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Driver airlifted after car slams into light pole, catches fire on I-75 in Weston, causing lane...

WSVN 7News 8/17 10:57A Rubén Rosario

A morning crash along Interstate 75 in Weston sent a driver to the hospital with serious injuries and caused traffic backups for hours. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units...

Barry University Fire Academy students prepare to fill needed emergency workforce positions

WSVN 7News 8/17 3:48A Cassie Martinez

The students at Barry University Fire Academy receive training with real emergency vehicles, as they prepare to fill gaps left by South Florida retirees. Dr. Eneida Roldan,...

Rickenbacker Causeway in Miami reopens after 1 dead, 1 hospitalized

WSVN 7News 8/16 4:17A Cassie Martinez

The eastbound lanes of the Rickenbacker Causeway have been reopened Saturday morning after a crash involving a dirt bike and a bicycle , leaving one dead and one minor in the...

Florida unemployment rate holds steady at 3.7%

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 8/15 8:28A Jim Turner

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate held at 3.7% in July, with a state economist saying demand remains high for workers. “The number of job openings is up from the same...

Mother accused of threatening parent with gun at Miami elementary school on first day of classes

WSVN 7News 8/15 4:27A Kathleen Ditton

A woman was arrested after police say she threatened to shoot another parent during a drop-off dispute at a Miami elementary school on the first day of classes for Miami-Dade...

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Microschools are growing in popularity, but state regulations haven’t caught up

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/17 3:20A Tribune News Service

By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.org When Siri Fiske founded the Mysa Microschool in Washington, D.C., in 2016, there wasn’t a widely accepted term for her small, one-room...

Where are the students? Enrollment drops in new places in Broward schools

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/17 1:00A Scott Travis

Broward s efforts to improve student performance and convert elementary schools into K-8 academies are showing no signs of reversing a decades-long trend of plummeting enrollment. The school district...

Critics say Trump’s push for fairness in college admissions is leaving out legacy preferences

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/15 4:00A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump attempts to reshape college admissions , he’s promising a new era of fairness, with an emphasis on...

For these incarcerated students, online school has been a disaster

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/14 7:10A Associated Press

By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS, AP Education Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — To earn his freedom, 15-year-old Cayden Gillespie had to complete three school assignments a day. But school had gone virtual for...

Multiple Texas students are injured in a school bus rollover crash on the first day of class

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/14 2:04A Associated Press

LEANDER, Texas (AP) — A Texas school bus carrying more than 40 students on Wednesday rolled over after veering off a rural road on the first day of class, injuring multiple students, authorities said....

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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Kicks Off Football Season with Fan-Favorite Deals

Restaurant News 8/15 12:40A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ , is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated Football Season Menu. Founded with a passion for quality food, fun...

SPB Hospitality Appoints Robert J. Fargo as Senior Vice President of Development

Restaurant News 8/14 12:07A RestaurantNews.com

Robert Bob J. Fargo Seasoned real estate and construction executive to oversee national development pipeline for SPB s growing portfolio of brands Houston, TX (...

Nékter Juice Bar Redefines the Future of Wellness with a Bold, Evolved Lineup of Cold-Pressed Juices...

Restaurant News 8/13 3:38A RestaurantNews.com

From Cleanse Culture to Wellness Your Way, the National Lifestyle Brand Reimagines What It Means to Feel Good Today Costa Mesa, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Nékter Juice Bar is...

Grand Opening of East Plano Paris Baguette Café on August 14 as the Brand Continues to Dominate the...

Restaurant News 8/13 3:26A RestaurantNews.com

Waleed Liaqat set to open his Paris Baguette café at 1201 East Parker Road, Suite 100, Plano, TX 75074 Plano, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Paris Baguette , the bakery café...

Dickey’s BBQ Pit Brings Texas Flavor to Enterprise, AL

Restaurant News 8/13 3:18A RestaurantNews.com

Guests can enjoy $5 Classic Sandwiches, $8 Wings, Kids Eat Free, and family fun at the new Enterprise location Enterprise, AL ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is...

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CoralGablesLove.com (Activities) 8/8 9:38A Paola Mendez

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What we learned from Dolphins’ joint practices, preseason game vs. Lions

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/17 9:05A David Furones

DETROIT — The Miami Dolphins finally traded their views of the Great Lakes for a return near the Atlantic Ocean, and they came back with a 24-17 preseason win over the Detroit...

ASK IRA: Have Heat sold off some of their defensive edge?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/17 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, I thought one of the best things the Heat had going for them last season was Haywood Highsmith playing with Davion Mitchell, a pair of defensive dogs. Have the Heat...

Ira Winderman: Dates with destiny? Heat will have plenty in 2025-26

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/16 3:05A Ira Winderman

MIAMI – To go through the Miami Heat s just-released 2025-26 regular-season schedule and select the most meaningful or important games is to miss the point. When you are...

ASK IRA: Could Heat afford to simply give Highsmith away?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/16 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, Erik Spoelstra for years had spoken about the value of Haywood Highsmith and now the Heat trades him for nothing? What about building value? – Sandro. A: Because a...

ASK IRA: Could Heat wind up lost at the start amid schedule tests?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/15 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, the Heat better be ready with that opening schedule. Except for Charlotte, nothing is easy the first two weeks. – Wayne. A: First of all, when you are coming off a...

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No Bake Cookies

Love and Lemons 8/17 3:30A Jeanine Donofrio

Who else loves no bake cookies?! Made with simple ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and cocoa powder, these classic treats are chewy, fudgy, and packed with delicious...

Air Fryer Green Beans

Love and Lemons 8/14 2:41A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever tried cooking green beans in the air fryer? They come out lightly crisp, tender, and beautifully caramelized. And best of all, they re ready in 10 minutes. Just...

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Delray Beach changes course, will defy state and keep its LGBTQ+ pride intersection

Monday Monday: $50 Tasting Menu at Paya by Chef Niven Patel