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Measles Cases Hit 33-Year Record as CORI Deploys Outbreak Response Tools

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Officials link the rising case counts to declining vaccination rates in multiple communities, combined with travel-related exposures…

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Lawmakers Tour Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Center, Raise Concerns About Conditions

“I promise you over the last few days they've been cleaning up, trying to make it look all polished and…

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What Florida’s New Immigration Enforcement Powers Mean for Local Communities

According to the Florida Sheriff's Association, all county sheriff's offices and county jails have 287(g) agreements in place including the…

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Talent Over Tokenism: Black Mayors Slash Crime Despite Media Silence

“While we acknowledge the historic lows we are experiencing, we must simultaneously acknowledge that there is much more work to…

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Police Respond to Viral Arrest Video, Launch Internal Review

“The safety of our community and the integrity of our department remain our top priorities,” an OPD spokesperson said. “This…

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Woman Wins $1m Playing Florida Lottery Scratch-Off Game

The $50 Scratch-Off game, $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR, features two top prizes of $1 million a year for life…

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Congressional Black Caucus Challenges Target on Diversity

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — we found that the explanations offered by the leadership of the Target Corporation fell woefully short of…

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Florida A&M University Partners with Getty Images to Preserve and License University’s Rich Visual History

“The program has evolved since inception, to not only preserve the historical archives of HBCUs, but to ensure that stories…

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Medicaid Enrollees Targeted for Forced Farm Work Under Trump Immigration Crackdown

The remarks echo proposals President Donald Trump himself has floated in recent months, including a plan to compel farmers to…

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Breaking: Storms Trigger Orlando Flight Delays — Travelers Warned to Expect More Disruptions

If you’re flying through MCO today or this week, pack your patience. More storms are brewing — and so are…

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