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100 underserved children treated to lunch at Joe’s Stone Crab

WSVN 7News 5/17 7:03P Rubén Rosario

A special group of children got the star treatment at Joe s Stone Crab in Miami Beach. Saturday s dining experience at the iconic restaurant came complete with police escort...

Florida just created a law to ban fluoride in water. What should you do now?

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 5/17 1:30A Cindy Krischer Goodman

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that will stop local governments from adding fluoride to water, prompting Florida dentists to brace for what s next. It may take a few years, but we expect...

Florida’s 2026 governor race: Would third-party candidates lock in another Republican victory?

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 5/17 1:00A Anthony Man

Two wealthy political figures think they’ve identified the formula to end a three-decade streak of Republican victories in elections for governor, and give Florida something different. The...

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...

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DeSantis gets dozens of bills including those on school start times, dangerous dogs

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/17 1:44A News Service Of Florida

The Legislature on Friday formally sent about 60 bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis, including a measure that would back away from a requirement about starting high-school classes...

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...

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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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UF to host transfer G Boogie Fland, as Gators aim to round out roster

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/18 11:31A Edgar Thompson

GAINESVILLE — Florida aims to land transfer guard Boogie Fland to bolster the Gators backcourt and round out its 2025-26 roster. A source confirmed Fland will visit...

Gators show no mercy for Mercer to reach softball Super Regionals

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/18 11:28A Edgar Thompson

GAINESVILLE — Florida showed no mercy for Mercer University to coast through another NCAA Regional in softball and into the Super Regionals. The Gators 8-0 win against the Bears in five innings Sunday...

Lopez and Hicks homer to back Quantrill, Marlins win series over Rays

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/18 10:44A Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — Otto Lopez hit a three-run homer in his first game off the injured list and Liam Hicks added a two-run shot to back a strong start by Cal Quantrill, powering the...

Stoneman Douglas makes history with record fifth straight state baseball title

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/18 10:21A Gary Curreri

History made. Stoneman Douglas won a state-record fifth consecutive baseball championship on Saturday night, becoming the first team in the 100-year history of the FHSAA to do so. The nation’s No....

UCF softball’s season ends with loss to Texas in NCAA regional final

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/18 10:03A Matt Murschel

UCF softball has had a remarkable ability to shine brightest when the pressure is greatest. Throughout the season, the Knights repeatedly demonstrated their resilience,...

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Easy Bruschetta

Love and Lemons 5/18 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

This bruschetta recipe is simple and classic. Topped with juicy tomatoes, ribbons of basil, garlic, and a touch of balsamic, it s a delicious reminder that the best way to...

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...

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