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Alexander Vindman, key witness in first Trump impeachment, may run for U.S. Senate in Florida

Up to $10K reward being offered for information in fatal shooting of Fort Lauderdale man

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Florida teen collapses in court after graphic testimony in teacher sex trial

WSVN 7News 6/27 9:21A Kathleen Ditton

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida ( WPBF ) There were emotional and disturbing moments in court Tuesday as the teenage victim in the Damian Conti teacher sex trial collapsed after two...

DHS secretary praises Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ plan as agency expands immigration detention

WSVN 7News 6/27 9:19A Kathleen Ditton

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — The Homeland Security secretary is praising Florida for coming forward with an idea that’s been dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” because it would house...

Activists speaking out after chaos, arrest at Miami-Dade commission meeting over ICE agreement

WSVN 7News 6/27 7:07A Sebastian Cuervo

Immigration activists gathered Friday to speak out against the arrests made during the chaos that unfolded Thursday at a Miami-Dade commission meeting. The activists said that...

Nurse pursues COVID discrimination claim against Boca condo board despite no evidence finding by...

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 6/27 6:40A Ron Hurtibise

A condo unit owner and her prospective tenant are claiming that the Boca View Condominium Association, its president and its management company violated their civil rights by...

MDSO deputy accused of attacking, kidnapping girlfriend appears in bond court

WSVN 7News 6/27 6:30A Apage

A Miami-Dade Sheriff s deputy accused of attacking and kidnapping his girlfriend appeared before a judge on Friday. Terrance Chester was granted a $90,000 bond. The state...

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Republican plan for nationwide private school vouchers deemed in violation of Senate rules

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 6/27 7:10A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican plan to expand private school vouchers nationwide was dealt a major setback Friday when the Senate...

Rural schools feel the pinch from Trump administration’s cuts to mental health grants

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 6/27 6:28A Associated Press

By ANNIE MA, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — In parts of rural upstate New York, schools have more than 1,100 students for every mental health provider. In a far-flung region with little public...

Florida will help create less ‘woke’ college accrediting body, DeSantis says

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 6/26 6:43A Scott Travis

Florida will join some other Southern states to form a new less woke accrediting body to set standards for state universities, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday. The new Commission for Public...

‘Betrayal’: Donor yanks $1M from FIU over undocumented student tuition hike

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 6/26 5:47A Garrett Shanley

Miami businessman and philanthropist Miguel “Mike” Fernandez has suspended a $1 million donation to Florida International University in protest of Florida’s decision to strip...

Majority of US adults support religious chaplains in public schools, a new poll shows

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 6/26 5:31A Associated Press

By HOLLY MEYER and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX WASHINGTON (AP) — Few U.S. adults support allowing religious schools to become tax-funded public charter schools, but a majority...

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Papa Murphy’s and Pepsi Team Up To Help Fans “Seize a Slice of Summer” With Daily Prizes and...

Restaurant News 6/27 2:00A RestaurantNews.com

Summer Selects Pizza Deal continues to deliver big value with $8.99 pizzas through the season.* Vancouver, WA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza is...

Nick the Greek Continues To Grow Texas Footprint With New Houston Restaurant

Restaurant News 6/26 11:56P RestaurantNews.com

Nick the Greek Now Open in Houston, Texas Leading Greek Street Food Brand Opens Latest Lone Star State Location in Harris County San Jose, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Nick the...

Stoett Outdoors Elevates Outdoor Dining at Carve American Grille with Innovative Retractable Glass...

Restaurant News 6/26 7:29A RestaurantNews.com

Hicksville, OH ( RestaurantNews.com ) Stoett Outdoors is proud to announce the successful installation of its Kinetic Retractable Glass Railing and Windbreak System at Carve...

Hot Off the Grill: Wahlburgers Launches New Menu and Limited-Time Summer Hits

Restaurant News 6/26 6:49A RestaurantNews.com

Teriyaki Pineapple Smashburger Seasonal features and flavor-forward lineup showcase the brand s ongoing commitment to creativity and guest feedback Boston, MA (...

Leona’s Pizzeria & Restaurant to Celebrate McHenry Grand Opening on July 8

Restaurant News 6/26 4:28A RestaurantNews.com

Legendary Chicago brand opens doors and region s first pizza drive-thru with ribbon-cutting and 75th anniversary giveaways Chicago, IL ( RestaurantNews.com ) Leona’s...

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My Go-To Travel Toiletry Bag

The Wordy Girl 6/21 3:37A The Wordy Girl

Wherever I m headed, be it on a weeklong vacay or a one-night stay at a friend s house, I m always going to pack a makeup bag. The post My Go-To Travel Toiletry Bag appeared first on The Wordy Girl .

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Hurricanes keep rolling on recruiting trail, adding new defensive tackle

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 6/27 12:00P Adam Lichtenstein

The Hurricanes big month of recruiting continued on Friday. Miami secured a commitment from three-star defensive tackle Anthony Kennedy on Friday. He is UM’s eighth commit...

Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka dance at Centre Court and post about it on TikTok and Instagram

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 6/27 11:07A Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH LONDON — Just in case anyone might have wondered whether there was any lingering animosity between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka after their French Open...

Heat betting on No. 20 draft pick becoming the next Lithuanian NBA standout

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 6/27 8:37A Cameron Priester

MIAMI — When the Heat selected Kasparas Jakucionis in the first round of the draft, they added him to a very small fraternity of select NBA players. Jakucionis — drafted at No. 20 by the Miami Heat on...

Heat’s schedule now set for San Francisco, Las Vegas summer leagues

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 6/27 8:11A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — In the wake of setting their roster for summer league, the Miami Heat now have their full schedule for those games, with the schedule released Friday for the Las Vegas...

Chris Perkins: Here’s how Dolphins reach 10, 11 or possibly 12 wins in 2025

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 6/27 7:43A Chris Perkins

It’s the offseason, a time to sell hope and optimism mixed with a bit of reality, so here’s a scenario to consider: There’s a legit, logical way that the Dolphins finish with...