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Trial date for suspect in Florida State mass shooting has been postponed until next October

WSVN 7News 10/1 10:36A Kevin Boulandier

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The trial of the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April has been...

Broward Animal Care waives adoption fees during ‘Fall in Love’ campaign

WSVN 7News 10/1 9:19A Kathleen Ditton

Broward County Animal Care is celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with a free adoption campaign aimed at finding homes for pets in need. From Oct. 1–15, adoption fees will...

Crew finds $1M worth of treasure on 300-year-old shipwreck off Florida’s coast

WSVN 7News 10/1 9:10A Kevin Boulandier

A historic shipwreck operation resulted in the discovery of centuries-old sunken treasure off Florida s coast. A crew found over a $1 million worth of silver and gold coins...

Inside ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ detainees must wear color-coded uniforms based on criminal history

WSVN 7News 10/1 9:06A Kathleen Ditton

Detainees arriving at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” are given color-coded uniforms and wrist-bands and then...

Prosecutors drop domestic battery charges against Dolphins’ Ryan Crow

WSVN 7News 10/1 8:59A Kevin Boulandier

It is case closed for a Miami Dolphins linebacker coach after his domestic battery charge was dropped by prosecutors. Lawyers for Ryan Crow say the charge has been dropped by...

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Florida SAT scores increase in 2025, but still lag national averages

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/1 8:23A Steven Walker

Florida’s SAT scores increased this year after dropping four years in a row. The state continues to lag the national average, but remains among the better scorers among states...

How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/1 1:51A Associated Press

By ANNIE MA, Associated Press Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its...

Have your child’s classmates had shots? In Florida, good luck finding out.

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 9/28 1:00A Annie Martin

Florida is no longer publishing vaccination rates for individual public school campuses, leaving the public without a key piece of information to protect children as state...

How Florida educators’ comments about Charlie Kirk are testing free speech rights

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 9/27 1:00A Scott Travis

Florida s public universities have made a commitment to free speech, enacting a policy in 2022 that promises not to stifle the dissemination of any ideas, even if other...

Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 9/26 4:10A Associated Press

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY, Associated Press Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could...

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The Big Dinner Box Returns to Pizza Hut Taking Center Stage for National Pizza Month With NFL Star...

Restaurant News 10/1 8:41A RestaurantNews.com

Pizza Hut Calls the Play This Football Season with New Hijack the Hut Program: Fans Score Free Pizza & Prizes When Any QB Says Hut Plano, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) This...

Dickey’s Barbecue Honors 84 Years of Legendary Pit Smoked Tradition this October

Restaurant News 10/1 7:56A RestaurantNews.com

World s Largest Barbecue Brand Marks Milestone Birthday with Month Long Celebration of Family, Flavor and Future Growth Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) This October,...

FUSIAN Serves Pink Sushi Rolls to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Restaurant News 10/1 6:32A RestaurantNews.com

Fast-casual brand will donate proceeds and invite guests to honor loved ones with in-store tribute wall Cincinnati, OH ( RestaurantNews.com ) This October, FUSIAN is...

Sandworm Pizzert is Back at Pizza Inn for Frightfully Delicious Return

Restaurant News 10/1 5:56A RestaurantNews.com

America s Hometown Pizza Buffet gives worm welcome to green and gooey fan-favorite treat Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) What s slimy, wiggly and ready to hitch a ride on...

Jersey Mike’s Appoints Betsy Mercado as Chief People Officer

Restaurant News 10/1 2:17A RestaurantNews.com

Betsy Mercado Veteran HR leader joins iconic brand to strengthen talent strategy and team culture Manasquan, NJ ( RestaurantNews.com ) Jersey Mike’s Subs ( Jersey Mike s or...

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Museum of Graffiti Miami Discount Code: Use CGLOVE10 for 10% OFF

CoralGablesLove.com (Activities) 10/1 9:56A Paola Mendez

The Museum of Graffiti exhibits, educates, and celebrates the thousands of graffiti artists who have transformed walls in our public spaces into vibrant masterpieces. Located...

Best New Brunch in Coral Gables: Mai Sushi

Coral Gables Love 9/25 6:26A Paola Mendez

For the Best Matcha Creme Brûlée Toast visit @maisushitapas . Starting Friday, October 3rd, this Coral Gables hidden gem and locals-favorite launches their brunch menu...

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UCF-Kansas predictions: Will Knights bounce back at the Bounce House? Sentinel writers don’t think...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/1 4:43A Keven Lerner

UCF (3-1) vs. Kansas (3-2), Saturday, 7:30, ESPN2 Latest line: Kansas is favored by 5 1/2 points Matt Murschel, UCF Knights writer: Kansas 28, UCF 21 UCF is coming off its...

‘Players are full of crap’? Or this time will Spoelstra finally get Heat off to the races?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/1 3:00A Ira Winderman

BOCA RATON — It has been painted on the Miami Heat s court and embedded in the franchise s mindset. And yet what is missing from the team s touchstone motto is anything about...

UCF center Carter Miller on Shawn Clark: ‘It’s bigger than us right now’

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/1 3:00A Matt Murschel

Carter Miller fondly remembers stepping into the offensive line meetings, where the unmistakable sounds of Zombie by the Irish rock band The Cranberries would fill the room....

ASK IRA: Does taking the long view require Heat to start Ware over Jovic?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/1 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: I m fine with Kel el Ware not starting, as it makes our rotations way more clear and gives us more options in general – Jonah. A: There certainly is merit to potentially...

ASK IRA: Can Erik Spoelstra have answers with so many Heat questions?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 9/30 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, Erik Spoelstra didn t say anything groundbreaking at media day. Do you think the Heat have a read on this roster? – Tomas. A: I do. And the read is that there is no...