Hollywood Beach
- North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony DeFillipo arrested, charged with illegal voting