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Health insurance agency laying off 196, closing Sunrise headquarters

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 2/27 2:16A Ron Hurtibise

Enhance Health LLC, an insurance agency that two years ago said it planned to hire 800 workers in Broward County, now plans to lay off 196 workers and close its Sunrise...

Smartphones in classrooms: Are they truly a hindrance, or can they help students learn?

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 2/27 1:15A Uma Raja

Broward County has banned all cellphone use in school. Palm Beach County school leaders think cellphones can be either a learning tool or a disruption, allowing use only at certain times. Miami-Dade...

Weekend things to do: Oscar Night party, Rod Stewart, classic hot rods, Savannah Bananas

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 2/27 1:00A Ben Crandell

This weekend may be defined by a stampede of dancing feats, including the stars of “Dancing With the Stars” at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, youthful dance company Ailey II at Miami s Arsht Center and...

Second arrest made in connection to stabbing, shooting incident in Hialeah

WSVN 7News 2/27 12:25A Apage

New details have been released in the case of a fatal shooting and stabbing incident in Hialeah. As of early Thursday morning, Yasmani Matos and 50-year-old Miltion Cao have...

Investigation underway in NW Miami-Dade; at least 1 hospitalized

WSVN 7News 2/26 11:18P Apage

Heavy presence was seen by the Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office overnight. Officials are currently investigating the scene in Northwest Miami-Dade. The incident reportedly took...

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Teachers union sues over Trump administration’s deadline to end school diversity programs

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/26 1:27A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A new federal lawsuit in Maryland is challenging a Trump administration memo giving the nation’s schools...

Federal lawsuit raises fears about student disability protections

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/24 7:04A Steven Walker

Florida is one of 17 states suing the federal government over changes to disability law made by the Biden administration, and parents and advocates fear the legal battle could...

South Florida schools say they comply with Trump DEI restrictions

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/22 10:50P Scott Travis

South Florida schools, once champions in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, are now reviewing their programs and curricula to ensure they don t face backlash from the...

Schools around the US confront anxiety over Trump’s actions on immigration

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/18 1:25A Associated Press

By MORIAH BALINGIT, BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS and JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press Education Writers In Fresno, California, social media rumors about impending immigration raids...

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WaBa Grill To Broaden Arizona Footprint With Third Location, Opening Spring

Restaurant News 2/26 11:49P RestaurantNews.com

WaBa Grill Opening in Laveen Village, Arizona, in April Growing Rice Bowl Chain Set to Open in Laveen Village in April Anaheim Hills, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  WaBa Grill ,...

Smart Trainer, Inc. Joins CHART as a New Bronze Partner

Restaurant News 2/25 2:54A RestaurantNews.com

Westfield, NJ  ( RestaurantNews.com )  The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Smart Trainer, Inc. , a leader in...

Urban Bird Hot Chicken Opens New Location in Plano, Texas

Restaurant News 2/24 9:36A RestaurantNews.com

Plano, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Urban Bird Hot Chicken , the Veteran-owned Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant renowned for its all-natural, antibiotic-free, and...

Logan’s Roadhouse Introduces Cajun-Inspired Spring Menu

Restaurant News 2/24 5:22A RestaurantNews.com

Cedar Plank Salmon New limited-time dishes bring a taste of the coast while Logan s continues its fight against hunger with GiftAMeal Houston, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Torchy’s Tacos and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 2/24 12:58A RestaurantNews.com

Torchy s Tacos, Nick the Greek, Golden Corral, Tandoori Pizza, and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending February...

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For Great Vibes Visit Chimba in Midtown Miami

Coral Gables Love 2/14 4:36A Paola Mendez

@chimbamiami , the beloved Midtown Miami destination for Latin-American cuisine, has launched a new menu of signature dishes by celebrated Argentinian chef and sommelier Pablo...

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The Heat's unsung hero who went +31 vs. Hawks after not playing in 2 weeks

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 2/27 9:20A ClutchPoints | Miami Heat News

After the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, it marked a much-needed bounce back win for a team that had been struggling the past few weeks. While the...

ASK IRA: Can hot hands save the day (and season) for Heat?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/27 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, Wednesday night showed the only way the Heat win is if they make their 3-pointers. I say play all the shooters in the first half and then ride the hot hands in the...

Veteran UCF assistant Pete Alamar preaches opportunities on special teams

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/27 12:00A Matt Murschel

When Pete Alamar began coaching in 1985, his current boss, Scott Frost , was just 10 years old. Alamar has amassed a wealth of experience and knowledge throughout his nearly...

Miami faces conference foe Indiana

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 2/26 8:04P Winnipeg Free Press

Indiana Pacers (33-24, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (27-30, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana plays Miami in...

Dolphins preparing to solve vital backup quarterback hole in coming weeks

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/26 9:58A David Furones

INDIANAPOLIS — Ahead of several starting holes the Miami Dolphins need to fill this offseason , the backup quarterback question may be more important. The 2024 season in Miami...

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Rural Businesses, Farmers Lose While USDA’s Rural Energy Program is Frozen

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 2/27 5:47A Rebecca Schewe

Photo credit: AgriSolar Clearinghouse The recent freeze to federal grants and loans has impacted countless federal programs and simultaneously left rural businesses and farmers in a lurch . Among the...

Tofu Scramble

Love and Lemons 2/27 4:00A Jeanine Donofrio

This tofu scramble is one of my favorite vegan breakfast recipes, if not one of my favorite breakfasts, period. I think it s just as delicious as classic scrambled eggs. It s...

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Love and Lemons 2/25 2:46A Jeanine Donofrio

These homemade flour tortillas are soft, pliable, and delicious. They re like an entirely different food from store-bought tortillas—they re chewier, more rustic, and far more...

Easy Veggie Stir Fry

Love and Lemons 2/23 4:09A Jeanine Donofrio

This easy stir fry recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner. It s quick, flavorful, and healthy too, packed with colorful vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and peppers. Add...

Chorizo Queso Dip

Fat Girl Hedonist 2/21 8:12A Cari

Spicy Mexican chorizo meets creamy melted cheese in this irresistible queso dip recipe that's perfect for parties, game day, or anytime you're craving a warm, flavorful appetizer. I've never met a...

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