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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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Dolphins win vs. Saints could breathe life into season, loss could be franchise-changing

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 11/29 5:13A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — The stakes are huge when the Miami Dolphins host New Orleans on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium . Let’s start here: a victory breathes more life into a suddenly...

Game time: Fast facts, odds, and injury report for Dolphins vs. Saints

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 11/29 4:52A Chris Perkins

DOLPHINS (4-7) vs. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (2-9) Kickoff: 1 p.m., Sunday, Hard Rock Stadium TV: Fox (Ch. 7 in Miami-Dade, Broward counties; Ch. 29 in Palm Beach); RADIO: NFL+, WBGG...

Nick Saban says Hurricanes would be ‘most dangerous team’ in the College Football Playoff

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 11/29 3:18A Adam Lichtenstein

PITTSBURGH — The No. 12 Miami Hurricanes need to beat Pittsburgh on Saturday to have any shot at making the College Football Playoff . But if they do, seven-time national...

Ira Winderman: Heat have earned the right to trade on their schedule, if at all

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 11/29 3:01A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — December is not necessarily a month of movement in the NBA, but it does stand as a set-up period, with most players signed in the offseason eligible to be dealt on...

ASK IRA: Are minutes more meaningful than starting for Heat’s Ware?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 11/28 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: Kel’el Ware looks like he can be a big star if he plays on a regular basis. When is it up to the player to tell the coach you re stunting my career by keeping me on the...

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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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