Business
Buying a Home Within Your Comfort Zone
By Amanda Register, Bank of America | Before you fall in love with a home, and even before you start looking at homes, take the time to figure out the right monthly payment for your budget. […]
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Local
City of Jacksonville & IAFF Local 122 Reach Collective Bargaining Agreement
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 7, 2024 — After months of productive negotiations, the City of Jacksonville and International Association of Firefighters, Local 122 have reached and signed a three-year tentative collective bargaining agreement. The agreement includes the following: Salary […]
Urban Traveler
Sing Out Loud Festival Opens local Artist Showcase and Vendor Applications for September 2024
Local artists, food and non-food vendors can apply to be a part of the festival now through July 12 – St. Augustine, FL (June 10, 2024) – Sing Out Loud Festival, the annual celebration of music and […]
Editorials
The Gantt Report
By Lucius Gantt – Both major political parties and their members who are elected officials use “talking points”. Political talking points are pre-established messages that remain constant regardless of which political party member shares […]
Health
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): 10 Things Every Black Person Should Know
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects a significant portion of the population, yet remains under-recognized. It is estimated that approximately 3.3 million people in the United States are living with […]
National
Biden, Harris Invited to NNPA Convention as Black Press Celebrates 197 Years, Addresses Voter Turnout and Empowering Black Communities
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the Black Press nears its bicentennial, the NNPA is celebrating its rich legacy and charting a course for its future impact on civic engagement and social justice. “Strengthening voter turnout, supporting […]
Editorials
Yet Another Justice Makes a Mockery of the Supreme Court
Kevin Seraaj June 1, 2024Orlando Advocate | The Appointments Clause of the Constitution does not specify qualifications for Supreme Court justices. So, presidents have routinely established their own criteria for nominating people to the Supreme […]
Urban Traveler
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens in Magic Kingdom Park on June 28.
Disney reveals a first look at the vibrant finale scene of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. “Drop on in” with Princess Tiana this summer as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens in Magic Kingdom Park on June 28. The […]
Business
A Focus on the Housing Issue in Florida Cities: Orlando
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of Florida Courier stories about the housing outlook in major cities in Florida. The story this week focuses on the Orlando area. In what has become […]
Political
Cox, History in Crowded Race for State Attorney
West Palm Beach – Six candidates are running to replace Palm Beach State Attorney Dave Aronberg, who has decided not to seek another term and pursuing other endeavors. Among the candidates is Palm Beach State […]