Local News
Property Insurance Issues Teed Up
After Florida lawmakers in December passed major changes to try to shore up the property-insurance industry, a Senate committee next week will receive presentations about the insurance market. […]
Articles by Carma Henry
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Death Penalty in Child Rapes to Take Effect
A new law that could lead to imposing the death penalty on people who rape children under age 12 will take effect Sunday, along with other laws passed during the 2023 legislative session. […]
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Shutdown Could Hamper Recovery Efforts
Disaster-recovery projects in Florida and other states could be affected by the looming federal-government shutdown, the White House said Thursday. […]
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Seventh Candidate Files for Benjamin Seat
With Rep. Christopher Benjamin, D-Miami Gardens, running for a judgeship next year, the field to replace him in the House has grown to seven candidates. […]
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Appeals Court Asked to Halt Execution
With convicted murderer Michael Duane Zack scheduled to be put to death in less than two weeks, his attorneys have asked a federal appeals court for a stay of execution because they say he was “shut out” of a clemency process that could help spare him. […]
National News
Claudine Gay Assumes Historic Role as Harvard University’s First Black President
During her inaugural address, Gay articulated her vision for the Ivy League institution, acknowledging the weight and honor of this groundbreaking appointment. […]
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FAMU President Robinson Leads Recruitment Tour at FSC-Jacksonville
Robinson was speaking during a stop on his fall Presidential Recruitment Tour at the Florida State College-Jacksonville, (FSCJ) Kent Campus auditorium three days after the announcement that FAMU climbed to No. 91 among top national public universities, No. 3 among all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and remained the top ranked public HBCU for the fifth consecutive year. […]
Sports
FAMU picked up another SWAC win. But is the offense now a concern?
“We’re much better than what we’re showing. We have to find a way to put that holy grail game together for 60 minutes. Happy with the win, but not pleased with how we played at times.” […]
Sports
More HBCU-themed Nike are in the works. See what’s coming
With the release of four HBCU Dunks in 2022 and a recent release of 15 HBCU-themed versions of the Pegasus 40, Nike has shown a willingness to showcase HBCUs and their alumni. A set of upcoming Terminator Highs continues this recent. […]
Sports
MEAC hires longtime NBA ref to lead conference basketball officials
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference has announced the hiring of Tony Brothers, a veteran referee with extensive professional experience, including the NBA, as the league’s new Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials. […]