Mike Singletary fired as San Francisco 49ers head coach

Mike Singletary has been fired as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers and Jim Tomsula has been named interim head coach with only one game remaining.

Miami Dolphins spread holiday cheer to shooting survivors

I was doing a Christmas feel-good feature story on Miami Dolphins cheerleaders when I stumbled on this tragic story that the Miami Dolphins were trying to do something to help these kids deal with their tragic loss.

Dolphins cornerback Benny Sapp is all smiles as he cuddles 2-year-old Kristian Jack at the Dolphins ‘Fins and Kids Holiday Toy Event’ on December 14. Kristian and his siblings were invited after they lost their mother at the hands of a boyfriend in a murder/suicide on November 20. Sapp felt a special bond with the siblings because he lost his father to gun violence when he was just five years old.


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Nat King Cole Generation Hope foundation

I love this photo and thoroughly enjoyed this shoot of Timolin Cole Augustus & Casey Cole Hooker twin daughters of the legendary musician Nat King Cole, although I only had a minute or two to get this photo before they were scheduled to present a $5000 donation for instruments for the Jeaga Middle School band program in West Palm Beach, Florida Thursday, December 9, 2010. They were so warm and friendly and a lot of fun to be around.

Nat King Cole Generation Hope foundation was created by his twin daughters to benefit music education in South Florida schools.

All I want for Christmas is two gorgeous Miami Dolphins cheerleaders

I actually had the privilege of seeing another side of Miami Dolphins cheerleaders as Aja Stevens, left, and Kristena Wright were at the Miami Dolphins Fins and Kids Holiday Toy Event as I was doing a feature on the cheerleaders. They were gracious enough with their time to allow me to play around with some photos around the Christmas tree at the Miami Dolphins Training Facility on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.

Delray Beach Resurrection Life Fellowship Church of God Christmas Social

Thank you Bishop Kevin Hardy of the Delray Beach Resurrection Life Fellowship Church of God for allowing me to photograph members of your congregation at your annual Christmas Social on Saturday, December 11, 2010,

Troy University DuJuan Harris high stepping vs Florida Atlantic

Running back DuJuan Harris (32) and the Troy University Trojans stepped all over Florida Atlantic University owls as Tavious Polo, bottom, and Michael Lockley attempted a first-quarter tackle as they went on to lose 44 - 7 Saturday, December 4, 2010 on senior day and their season finale in their last game ever at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as they will play their home games in their new on-campus stadium next season.

Lucille O'Neal at Pace Center for Girls in West Palm Beach, Florida

Lucille O'Neal best known as the mother of NBA basketball player Shaquille O'Neal stopped to speak with the girls at the Pace Center for Girls in West Palm Beach Friday, December 3, 2010, delivering a message of hope, and autographed copies of her new book, "Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go."

Former Florida Atlantic University quarterback Rusty Smith will get his first NFL start for the Tennessee Titans

Former Florida Atlantic University quarterback Rusty Smith will get his first NFL start for the Tennessee Titans on Sunday November 28, 2010, against the Houston Texans.

Smith made his NFL debut Sunday against the Washington Redskins when Vince Young left the game with an injured throwing hand. Titans coach Jeff Fisher declared that Smith would become the team's starting quarterback due to Young's season ending thumb surgery and Kerry Collins' calf injury.

In this photo Florida Atlantic University quarterback Rusty Smith (11) is blindsided by Middle Tennessee State University’s Eric Walden in a Sun Belt Conference football game played Saturday, October 31, 2007 at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale Florida.

Henri and Zack Crockett all smiles after feeding Broward County’s homeless and less fortunate Thanksgiving day

The Crockett brothers were all smiles Henri, left, and Zack, right, on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 25, 2010 as their Crockett Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by former NFL players Henri Crockett (Minnesota Vikings) and Zack Crockett (Oakland Raiders) had their Thanksgiving feast to feed Broward County’s homeless and less fortunate at the Saint Laurence Chapel Day Shelter in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Henri, Zack and volunteers from the Zeta Rho Omega Chapter (Fort Lauderdale) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Eta Nu Chapter (Pompano Beach) of Omega Psi Ph Fraternity prepared and serve over 100 traditional Thanksgiving meal, including turkey, ham and all the trimmings, in a tent with music and activities, all free of charge to Broward County’s homeless.

Saint Laurence Chapel Day shelter is the only day shelter for the homeless in Broward County and provides hot showers, hot breakfast, hot lunch, clothing, case management and other services to the homeless and near homeless for over 20 years located at 1698 Blount Road in Pompano Beach, Florida. 33069.

Comedian Sommore Birthday Bash & after party

Comedian Sommore ,left, with the birthday girl Dellesa Kirk-Johnson for Dellesa's Glam & Glitz Birthday Bash Hosted by the"Queen of Comedy" Sommore and Palm Beach Improv official after party Saturday, November 13, 2010 at RJ's Restaurant & Lounge West Palm Beach, Florida.

Urban League Young Professionals of Palm Beach County Red Carpet Hollywood Party

The Urban League Young Professionals of Palm Beach County's Red Carpet Hollywood Party to help support there youth mentoring initiative on Saturday, November 13, 2010, at Club 10 Airport Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida

The Urban League Young Professionals of Palm Beach County is a non-profit member organization for individuals ages 20-40 whos members come from various professional backgrounds and demonstrate a dedication to community service by supporting the Urban League’s community efforts.

Lileth Hogarth Fashion- designer Unveils the “Lileth’s Couture Collection”

I have not covered any high fashion since doing the Ebony Fashion Fair many, many, many years ago. Last night I was covering Fashion designer Lileth Hogarth as she unveiled her “Lileth’s Couture Collection” on Saturday, November 6, 2010, at the Environ Cultural Center in Lauderhill Florida.

I would really like to thank Ms. Hogarth and the models for their patience I know I stepped on a few dresses and bumped into a lot of the girls in the cramped backstage area. I have a definite appreciation for what they go through trying to dress in such small cramped quarters with all the hectic activity going on around them and still look so beautiful and elegant.

The event was sponsored by the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce with twenty-five percent of the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott and Jennifer Carroll election night rally in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott, left, and his running mate Florida Rep. Jennifer Carroll, R-Jacksonville, gives a thumbs up and thank supporters in the early morning hours as they continue to wait for election results Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in , Fort Lauderdale, Florida.


Florida Rep. Jennifer Carroll, R-Jacksonville and running mate to gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott poses for family and friends after being introduced to supporters at the election night rally in the early morning hours as she waited for election results Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Moonfest 2010 Clematis St. Downtown West Palm Beach Florida

Thank you for all those that came out and supported me at Moonfest 2010 Saturday, October 30, 2010 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Moonfest is a Halloween type street party that takes place yearly in October on Clematis St. Downtown West Palm Beach Florida from 7 PM to 2 AM. It is a not-for-profit festival and admission is free to the public and it included live bands, circus acts, carnival rides, merchandise vendors, food, a haunted house and live DJ's, about fifteen thousand people attended last year’s Moonfest.

The costumes and the crowds were insane.

UNCF Second Annual One Hundred Celebrity Men Who Cook

Chef Sheldon Sanders ,left, and William Russell of Sanders Affair Catering in Fort Lauderdale served attendees of The United Negro College Fund Second Annual One Hundred Celebrity Men Who Cook sponsored by the Broward & Miami -Dade Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. & Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Sororities Sunday, October 24, 2010 at the Broward County Convention Center Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The event features several prominent South Florida men showing off their cooking skills to raise money for worthy college students and attendees sampling their culinary creations.

Northeast Community Consortium Health Walk West Palm Beach

The Northwest Community Consortium, Inc. (NCCI), a group of churches, non-profits, civic associations and businesses dedicated to the revitalization and improvement of the Northwest Community of West Palm Beach held a Health Walk to honor Thomas R. Vickers, Jr., a physician and force in the African American community who died in 1965 Saturday, October 23, 2010 at The Salvation Army Northwest Community Center West Palm Beach, Florida.

The Health Walk sponsored by The City of West Palm Beach, Bank of America, Palm Beach County Health Department, GreenbergTraurig, 1st United Bank, and Wachovia/Wells Fargo provided health check-ups by the Palm Beach County Health Department, blood pressure checks provided by City of West Palm Beach, and food and entertainment sponsored by Florida Public Utilities and Payne Chapel AME Church.

Pompano Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority fourth Annual Old Fashioned DSTea

Tundra King a 46-year-old Lauderhill police captain and cancer survivor is able to share a smile and some laughs while sharing her experiences at the fourth Annual Old Fashioned DSTea on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the E. Pat Larkins Center in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Sponsored by the Pompano Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society focus is to raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, salute breast cancer survivors, encourage regular breast cancer screenings and teach women and men how to practice breast self-exams.

To learn more about breast cancer, log on to the American Cancer Society Web site at www.cancer.org.

Pittsburgh Steelers welcomes back Ben Roethlisberger

After coming off a four-game suspension Ben Roethlisberger returns today to start against the Cleveland Browns. Though the Steelers went 3-1 without him, they rank last in the NFL in passing after playing with Charlie Batch and Dennis Dixon at quarterback.

East Coast Basketball Officials Association training session

Bob Burns of the East Coast Basketball Officials Association gives instructions at a training session for new officials Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Roosevelt Middle School in West Palm Beach, Florida

If you think you have what it takes and are interested in becoming an official contact.

http://www.ecboa.org/become_an_official.html

GOP congressional challenger Allen West & House Minority Leader John Boehner in West Palm Beach

GOP congressional challenger Allen West, left, with House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, at the Gun Club Cafe in West Palm Beach, Florida.

President Barack Obama at International Airport in Miami

President Barack Obama talks with an unidentified girl after arriving at Miami International Airport in Miami. Obama is in town attending a fundraiser benefiting The Florida Victory Fund 2010 for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Klein for Congress at the home of Tracy & Alonzo Mourning former Miami Heat basketball player on Monday, October 11, 2010 in Coral Gables, Florida.

Palm Beach County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor Community Roast

Palm Beach County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor, left, and Derrick Berry, CEO of Buccaneer Mortgage are all smiles as Anne Gannon, Tax Collector, Palm Beach County share some of her experiences working with Commissioner Taylor over the years at the Together We Stand Democratic Club Annual Community Roast (luncheon) honoring Commissioner Priscilla Taylor Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Airport Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida.

Murder-suicide leaves teen orphaned in Hospital and siblings dead in West Palm Beach

Home destroyed: Well-wishers placed teddy bears and flowers at the house at 1225 W. 30th St., Riviera Beach, scene of a tragedy in which a man killed his estranged wife, four children and himself.

Clarissa & Alonzo Brinson wedding

I would like to congratulate Clarissa & Alonzo Brinson on their wedding Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Airport Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida.

Palm Beach County Bridge Dedication for Herman C. McCray Jr.

Palm Beach County commissioners dedicated the Congress Avenue Bridge that connects West Palm Beach with Riviera Beach to Herman McCray Jr. a Riviera Beach resident.

McCray, the retired owner of McCray’s Barbeque Restaurant, a civil rights leader and community activists for Riviera Beach, has honored in a ceremony Saturday, September 25, 2010 in the commission chambers at the Palm Beach County Governmental Center in West Palm Beach.

Lake Worth vs William T. Dwyer - Volleyball:Girls JV Game

I don't think I have ever shot a girl's JV volleyball game. After I picked up my recovered camera I decided to shoot some of this game.

I don't believe that I wound up leaving the Pahokee vs William T. Dwyer football game and leaving one of my cameras on the field. I would definitely like to thank William T. Dwyer athletic Director Tom Pagley, his kids, coaches and parents in this program for reinforcing my faith people that someone would turn in my equipment.

Once again thanks and go Panthers!

Suncoast vs Palm Beach Lakes high school football September 16, 2010

Palm Beach Lakes quarterback Marquis Williams ,#3, is stripped from behind by Suncoast defensive end Dustin Nelson that led to a Reginald Napier 25-yard TD run from the fumble recovery that gave Suncoast a 20-12 lead in the third quarter.

Lakes went on to win as kicker Justinvil Louis booted a field goal with 5 seconds remaining to give the Rams a 23-20 victory over the Suncoast Chargers Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Dick Melear Stadium

I remember why I hate, Palm Beach Lakes football field so much, the stadium lighting socks.

Bridges - Woodson family reunion Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Thank you to the Bridges - Woodson family reunion for entrusting your precious memories with Alan Luby photography. It was truly inspiring to see a family so rich in tradition and carrying on the legacy of their ancestors.

Palm Beach Lakes vs Palm Beach Gardens high school football 2010

Palm Beach Lakes vs Palm Beach Gardens high school football. Gardens defeated Lakes 13-7 Friday, September 03, 2010 in a thrilling overtime victory as they opened their new stadium. It has been a long-time coming they have not played a home game in five year's.

KENDRICK MEEK WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

Congratulations to Kendrick Meek as Floridians overwhelmingly chose him as their Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. Kendrick won the primary as Floridians embraced Kendrick as a fighter for the middle class even though his campaign was outspent six-to-one. Kendrick now faces two lifelong conservative Republicans in the race for U.S. Senate.

Kendrick is congratulated in this photo by his good friend Kelly Skidmore who is running for State Senate District 25 after Meeting with Palm Beach Grassroots Activists and Campaign Supporters on Friday, May 14, 2010 at the South County Civic Center in Delray Beach, Florida.

Adrienne & Michael Curry wedding

I would like to congratulate Adrienne & Michael Curry on their wedding Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Airport Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida.

Palm Beach Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theater Wednesday’s hosted by Benji Brown

Comedian’s Hurricane Andrew, left, and Degario Turner shares some down time at Wet Willies after their performances at the West Palm Beach Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theater Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at City Place-West Palm Beach, Florida.

Every Wednesday Palm Beach Improv Comedy Club will be hosted by Benji Brown.

1st Annual Eddie Shannon Basketball Camp Riviera Beach, Florida

UBBL & former Cardinal Newman High School, University of Florida, and 10 year veteran of European Basketball star Eddie Shannon at his 1st Annual Eddie Shannon Basketball Camp for ages 5-18 held on July 24, 2010 at John F. Kennedy Middle School in Riviera Beach, Florida.

The UBBL - Using Basketball to Better Lives, is a nonprofit organization that strives at “Perfecting the Craft, while Cultivating the Character”! They take the game of basketball and use it as a drawing tool to get young people better prepared not only for the game of basketball but the game we call life.

The goals of the program are to make a positive difference in the lives of young people, and to create a positive relationship with family, friends, law-enforcement, teachers and the community.

Sidney Campbell, 5 years old, from Riviera Beach works on his dribbling skills during one of the drills in the morning session at the 1st Annual Eddie Shannon Basketball Camp.

Bryant McKinnie of the Minnesota Vikings NFL BACK TO CAMP PARTY

Bryant McKinnie of the Minnesota Vikings NFL BACK TO CAMP PARTY!!! Saturday night at the Mystique Lounge West Palm Beach, Florida.

THE GROWN & SEXY POOL PARTY AT AIRPORT HILTON

BIG MIKE - KEITH "KJ" JONES - KRISTIE WEST
THE GROWN & SEXY SPLASH POOL & PATIO PARTY
ON SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2010 AT THE AIRPORT HILTON, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA.

City of Riviera Beach youth baseball

The City of Riviera Beach youth baseball Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Dan Callaway Recreation Center Riviera Beach, Florida.

Central High School Macon

R J Hendley Christian Community School graduation

Terrion Thirsty valedictorian for R. J. Hendley Christian Community School in Riviera Beach, Fla.

Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Mardi Gras 2010

The Seabrook sister's, Tracey , left, and Teralyn Seabrook at the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Palm Beach County Grad Chapter and FAU Chapter’s Mardi Gras 2010 night Saturday, May 16, 2010 at South County Civic Center 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, Florida.

Florida A&M University graduate Arsadia Walker

Congratulations to Florida A&M University graduate Arsadia Walker
Class of 2010.

Kendrick Meek, Delray Beach, Florida

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Kendrick Meek, top left, after Meeting with Palm Beach Grassroots Activists, Campaign Supporters Friday, May 14, 2010 at the South County Civic Center located at 16700 Jog Road in Delray Beach, Florida.

Dolly Larkins, Frances J. Bright Woman's Club 43rd Annual Debutante Cotillion

Congratulations Dolly Larkins on winning the Frances J. Bright Scholarship Award and Ms. Congeniality at the Frances J. Bright Woman's Club 43rd Annual Debutante Cotillion Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the Embassy Suites Hotel Boca Raton, Florida.

SKY 309, on the rooftop section of Roxy's Pub

This was my first time attending West Palm Beach's SKY 309, on the rooftop section of Roxy's Pub. I captured this birthday celebration photo while trying to capture the ambient light of the background shooting at a shutter speed of an eighth of a second.

SKY 309 is Downtown West Palm Beach's only open air rooftop bar! located above Roxy's Pub at 309 Clematis Street West Palm Beach, Florida.

Sheryl Underwood at the Palm Beach Improv

Comedian Sheryl Underwood ,right, shares a laugh after her second show at the Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach on Friday, April 2, 2010 with gynecologist Marian Sampson of the Lakeside Medical Center, Belle Glade, Florida as they talked about more serious issues relating to children such as diabetes and self-esteem.

Sheryl has appeared on ABC's "The View", "Politically Incorrect"... the "Late, Late Show" with Craig Kilborn... "Chelsea Lately" HBO's Def Comedy Jam, host BET's Comic View... was a regular on Comedy Central's "Tough Crowd... popped up as a guest on the WB's sitcom "Nikki." Film credits include Beauty Shop, Bulworth and Master P's I Got the Hook Up.

Bill Cosby performance Kravis Center for the Performing Arts West Palm Beach

Bill Cosby, one of the most influential comedians and storytellers of his generation, performed at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida Thurday, April 1, 2010.

Delray Beach Youth Basketball League 7-9 age division

Ria Jonas ,center, celebrates after what she thought was the winning basket as time had expired which would have put her Hurricanes of the Delray Beach Youth Basketball League 7-9 age division in the championship game. After a referee's conference they had decided that the basket was no good and the ball had not left the player's hand before time expired. The Hurricanes went on to lose the game in overtime.

Palm Beach County Haiti Relief Coalition & BB King's

Dana Lawrence, Chiara Robinson (L to R ) of The Association For Women In Communications, Bennie Herring and West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel at BB King’s City Place West Palm Beach, Florida Saturday , Jan. 25, 2010 for the Palm Beach County Haiti Relief Coalition fund raiser to aid Haiti, which was recently devastated by a earthquake.

The Palm Beach County Haiti Relief Coalition joined efforts with BB King’s and other community stakeholders to raise funds to aid Haiti, which was the recently devastated by an earthquake. (L to R) Derek Mack ,Rivera Beach Mayor Thomas Masters, Sean Jackson and Bennie Herring on stage at BB King's as Mayor Masters tells the crowd of the relief efforts that have taken place and how some of the donated funds will be used in the future.