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Bicyclist struck by hit-and-run driver in Coconut Grove: Police

NBCMiami.com (Local) 3/1 9:12A NBC6

An investigation is underway in Coral Gables Police after a bicyclist was struck in Coconut Grove by a hit-and-run driver, police said.

Wildlife officials propose eating invasive nutria to protect Florida’s natural resources

WSVN 7News 2/28 3:33A Apage

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) —  Save a swamp, Sauté a Nutria. Wildlife officials are proposing a special way of dealing with an invasive species wreaking havoc on Florida s...

Florida ups the stakes for crimes by immigrants in the US illegally

WSVN 7News 2/28 1:32A Tynisa Senior

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — For most people in Florida, misdemeanor theft can result in up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. For an immigrant illegally in Florida, that same...

Several injured, 3 in critical condition after van crashes into home in North Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 2/28 12:28A Apage

Six people were rushed to the hospital after a van crashed into a home in North Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office deputies, around 5 a.m. Friday, a...

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...

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Broward sex education in question due to delays in state approval

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/1 1:00A Scott Travis

Sex education in Broward schools could look dramatically different this year with the major focus being on abstinence. It s also possible the curriculum might not even be...

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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Lime House Founder Details Best-Selling Ramen Dish

Restaurant News 2/28 2:19A RestaurantNews.com

Crispy Chicken Ramen Hamburg, NY  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Lime House , known for its flavorful sushi and ramen dishes, is encouraging diners, old and new alike, to try their...

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 ) ...

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Heat’s Andrew Wiggins, Jaime Jaquez Jr. doubtful for Sunday vs. Knicks

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/1 9:56A Ira Winderman

MIAMI – A pair of sprained right ankles likely will have the Miami Heat shorthanded again Sunday when they host the New York Knicks in the third game of a four-game homestand....

If Texas tackle Kelvin Banks is available for Dolphins to draft, could they start him off at guard?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/1 8:29A David Furones

INDIANAPOLIS — If Texas offensive tackle and NFL draft prospect Kelvin Banks is available when the Miami Dolphins go on the clock for the No. 13 pick on April 24, he might be...

Dave Hyde: With the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft … it’s obvious, isn’t it?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/1 6:16A Dave Hyde

It’s transparently obvious who the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft will be after the league met Cam Ward , tested him, measured him and interviewed him at the NFL combine in...

Touted lineman and draft prospect Grey Zabel connects with Dolphins on multiple levels

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/1 5:41A David Furones

INDIANAPOLIS — Grey Zabel, the football player, is standing out in the pre-draft process. Grey Zabel, the personality, really shined when he held his news conference at...

Ira Winderman: Heat’s Spoelstra stubborn at times, but certainly not stale

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/1 3:36A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — On Monday, in an innocuous moment during his pregame media session in Atlanta, Erik Spoelstra was asked about his enduring coaching tenure, with a reference made to...

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Funding Freeze Impacts: Farmers and Organizations Speak Out

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 2/28 6:11A Laura Zaks

Since January, the Trump Administration has frozen vast swathes of federal spending under a series of Executive Orders , including at the United States Department of Agriculture. Hundreds of thousands...

Masitas De Puerco

Fat Girl Hedonist 2/28 3:44A Cari

Growing up, masitas de puerco were one of my all time favorite Cuban dishes. These fried pork chunks are packed with flavor and are the perfect protein for any meal. This dish is one my dad used to...

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...

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