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Top Stories: ➊ – MDSO seeks public’s help in locating vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run in Doral (Friday), ➋ – FWC bodycam video from aftermath of fatal 2022 boat crash deleted before July trial of Miami real estate broker (Friday), ➌ – Florida mother sues Airbnb after son dies from carbon monoxide poisoning in Brazil (Friday), ➍ – Davie Blvd. bridge over New River in Fort Lauderdale reopens after closure causes some rush-hour delays (Friday), ➎ – Man caught targeting Florida couple’s Tesla (Friday)

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Scientists say seaweed season may be worst ever for Florida beaches

WSVN 7News 5/9 12:08P Kevin Boulandier

Scientists have a very smelly prediction for Florida beaches this year. Scientists at the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab, who track sargassum, also known...

Several unique bird eggs hatch at Zoo Miami ahead of Mother’s Day weekend

WSVN 7News 5/9 11:50A Matthew Garcia

Zoo Miami had several eggs for unique bird species from tropical America, Asia and Africa hatch just in time to celebrate their first Mother s Day weekend. The first of those...

FWC bodycam video from aftermath of fatal 2022 boat crash deleted before July trial of Miami real...

WSVN 7News 5/9 11:22A Matthew Garcia

Critical body camera video that showed officers responding to a boat crash that killed a 17-year-old teen and injured 10 others was deleted just two months before the trial...

Brush fire in South Miami-Dade burns 400 acres; intermittent closures expected all day

WSVN 7News 5/9 10:37A Kevin Boulandier

Fire crews continue to battle a brush fire that broke out in South Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue helicopters flew over the fire dropping buckets of water onto the flames...

Davie Blvd. bridge over New River in Fort Lauderdale reopens after closure causes some rush-hour...

WSVN 7News 5/9 10:32A Rubén Rosario

A drawbridge in Fort Lauderdale has reopened to traffic, just over an hour after a malfunction prompted its closure in Fort Lauderdale, causing some delays during rush hour....

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Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s treatment of colleges, a new poll finds

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/9 3:53A Associated Press

By JOCELYN GECKER and LINLEY SANDERS, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and universities,...

Confidence among Hispanics in U.S. economy dips, FAU national poll finds

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/9 3:52A Anthony Man

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics is down. The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index from Florida Atlantic University dipped to 85.7 in the first quarter of 2025, down from...

Federal judge orders Trump administration to unblock pandemic relief money for schools

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/7 6:33A Associated Press

By MORIAH BALINGIT, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Education Department to undo a freeze on the last of the U.S. relief money...

UF presidential finalist defends decision to dismantle Michigan DEI program

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/7 3:43A Jeffrey Schweers

GAINESVILLE – Santa J. Ono’s introduction to the faculty, staff and students of the University of Florida was a carefully scripted, stage-managed meet and greet at the school s spacious and gleaming...

Visa crackdown leads international students in the US to reconsider summer travel

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/5 8:28A Associated Press

By MAKIYA SEMINERA On summer break from a Ph.D. program, an international student at University of California, San Diego, was planning a trip with a few friends to Hawaii. But...

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The Rocket Pop You Loved As a Kid Is Now a Tea You Can Feel Good About

Restaurant News 5/9 5:39A RestaurantNews.com

Ryl Tea reimagines nostalgic summer favorite with zero sugar, real brewed tea benefits and a $100,000 donation to Wounded Warrior Project New York, NY ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Houston TX Hot Chicken Spices Things up With Second Idaho Location Opening in Post Falls

Restaurant News 5/8 7:27A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) WHO: Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC), the industry leader in serving high quality, organic, antibiotic-free, hormone-free and never frozen hot chicken with...

PJ’s Coffee Brings Back Southern Wedding Cake Drinks on May 8

Restaurant News 5/8 6:50A RestaurantNews.com

New Orleans coffee brand celebrates regional classic with returning fan-favorites, offers free coffee for Mother s Day New Orleans, LA ( RestaurantNews.com ) PJ’s Coffee is...

Hot Franchise Alert: The Success Behind East Coast Wings + Grill

Restaurant News 5/8 6:13A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Are you ready to discover a profitable franchise opportunity that s on fire literally and figuratively? Allow us to introduce East Coast Wings + Grill...

Former NFL Star and Super Bowl Champion Vernon Davis Is Scoring Big in the Restaurant Industry

Restaurant News 5/8 5:22A RestaurantNews.com

For the sportsman turned entrepreneur, It s not just about business; it s about building experiences that resonate and endure. Washington, DC ( RestaurantNews.com ) For...

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Pat Riley won’t apologize for Butler approach, says of Heat, ‘There has to be some change’

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/9 7:14A Ira Winderman

MIAMI – For the first time in over a year, Miami Heat President Pat Riley addressed the media at length on Friday at Kaseya Center, reflecting on the past season and touching...

‘It’s been fun to watch’: How Brad Marchand’s addition sparked Panthers’ third line

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/9 7:04A Adam Lichtenstein

FORT LAUDERDALE — Florida added veteran Brad Marchand at the league trade deadline in March, and in his first postseason with the Panthers , he has helped make the team s...

Miami Heat Fans' Petty Rooting Guide to the NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 5/9 5:51A Miami New Times

Bring the petty: Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo face off against one another at the Kaseya Center. Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Share this: Audio By Carbonatix [ { name :...

Miami Heat Forward Expected To Ink $30 Million Contract Extension

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 5/9 5:37A Inside The Heat

Nikola Jovic will be an interesting contract decision this offseason. Jovic is sitting on a club option over the next two seasons but the Miami Heat may want to extend the...

2 early Miami Heat NBA free agency targets in 2025 offseason

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 5/9 5:25A ClutchPoints | Miami Heat News

The 2024-25 NBA season left Heat fans with more questions than answers. As such, the time is now for Miami to make shrewd free agency moves that complement their evolving...