There’s fallout at a Florida university after dubious donation of $237M from hemp CEO

A high-ranking Florida A&M official resigned last week as fallout from the university’s recent announcement of a dubious donation continues. Shawnta Friday-Stroud resigned as the Tallahassee school’s vice president for … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Forrest Frank Is Making the Internet’s Vibiest Christian Music

His upbeat hits and worship collaborations are capturing younger listeners on social media. Some of the most popular music we hear in our Instagram and TikTok feeds comes from Forrest Frank, the independent artist and music producer known for his viral, feel-good songs. His beat-driven pop combines vibey grooves and infectious hooks in hits like “Up!” and “Good Day.” Frank was the top-ranked new artist on last year’s Billboard Christian charts, and his advice... Read More

In wake of season worthy of All-Rookie, Heat’s Jaquez also offers music to Riley’s ears

MIAMI – The sense almost from day one was that the Miami Heat found the right player at the right time in the first round of last year’s NBA draft. If anything, the notion was confirmed shortly after the final day of the season, when Jaime Jaquez Jr. addressed his rookie season. For all that had transpired since being selected No. 18 out of UCLA last June, Jaquez opened his exit interview stressing that he appreciated that more would be needed going forward, that maintaining health would... Read More

Chimney House owners bring beachy vibe to Latin fusion cuisine with new Casa Playa

Casa Playa couldn’t be more different from The Chimney House. Both Fort Lauderdale restaurants finesse a Latin fusion cuisine concept and both are owned by wife-and-husband team Yady and Frank Rodriguez. But that’s where the similarities end. The Chimney House is an antique-y eatery housed in a cozy 1920s-era home on the edge of Sailboat Bend Historic District (and, more importantly, behind the Broward Center for the Performing Arts). Whereas Casa Playa, which had a soft opening during... Read More

‘This is the norm.’ Miami Northwestern seniors enjoy viral moment after epic prom arrivals

Ask any Black Miamian what school is known for dressing to impress and there’s usually one answer: Miami Northwestern. So it should be no surprise that Northwestern students showed out … Click to Continue » ... Read More