Court clears way for lawsuits against banks
BY JIM SAUNDERS
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE – A federal appeals court Tuesday said the city of Miami could pursue lawsuits alleging that three...
Black Dems meeting in Orlando
The Democratic Black Caucus of Florida (DBCF) will host its 34th annual conference April 1-3 at the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando
“This...
Florida activist honored for technology and social justice work
COMPILED FROM WIRE REPORTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – David Honig, a longtime civil rights activist and media advocate with deep ties to Florida, was honored for...
Fired Hillsborough schools superintendent named New York education commissioner
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Former Hillsborough County schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia was named New York’s next education commissioner on Tuesday.
The New York State Board...
Legislators weigh in on terrorism fight
BY JIM TURNER
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE – Hawks in the Florida Legislature want Congress to fully declare the nation is at war with...
Educators take sides in Orlando Senate race
In a Democratic primary battle for an Orlando-area Senate seat, Florida’s largest teachers’ union is backing state Rep. Randolph Bracy, while school-choice supporters have...
DID HE STAND HIS GROUND?
A church drummer whose car broke down on I-95 in South Florida was shot dead by a plainclothes cop. Questions abound.
COMPILED FROM WIRE REPORTS
PALM...
Florida’s Rubio leads the field in missing Senate voting
BY MATTHEW FLEMING
CQ-ROLL CALL/TNS
WASHINGTON — For a presidential cycle known for upending conventional political wisdom, one thing certainly hasn’t changed: It’s hard to vote...
FLORIDA COMMUNITY CALENDAR
SWV Toni Braxton and SWV make a stop at Hard Rock Live on Jan. 29.
Tampa: Tarana Burke...
Scott asked to free up $20 mil for opioid fight
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Saying the “opioid crisis presents an existential threat,” Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala on Monday asked Gov. Rick Scott to...
