No inoffensive way to say the "n-word," Fla. senator learns
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — No matter what variation of the 'n-word' is spoken, a Florida state senator is learning the term is still offensive as Democrats and Republicans admonish him for using it during an exchange with two African-American colleagues. Republican Sen. Frank Artiles tried to say his use of the word was actually "niggas" and explained that's the way people speak in Hialeah, the city near Miami where he grew up. Even as he apologized on the ..>> view originalHialeah man charged in Key Largo watercraft theft
A Hialeah man said he was towing a personal watercraft from Key Largo at 1 a.m. Sunday for his friend, “Albert.” Key Largo homeowner Carlos Pla, the small vessel’s actual owner, disagrees. Lazaro D. Cruz, 20, was arrested by Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Gil Gonzalez on three felony counts, including grand theft exceeding $10,000. Gonzalez was watching traffic near mile marker 105 on U.S. 1 when he saw a truck towing the trailered PWC north. Gonzalez made a traffic stop since the trail..>> view originalSolicitan expulsar del Senado a legislador de Hialeah por 'insultos ...
Obligado por los líderes del Senado estatal a mostrar su arrepentimiento, el senador estatal miamense Frank Artiles dijo el miércoles por la mañana desde el pleno de ese foro a sus colegas que lamentaba haberlos insultado en privado con palabras hirientes y epítetos raciales. “Ofrezco mis sentidas disculpas a mis colegas y a todos los que he ofendido”, dijo Artiles, quien leía su discurso. Pero no fue suficiente. Tres horas después, mientras aumentaban los llamados a que Artiles renunciara, el ..>> view originalTexting junkies: Florida's distracted drivers rank second worst in U.S.
Florida drivers are among the most dangerous menaces on the road, ranking second worst in the nation for being distracted while behind the wheel, according to a study of driving habits. Florida’s score was 49th, ahead of only Louisiana in a state-by-state analysis which indicated that 92 percent of U.S. drivers with cell phones use them while moving in a car. “Those are shocking numbers proving we have a lot of careless and complacent drivers out there,” said Ryan Ruffing, director of communica..>> view originalStar recruit pushes commitment date back a 'few days'
Stockbridge defensive lineman Brenton Cox won't make a Sunday decision after all. Initially expected to commit to either Georgia or Ohio State on Sunday, Cox announced on his personal Twitter account that he will push his decision date back. The commitment has been pushed back a few days to make sure the right choice is being made , so it won't be this Sunday— Jagg (@Brenton_cox) April 19, 2017 Cox is slated to visit Georgia for its annual G-Day spring game on Saturday. Cox took a visit to Oh..>> view originalFueled by retiring coach, Killian beats Mourning for GMAC boys ...
The GMAC boys’ volleyball championship came down to two teams highly motivated to win for their beloved retiring coaches — Killian’s Clinton Reid, leaving the Cougars after 20 years, and Mourning’s Dee Rey, moving on after 10 successful years with the Sharks. Mourning dominated the first set, but Killian rallied after a pep talk from Reid and won the match 13-25, 25-19, 15-9 at the Sunset High gym. The Killian players said Reid’s pending departure fuels them. The Cougars were 26-4 last season a..>> view originalBerean Christian hires Jackson as new football coach
After a near-five month search, Berean Christian has finally found its new coach.The school has tapped Suncoast assistant Mario Jackson to lead the football program. Jackson served as the Chargers’ co-offensive coordinator last season. The former Suncoast assistant takes over for Brad Carney, who stepped down in December after six seasons with the program. The Bulldogs went 4-6 in Carney’s final season at the helm.A UCF alum, Jackson spent one season on the New Orleans Saints practice squad and..>> view originalSears near Aventura Mall to lay off 101
US Hotel Occupancy for March 2017 Up 2.6 Percent to 68.0 Percent
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive results in the three key performance metrics during March 2017, according to data from STR. According to STR analysts, performance growth was boosted by a favorable Easter calendar shift, particularly in the Group segment. The opposite will occur with April data. In a year-over-year comparison with March 2016, the industry reported the following: Occupancy: +2.6% to 68.0% Average daily rate (ADR): +2.4% to US$127.79 Revenue per available room (RevPAR..>> view originalWhen small stores go out of business, owners ask: Now what?
NEW YORK — When small or independent retailers post "Going Out of Business" signs, many ask themselves, now what? That may mean trying again — or forging ahead on a completely different career path.Reilly Starr and her business partner had opened Naked Sports Gear, a Manhattan store that sold athletic wear for women, in 2011. They were successful, but faced increasing competition and high rent and other overhead. Three years ago, an underwear company sued over the word "naked." Starr and her pa..>> view original
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