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Mystery in the water: Headless alligator alarms Florida residents

WSVN 7News 5/16 9:44A Kathleen Ditton

CAPE CORAL, Florida ( WBBH ) Residents living along a quiet southeast Cape Coral canal are accustomed to spotting dolphins and stingrays in the water, but a headless...

Former MLB star Rafael Furcal charged in rock-throwing road rage incident in Broward, police say

WSVN 7News 5/16 9:19A Kathleen Ditton

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Former major league shortstop Rafael Furcal threw rocks at another man during a road rage incident last month in South Florida, authorities said. The...

1 displaced after Lauderhill home erupts in flames

WSVN 7News 5/16 9:03A Kevin Boulandier

An owner and their pet have been displaced after their Lauderhill home was charred by flames. The fire erupted near Northwest 36th Avenue and First Court, Friday. 7News...

Ex-financier lived high life in South Florida while stealing millions from mother, feds say

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 5/16 7:52A Jay Weaver

When former New York financier Brett Thomas Graham moved to Miami in June 2020, he rented an apartment in its signature building, One Thousand Museum, the “exoskeleton”...

Florida man charged with animal cruelty for shooting neighbor’s pregnant cow

WSVN 7News 5/16 7:18A Kathleen Ditton

NORTH FORT MYERS, Florida ( WFTX ) A Lee County man is facing charges after the Lee County Sheriff s Office says he shot his neighbor s pregnant cow five times when the animal...

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Board of Florida’s only public HBCU picks a lobbyist with ties to DeSantis as its next president

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/16 7:31A Kate Payne

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — The board of Florida’s only public historically Black university has chosen a lobbyist with ties to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the school’s next...

Broward school meals: Families’ next steps as universal free lunches will come to an end

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/16 7:26A Juan Ortega

Broward County Public Schools on Friday offered students families some lunch-preparation updates for the upcoming school year, as the district transitions to no longer...

Related: Broward school district to end universal free lunches, raise lunch prices Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel

Student loans have been confusing lately. Here’s a guide to know where you stand

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/16 6:56A Associated Press

By ADRIANA MORGA, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Between collections resuming, courts blocking student loan programs and layoffs at the Education Department , borrowers...

Trump’s reshaping of higher education tests America’s appeal for international students

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/12 4:09A Associated Press

By ANNIE MA, MAKIYA SEMINERA and JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press As he finishes college in China, computer science student Ma Tianyu has set his sights on graduate school in...

As reading scores fall, states turn to phonics — but not without a fight

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/10 3:30A Tribune News Service

By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.org As states rush to address falling literacy scores, a new kind of education debate in state legislatures is taking hold: not whether reading...

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Sonny’s BBQ and Operation BBQ Relief Honor Firefighters Across the Southeast

Restaurant News 5/16 12:37A RestaurantNews.com

Palm Harbor, FL A partnership rooted in gratitude and community spirit delivers meals to the men and women who serve Orlando, FL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Sonny’s BBQ , the...

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Launches New Location in Louisville, Kentucky

Restaurant News 5/15 1:59A RestaurantNews.com

Louisville, KY  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ , a pioneering name in the fast-casual restaurant industry, is excited to announce the opening of a new express...

Nick the Greek Debuts in Palo Alto, Marking 85th Location

Restaurant News 5/15 12:29A RestaurantNews.com

Nick the Greek Now Open in Palo Alto, California San Jose, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Nick the Greek , a West Coast-based chain serving up authentic Greek street food, has...

Tender Greens Delivers the Sizzle with Backyard Ribs and Family Feasts

Restaurant News 5/14 9:53A RestaurantNews.com

Chef-driven seasonal menu highlights St. Louis-style flavors and market-fresh sides Los Angeles, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Tender Greens is firing up a bold barbecue twist...

Hot Head Burritos and Flarie Team Up to Launch New Branded Game for ‘Cinco de Montho’

Restaurant News 5/14 7:59A RestaurantNews.com

Midwest-based burrito brand adds gamified customer experience featuring month-long contest and other incentives Dayton, OH  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Hot Head Burritos is...

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ASK IRA: Is there sufficient oversight when it comes to Heat’s decision making?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/17 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: OK, Ira, I will take the bait. I am a 36-year season-ticket holder going on my 37th year. Yes, I would have preferred to have not made the playoffs this year. The Heat were...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Reportedly Hesitant About Trade To Heat Due To Pat Riley

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 5/16 7:51P Fadeaway World

Giannis Antetokounmpo has reservations about a trade to the Heat due to team president Pat Riley s methods.

More kid stuff for Heat in NBA draft? Or does playoff humiliation create immediacy?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/16 4:12A Ira Winderman

MIAMI – When it comes to the developmental spectrum of the NBA draft, the Miami Heat have sampled a wide range of possibilities with their first-round picks the past three...

‘Silent Assassin’: UF golfer Addison Klonowski leads Gators into NCAAs

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/16 2:00A Edgar Thompson

GAINESVILLE — Florida teammates and coaches call Addison Klonowski the silent assassin, an affectionate and reverent nod to the Gators most consistent golfer. Klonowski carries the moniker proudly,...

"Jimmy Butler is not that unstoppable like those guys" - Udonis Haslem says "Playoff Jimmy" label is...

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 5/16 1:45A Basketball Network

Many wonder what happened to Jimmy, especially in the last two games of the series. But Udonis Haslem wasn t that surprised.

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Blondies Recipe

Love and Lemons 5/15 4:58A Jeanine Donofrio

This blondie recipe is one of my new favorite desserts! No offense to brownies, but I might like these blondies better? They have a dense and chewy texture and a warm,...

Healing Land and Legacy Through Urban Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/15 2:46A Hannah Quigley

Sanctuary Farms | Photo Credit: Ali Lapetina Ask someone to imagine a “farm” and they will probably conjure a barn, a silo, rolling hills of crops, and pasture. That is, they will imagine rural areas....

Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm Bill Future, Slashing Billions

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/13 6:00A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm...

How To Brown Butter

Love and Lemons 5/13 3:29A Jeanine Donofrio

Learn how to brown butter! I m always a fan of simplicity when it comes to baking. But for the right recipe, even I will admit that pulling out an extra pan and taking a few...

Dutch Baby

Love and Lemons 5/10 6:25A Jeanine Donofrio

This Dutch baby pancake is for you if 1) you love popovers, 2) you love crepes, and/or 3) you want making brunch to be as easy as possible. This recipe couldn t be simpler!...

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