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Top Stories: ➊ – Insurer rebuts new attorney general’s claim he secured $30 million to resolve fraud claim (Wednesday), ➋ – Man arrested in brutal attack outside Doral Twin Peaks restaurant that left victim with brain bleed (Wednesday)

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Road closures announced ahead of Ultra Music Festival in downtown Miami

WSVN 7News 3/26 11:48A Patrick Chalvire

The Ultra Music Festival is returning to Bayfront Park this weekend, and Miami police have announced a series of road closures and detours that will impact downtown traffic...

SB lanes of Turnpike near Commercial Boulevard in Tamarac shut down due to rolled over truck

WSVN 7News 3/26 11:43A Kathleen Ditton

A rolled over vehicle has shut down the southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike near Commercial Boulevard exit in Tamarac, causing significant traffic delays. Emergency crews...

2 people rescued after boat takes on water in Biscayne Bay

WSVN 7News 3/26 11:15A Kevin Boulandier

Two people were rescued after their boat takes on water in Biscayne Bay. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office units and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the...

Frito-Lay recalls Tostitos chips in 13 states, including Florida, because they may contain...

WSVN 7News 3/26 11:00A Kathleen Ditton

Frito-Lay is recalling a limited number of Tostitos tortilla chips because they may contain undeclared milk. The company said Wednesday that the recall includes less than...

Miami Columbus star Cam Boozer surprised by Heat’s Kevin Love with second Gatorade National Player...

WSVN 7News 3/26 10:57A Patrick Chalvire

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love on Wednesday surprised Christopher Columbus High School basketball star Cam Boozer with the 2024-25 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of...

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‘A nightmare’: London airport fire ruins Broward students’ trip to Greece

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/26 9:43A Scott Travis

It was supposed to be an epic Spring Break adventure for some Broward high school seniors, cruising the Mediterranean Sea and touring the Greek islands. But this dream trip to Greece turned into an...

Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/26 7:19A Associated Press

By PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When President Donald Trump canceled $400 million in funding to Columbia University over its handling of student protests against Israel’s war in...

As crises grip colleges, more students than ever are set to enroll

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/25 8:18A Alan Blinder, Ron Lieber, Stepha

Colleges are expecting what could be the largest freshman class ever this fall at a moment of extraordinary turmoil, as campuses face financial pressures from the federal government and political...

GOP-led states push for unfettered school aid as Trump promises a smaller federal role in education

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/25 5:52A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Governors in several Republican-led states are pressing the Trump administration to cut strings attached to their federal...

International students weigh new risks of pursuing higher education in the US under Trump

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/25 1:30A Associated Press

By CAROLYN THOMPSON, Associated Press Since plunging during the COVID-19 pandemic, international student enrollment in the U.S. has been rebounding — a relief to American...

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Wahlburgers Launches Pepperoni Smash, Announces Partnership with Boston Deli Boys

Restaurant News 3/26 5:18A RestaurantNews.com

A bold new limited-time menu item, an iconic hometown collab and a whole lotta Boston attitude Boston, MA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Wahlburgers is serving up some serious...

JINYA Holdings Debuts Saijo: An Immersive Japanese Dining Experience in Los Angeles

Restaurant News 3/26 2:20A RestaurantNews.com

From the brand behind JINYA Ramen Bar and Robata, new 25-seat counter-style restaurant specializes in temaki and kushiyaki Los Angeles, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) JINYA...

The Big Biscuit Celebrates Oklahoma Expansion With New Restaurant Opening

Restaurant News 3/26 2:12A RestaurantNews.com

The brand s largest franchisee opens its seventh location Oklahoma City, OK ( RestaurantNews.com ) Oklahoma City, grab your forks! The Big Biscuit ® , a modern All-American...

Panera Brands Names Paul Carbone Chief Executive Officer

Restaurant News 3/26 1:57A RestaurantNews.com

Paul Carbone St. Louis, MO ( RestaurantNews.com ) Panera Brands Inc., which includes the iconic fast casual concept Panera Bread, as well as Einstein Bros. Brands and...

Teaspoon Fuels Explosive Growth with Three New Franchise Deals, Bringing More Boba to California and...

Restaurant News 3/25 6:01A RestaurantNews.com

Teaspoon continues to expand its US footprint, adding new locations this spring and offering its franchise opportunity nationwide. Eastvale, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

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Read This: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

The Wordy Girl 3/26 4:05A The Wordy Girl

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin captures the joy of connecting people and books. You see, A.J. Fikry’s life is not at The post Read This: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry appeared...

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Dave Hyde: Another Marlins Opening Day, another waiting game on a rebuild

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/26 10:31A Dave Hyde

MIAMI — On another Opening Day, while breathing the fresh grass and new-year optimism at loanDepot Park, one question keeps interrupting the preferred poetry of the moment:...

Gators dancing in San Francisco during coach Todd Golden’s emotional return to Bay Area

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/26 10:12A Edgar Thompson

SAN FRANCISCO — Florida coach Todd Golden s Sweet 16 in Northern California began with a celebration he hopes ends with a coronation. Golden s Gators arrived Tuesday following a cross-country flight...

What’s in the name Ifeatu Melifonwu? Possibly a versatile Dolphins defensive piece

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/26 10:05A David Furones

Ifeatu Melifonwu certainly has one of the more interesting names the Miami Dolphins have brought in during free agency, and the safety could be one of the more interesting...

Will hoops team finally lead UF athletics out of wilderness? | Commentary

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/26 9:37A Mike Bianchi

The Florida Gators, it seems, have been trudging through the desert of irrelevance for years. Each step has been a battle — boots sinking into the endless sand, muscles burning, throat parched and...

Miami Heat's Andrew Wiggins Draws Raves For Particular Component Of Game

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 3/26 8:53A Inside The Heat

After the Miami Heat s 112-86 win over the Golden State Warriors, Andrew Wiggins current and former teammates, as well as coaches, showed love to the one-time All-Star and NBA...

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