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Victim identified in fatal Coconut Grove shooting; $5,000 reward offered for gunman

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Lawsuit IDs barge owner in fatal Miami Beach sailboat crash

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 8/8 9:38A David Goodhue, Grethel Aguila

The company that owns the barge that slammed into a sailboat carrying Miami Yacht Club summer campers, killing three of the girls on board, was identified in a lawsuit filed...

Victim identified in Coconut Grove shooting; $5,000 reward offered for gunman

NBCMiami.com (Local) 8/8 8:03A Julia Bagg and Briana Trujillo

Paramedics rushed the injured man to Jackson Memorial Hospital, but he did not survive. He was identified on Friday as 30-year-old Robert Denardes Whittle Jr.

1 dead following car crash in North Miami Beach

WSVN 7News 8/8 2:39A Tynisa Senior

One person has died following a three-vehicle crash in North Miami Beach, officials say The accident happened in the area of Northeast 152nd Street and Northeast 16th Avenue....

Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau hotel is opening a water park with slides. See the plans

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 8/8 1:31A Vinod Sreeharsha

Victoria’s Secret models have stripped down to their lingerie here. Cardi B performed on New Year’s Eve. LIV, one of the most popular nightclubs in the country, beckons the...

Police search for gunman after man killed in Coconut Grove shooting

NBCMiami.com (Local) 8/7 4:52A Julia Bagg

A man was shot and killed Wednesday in Coconut Grove, and Miami police are still searching for the person responsible.

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College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/8 6:11A Associated Press

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY A big increase in the tax on university endowments is adding to financial uncertainty for the wealthiest colleges in the U.S., leading several already to lay off staff or...

5th Grade Reading Escape Room for Back to School

Teaching in the Heart of Florida 8/7 8:00P Rissa

There’s something about that second week of school. You’ve gone over the rules. You’ve practiced the routines. You might’ve even taught a full reading lesson or two. But by now, the adrenaline has...

Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/7 10:03A Associated Press

By ANNIE MA and JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order requiring colleges to submit data to prove they...

What to know as Trump’s immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/7 6:35A Associated Press

By JIM VERTUNO AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tens of thousands of U.S. college students without legal resident status are losing access to in-state tuition prices as part of President...

Harvard scientists say research could be set back years after funding freeze

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/7 5:42A Associated Press

By LEAH WILLINGHAM and MICHAEL CASEY CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University professor Alberto Ascherio’s research is literally frozen. Collected from millions of U.S. soldiers over two decades...

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Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Sandwich Month with New Sandwich Buffet and Exclusive Savings

Restaurant News 8/8 9:32A RestaurantNews.com

Catering Gets a Flavor Upgrade with Customizable Sandwich Options and a 10% Discount This August Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) In honor of National Sandwich Month this...

Dickey’s Barbecue Supports Texas Families During Tax Free Weekend with Extended Kids Eat Free Deal

Restaurant News 8/8 8:57A RestaurantNews.com

August 8 to 10: Families Can Enjoy Delicious Texas Style Barbecue While Kids Eat Free with Purchase Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As Texas families gear up for back to...

NFS Announces Bankruptcy Sale of Denny’s Restaurants

Restaurant News 8/8 7:24A RestaurantNews.com

National Franchise Sales Announces Market Release for Sale of Eight Denny s Restaurants in St. Louis and Louisiana Newport Beach, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) National...

Haii Keii Asian Steakhouse Unveils New Menu Featuring Around the World Wagyu Flights and Bold Asian...

Restaurant News 8/8 7:07A RestaurantNews.com

Houston, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Haii Keii , an upscale Asian Steakhouse in Houston’s Upper Kirby district, is raising the bar with a new menu that celebrates premium...

Sweet Style Meets Bold Branding: Swirlicious Designed by Mindful Design Consulting

Restaurant News 8/8 4:57A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Swirlicious , a vibrant new frozen yogurt brand , is set to become a cheerful, inviting, and stylish destination for customers to indulge in delicious,...

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ArtXSpace: Nikola Tesla Immersive Experience Promo Code CGLOVE10 for 10% OFF

Coral Gables Love 8/8 9:07A Paola Mendez

Use Promo Code CGLOVE10 for 10% OFF the ArtXSpace: Nikola Tesla Immersive Experience ArtXSpace: Nikola Tesla Immersive Experience is an immersive space unveiling Tesla s life...

My European Summer Itinerary 2025

The Wordy Girl 7/31 2:46A The Wordy Girl

Your girl made it out of Home Goods and made it to Europe. Bless! So this Summer, my husband and I yearned to do something The post My European Summer Itinerary 2025 appeared first on The Wordy Girl...

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ASK IRA: Can Heat find the best sum total of their randomly collected parts?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/9 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Unlike some Heat fans, I am looking forward to the coming season. They are younger with five of their top seven players under 28 years old, and there are three All-Stars,...

Heat F Haywood Highsmith has knee surgery, to miss start of camp

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/8 8:45A Reuters

August 8 - Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith underwent surgery on Friday to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. The team said Haywood will begin rehabilitation...

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NBA Analyst Thinks Miami Heat 'Should Be More Of A Factor' Than They Were

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/8 7:54A Inside The Heat

The Miami Heat seem to be in a sort of transitional period with their team-building after a season that saw the end of the Jimmy Butler era. Additionally on top of getting...

Norman Powell gives honest thoughts on getting 'acclimated' since Heat trade

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/8 7:22A ClutchPoints | Miami Heat News

With the Miami Heat trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in the offseason, it s a move that has given the team a new level of excitement. As people around...

Shams Charania May Never Have Become A Big NBA Insider If LeBron James Did Not Join The Miami Heat

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/8 6:54A Fadeaway World

Shams Charania reveals the only reason he joined X (Twitter at the time) was due to LeBron James joining the Miami Heat.