South Florida Blogs

Cuban independent blogger Laritza Diversent reports on a Cuban family's demand for justice after 14-year-old Ángel Izquierdo Medina died after he was shot by a former police officer:

Raiza Medina claims justice for the death of her son Ángel Izquierdo Medina, a black teenager of 14, who died this last [...]

Arguably the most popular typewriter ever, the Selectric is turning 50, having been introduced to the world on July 31, 1961.

Five years ago today, Raul Castro took over from his big brother Fidel as Cuba's dictator-in-charge, which as events have unfolded has proven to be little more than a historical curiosity. Cuba's dictatorship is as impoverishing and repressive as ever, and most of the talk of "reform" has been just [...]

***** Nick’s New Haven-Style Pizzeria & Bar, 2240 Northwest 19th Street, Boca Raton Florida 33431, (561) 368-2900.

Here’s a heads-up for you guys…Tomorrow, Monday–August 1, 2011 at 11am, Nick’s New Haven-Style Pizzeria & Bar is going to open-for-business in Boca Raton. Now, I may-be sticking my neck out here—but I am [...]

Less than 60 days ago, President Obama gave a firm, line-in-the-sand promise about letting the Bush tax cuts expire:

President Obama stressed that his administration would draw a firm line on taxes and revenues both in the deficit- and debt-reduction debates and in the buildup to the 2012 elections.

According to [...]