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Florida home insurance costs rose 1.5% so far in 2025. Will they ever get lower?

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 10/12 1:00A Ron Hurtibise

Average home insurance premiums in Florida increased by 1.5% over the first eight months of 2025 — an improvement over previous years but not the reduction that cost-burdened...

Fire crews battles flames that erupted in back of Margate home

WSVN 7News 10/9 11:02A Kevin Boulandier

Fire crews were battling fierce flames that erupted in the back of a home in Margate. Margate Fire and Coconut Creek Fire Rescue units responded to the 5500 block of Southwest...

Judge orders suspect in deadly LA wildfire to remain jailed, citing mental health concerns

WSVN 7News 10/9 10:40A Matthew Garcia

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge in Florida ordered the man charged in California s deadly Palisades Fire to remain jailed Thursday after a prosecutor said he had traits...

TD Bank to unveil Florida’s first “Dog ATM” in Coral Gables

WSVN 7News 10/9 10:34A Kathleen Ditton

TD Bank is opening Florida’s first “Dog ATM” on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, offering an interactive experience designed especially for four-legged visitors. The unique...

12 students hospitalized after pepper spray incident at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach,...

WSVN 7News 10/9 9:46A Kathleen Ditton

A pepper spray incident inside a classroom at Blanche Ely High School sent 12 students to the hospital, according to officials. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue officials said crews...

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MIT president says she ‘cannot support’ proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/10 6:17A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said Friday she “cannot support” a White House proposal...

What Florida’s push to roll back vaccines means for college students

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/7 10:00P Tribune News Service

By Lucy Marques, Tampa Bay Times Florida colleges and universities may soon be the only ones in the country without vaccine mandates. State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo...

How to Use a 5th Grade Halloween Escape Room in Your Classroom

Teaching in the Heart of Florida 10/5 8:00P Rissa

October 6, 2025 Halloween week in the classroom is always… a lot. The moment kids walk through the door, they’re buzzing about costumes, candy, and Halloween trick-or-treating plans. You’ve still got...

Florida again leads U.S. in book bans in 2024-25, free speech group says

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/2 7:15A Steven Walker

Florida leads the U.S. in school book bans in the most recent school year, marking the third straight year the state topped an annual list compiled by free speech group PEN...

A student ‘womb service’ works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/2 6:55A Associated Press

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO CHICAGO (AP) — College student Maya Roman has the handoff down to a science: a text message, a walk to a designated site, and a paper bag delivered with condoms and Plan B...

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Chocolate Bash Expands Again with Three New Franchise Locations Signed for Southern California

Restaurant News 10/10 11:20A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Chocolate Bash Franchising LLC is thrilled to announce that Mohamad Ghacham , Mohamed Husseini Saab , and Ali Ghacham have officially signed a...

Party Fowl Flies Into Ruston For Louisiana Debut

Restaurant News 10/10 9:14A RestaurantNews.com

Popular Nashville chicken concept lands across from Louisiana Tech with bold flavors, boozy slushies and gameday-ready vibes Monroe, LA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Party Fowl ,...

Restaurant Owner Envisions Future for Landmark Tempe Property

Restaurant News 10/10 8:21A RestaurantNews.com

SakeBomber Sushi & Grill building available following 18-year run Tempe, AZ ( RestaurantNews.com ) After 18 years in business, restaurant owner Rebecca Jao has closed her...

Ruby Slipper Serves Up Limited-Time Fall Menu Stacked With Pumpkin, Chai and Southern Classics

Restaurant News 10/9 9:32A RestaurantNews.com

New Orleans-inspired brunch concept serves indulgent bites, lighter options and a new seasonal cocktail Oct. 8 – Dec. 2 New Orleans, LA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Brunch meets...

Rita’s Accelerates Growth with Strategic Corporate Investment and Sunbelt Market Seeding

Restaurant News 10/9 9:00A RestaurantNews.com

Frozen treat concept marks milestone with Savannah acquisition, launches drive-thru-focused strategy to build and resell regional portfolios Philadelphia, PA (...

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Read This: Anxious People

The Wordy Girl 10/12 5:23A The Wordy Girl

For a quirky, big-hearted novel, seek out Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. In this read, looking at real estate isn’t usually a life-or-death situation, but The post Read This: Anxious People...

Cook This: Smashed Beef Kebab With Garlic Yogurt

The Wordy Girl 10/2 9:54A The Wordy Girl

Fellow short order cooks (ahem, I m looking at YOU!), do not sleep on the New York Times recipe posts. That is an order! I stumbled The post Cook This: Smashed Beef Kebab With Garlic Yogurt appeared...

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...

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Dolphins center Aaron Brewer active vs. Chargers; LA down key WR

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/12 6:04A David Furones

MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will have his center in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers . Aaron Brewer is active after entering Sunday...

Undefeated Atlantic rallies past Coconut Creek 33-30 | PHOTOS

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/12 4:30A Jim Rassol

The Atlantic Eagles secured the District 14-5A title with a dramatic 33-30 come-from-behind victory over Coconut Creek on Friday night. View photos of the game where sophomore...

Live updates: Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. kickoff

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/12 4:21A Steve Svekis

Take a look at the latest commentary from the Sun Sentinel coverage team as the Miami Dolphins scramble to avoid a 1-5 start and likely entrance to becoming sellers before the...

Latest roster addition was out of view but still on Heat’s mind

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/12 4:02A Ira Winderman

ORLANDO —Typically, life of an undrafted rookie free agent can be here today, gone tomorrow. For Miami Heat guard Gabe Madsen, it eventually will be a case of such a reality —...

Five things learned from UF loss at Texas A&M: DJ fed up, ‘D’ doesn’t show up

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/12 4:00A Edgar Thompson

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Florida s 34-17 loss at No. 5 Texas A&M continued some long-standing struggles and featured a surprising no-show by the Gators defense. UF s fourth loss in five games, three...

Review: ‘The Wiz’ used to be wonderfully Oz-riffic, but is the new Broadway national tour...

‘He put it up the exit ramp’: Florida man with long rap sheet caught hiding thermos inside body,...