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Activist Dr. Enid Pinkney Dies At 92, Leaving Legacy Of Preserving Black History
According to Local 10, South Florida native Dr. Enid Pinkney has passed away at 92 years old. She spent her life dedicating her time to preserving and educating about African-American history in Miami-Dade County. Born in 1931 in Miami-Dade County, Pinkney began her education at All-Black Booker T. Washington High School before going on to work in the Miami-Dade Public School system. Through the years, Pinkney grew to be known as an activist in South Florida. She told Local 10 that her goal was to preserve Miami’s Black history. Pinkney said at the time, “People were going to forget the struggle as to...
Heat Notes: Stevens, Two-Way Competition, Larsson, Bisaccio, Trades
Heat guard Isaiah Stevens continues to impress in Summer League after inking an Exhibit 10 contract with the organization, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald writes. Despite being undersized, Stevens is looking like a possible solution at the backup point guard position for Miami while registering a league-high 8.5 assists.
PJ Morlando signs contract with Miami Marlins
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - PJ Morlando is officially a member of the Miami Marlins. The Summerville native, who was the 16th overall pick of the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday, officially signed his deal with the team on Friday. Jim Callis of MLB.com reported that Morlando signed for a...
Have shark attacks increased in Florida? Expert says no
A shark bit a child last week near Crandon Park, off Key Biscayne, leaving him with a minor superficial wound to his leg, just days after a man spearfishing off Key West was badly bitten by a bull shark. These are just two of the latest shark attacks that have...
Bainum Family Foundation commits $100 million to early education
The Bainum Family Foundation has announced a five-year, $100 million commitment to early childhood education. The largest investment in the history of the foundation will expand its geographic reach beyond Florida and Washington, D.C. Through initiatives including WeVision EarlyEd, the foundation will use its resources to define ideal child care and make it real for families now and in the future. Moreover, the funding will provide grantees and partners with the stability they need to support young children and their families while advancing transformative ideas and solutions to pave the way toward a more equitable future.
North Miami Prepares for Annual Back to School Bonanza with Free Supplies and Activities
North Miami is gearing up for its annual Back to School Giveaway, slated for August 12. The event, running from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Joe Celestin Center, will offer local students a boost as they gear up for the new academic year. Free backpacks, supplies, and access to community resources are on the docket, in a clear bid to ease the financial burden on families preparing for school time, as per the news release on the City of North Miami's website.
Many Florida Republicans believe Senator Marco Rubio to be a top contender for the job of Secretary of State
SEATTLE - We all heard the phrase "when one door closes, another opens," and for 53-year-old Senator from Florida Marco Rubio, the popular saying could not be more true. Eight years ago, he missed out on the chance of being elected as the Republican presidential nominee for 2016. More recently, many people believed Rubio was a top candidate to be Donald Trump's running mate for the 2024 elections, which eventually went to Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. But Florida Republicans argue that there is another door that could open for Rubio, as they see him as top contender for another high-profile job in a future Trump administration.
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