Crist, Seminoles Sign Gambling Compact

Gov. Charlie Crist has signed a long-awaited pact between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida that allows certain types of gambling on tribal lands including its casinos in Coconut Creek and Hollywood.

Former Congressman Jefferson Files for Bankruptcy

Former Congressman, William Jefferson, who was found guilty of bribery, depriving citizens of honest services and racketeering, filed for bankruptcy in Louisiana, last Thursday.

Universal Health Care Gets a Plug at Ted Kennedy’s Funeral from a grandchild

The Deadly Choices at Memorial

The smell of death was overpowering the moment a relief worker cracked open one of the hospital chapel’s wooden doors. Inside, more than a dozen bodies lay motionless on low cots and on the ground, shrouded in white sheets. Within days, the grisly tableau became the focus of an investigation into what happened when the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina marooned Memorial Medical Center in Uptown New Orleans.

Fla. Unemployment Borrowing May Top $1 Billion

Florida has become the 19th state to borrow money to keep unemployment benefits flowing after the trust fund ran dry. So far the state has borrowed $45 million, but officials estimate that it will have borrowed $1.2 billion by the end of the year.

Study Finds Florida 911 Emergency ‘System’ Deeply Flawed

A just released independent analysis of 911 in Florida finds, it is not a “system” at all, but rather a patchwork of state and local agencies, protocols, and technologies cobbled together to respond to 911 calls. The independent study was commissioned by Florida’s largest community foundation following the 2008 murder of Denise Amber Lee.

Perfect Your Voice with Women in the Arts, Jobs for Teachers

Women in the Arts, Inc., as part of their Community School of the Arts Program, is offering voice lessons on Fridays with Fr. Joseph, grades 4th-12th, free of cost. Women in the Arts Inc. a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, offering art classes for students in grades 4th through 12th.

L.A on Fire

A wild fire continues to burn out of control in northern Los Angeles and the growing inferno has already claimed the lives of two firemen. The wild fire which started last Wednesday, spread rapidly on Sunday, burning more than one dozen homes and threatening some 12,500 more. Firefighters worked alongside residents who are doing everything to make sure that more houses do not go up in flames.

Is Fear Impacting Obama’s Negative Poll Numbers

As Obama’s poll numbers continue to decline, the American public is angry and bitter. Finger pointing and yelling at town hall meetings are a sign that our country is reaching a boiling point. Obama’s campaign promise of hope is turning into an angry platform of fear for many in Middle America.

Rattlers Prepare For Opening Week

The Florida A&M University Rattlers football team had a busy weekend preparing for their season opener on Sept. 5 against MEAC foe Delaware State University. The Rattlers held a final scrimmage in Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The scrimmage was in fact a dress rehearsal; complete with fans, referees, the Marching 100 and an announcer.