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On Jacksonville Beach, lifeguard chairs are lit up alongside Christmas trees

WSVN 7News 11/28 1:50A Rubén Rosario

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) Christmas at the beach hits different. On Jacksonville Beach, they re decking the chairs literally. Lifeguard chairs get lit up alongside...

Turkey Trot races draw thousands to Tropical Park, Fort Lauderdale Beach on Thanksgiving morning

WSVN 7News 11/28 12:36A Rubén Rosario

Thousands of South Floridians kicked off their Thanksgiving on a health kick. The Life Time Turkey Trot Miami 5K/10K & Kids Race was held at Tropical Park in Southwest...

Patents published for new safety technology at Universal parks

WSVN 7News 11/27 3:13A Kathleen Ditton

ORLANDO, Florida ( WESH ) Universal Studios is considering implementing sensor-equipped seats and robotic inspection devices to enhance safety on its rides, as revealed by...

Molly the loggerhead released to sea after months-long recovery at Turtle Hospital

WSVN 7News 11/27 3:12A Sofia Zarran

It was home sweet home for a beloved sea turtle that was released after months of recovery in the Florida Keys. Molly the loggerhead finally returned to the water from a beach...

Girls flag football is finally catching on. Florida high schools were 20 years early

WSVN 7News 11/27 3:02A Kathleen Ditton

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — For Alicia and Taylor Jones, whether they would play football in high school was never really a question. When the identical twins stepped foot onto the...

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Broward schools’ $2.6 million office rental contract plagued by missteps

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 11/25 7:22A Scott Travis

The Broward School District made a series of blunders when it entered into a $2.6 million office rental contract, including failing to demonstrate a need for the space, failing to negotiate favorable...

Jewish group revives push for public funding for religious schools that stalled at Supreme Court

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 11/24 4:53A Asaf Elia-Shalev

Months after a Supreme Court deadlock blocked an attempt by a Catholic church to create the nation’s first openly religious, publicly funded charter school, a Jewish group is...

Accreditation of colleges, once low key, has gotten political

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 11/23 3:20A Tribune News Service

By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.org When six Southern public university systems this summer formed a new accreditation agency, the move shook the national evaluation model that...

Florida DOGE seeks information on every course taught at universities

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 11/21 8:22A Ryan Gillespie, Steven Walker

Florida’s DOGE team has asked state universities to turn over data on every undergraduate course offered at the 12 schools, including the syllabus and names of faculty members...

Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 11/21 1:50A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says its plan to dismantle the Education Department offers a fix for the nation’s lagging academics — a...

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Papa Murphy’s Launches Papa’s Picks, Pairing Bold Flavors with Everyday Value

Restaurant News 11/26 5:02A RestaurantNews.com

Two crave-worthy pizza options bring premium flavor and value to pizza lovers nationwide. Vancouver, WA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake is raising the bar...

Krispy Kreme x Peanuts Collection Is Filled With Holiday Cheer

Restaurant News 11/25 2:21A RestaurantNews.com

Three brand-new doughnuts – including Snoopy – available in custom Peanuts box; beloved Day of the Dozens returns Dec. 12 Charlotte, NC ( RestaurantNews.com ) Good grief!...

Dickey’s Celebrates the Holidays with Thanksgiving and Cyber Deals

Restaurant News 11/25 2:17A RestaurantNews.com

Smoked comfort, family traditions and Bonus Cue Cards for gifting, sharing and treating yourself. Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is stepping into...

FSC Franchise Co. Appoints Industry Veteran John Massari as Chief Financial Officer

Restaurant News 11/25 2:12A RestaurantNews.com

John Massari Bloomin Brands veteran John Massari will lead finance and accounting for Beef O Brady s, The Brass Tap and Newk s Eatery, sharpening FSC s financial model as the...

Restaurant Franchise News from Bonchon, Poké House, PJ’s Coffee, and More!

Restaurant News 11/25 2:03A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Bonchon, Poké House, PJ s Coffee, Mountain Mike s Pizza, The Taco Spot, Newk s Eatery, Huddle House, and Bobby s Burgers...

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Miami’s Top Mah Jongg Teachers

The Wordy Girl 11/21 3:19A The Wordy Girl

Mah jongg is having a moment — and not just with your glam great-aunt who hosts weekly games with snack platters. The centuries-old tile game The post Miami s Top Mah Jongg Teachers appeared first on...

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Bianchi: Lane Train doesn’t stop in Gainesville; Gators left standing on the platform

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 11/28 8:21A Mike Bianchi

Gator Nation, brace yourselves. Lane Kiffin, according to sources, has turned down Florida , and UF fans aren’t merely disappointed. They feel betrayed. They feel...

Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 11/28 8:00A Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the...

Heat’s Spoelstra on Duncan Robinson to arrive in Pistons colors, ‘It’ll be strange’; Jaquez...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 11/28 6:50A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — With Duncan Robinson poised to make his Kaseya Center return, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra joked at Friday s practice that he might wait for the book or the movie. Such...

Dolphins’ Rasul Douglas on track to return from injury against Saints

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 11/28 6:25A David Furones

MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins appear primed to get cornerback Rasul Douglas back in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. “I feel very optimistic,”...

Source: UF target Lane Kiffin no longer a candidate for Gators opening

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 11/28 5:39A Edgar Thompson

GAINESVILLE — Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is no longer a candidate at Florida to replace Billy Napier, a source confirmed. Kiffin s decision leaves athletic director Scott...

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The Best Holiday Gifts for Cooks

Love and Lemons 11/28 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

Our 2025 holiday gift guide is here! If you re looking for gifts for the cooks in your life, you ll find some amazing options in this post. I ve included my favorite pots and...

50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Love and Lemons 11/23 1:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Can we agree that Thanksgiving side dishes are the best part of the holiday meal? No offense to roast turkey and pumpkin pie, but the stuffing, mashed potatoes, and other...

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