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‘I wouldn’t have taken it if I knew’: Florida man returns car with baby inside, after taking it

WSVN 7News 10/17 7:11A Kathleen Ditton

COCOA, Florida ( WESH ) A man is facing charges of grand theft and kidnapping after video shows him driving away with a woman’s car — only to return it seconds later, police...

Disney World photographer honored with prestigious Walt Disney Legacy Award

WSVN 7News 10/17 6:37A Sebastian Cuervo

BAY LAKE, Fla.(WSVN) A Walt Disney World park photographer received one of the rarest honors for a Disney employee. Walt Disney world cast member Willie Jackson is a one of a...

Overturned transport trailer force the closure of westbound exit ramp on I-75

WSVN 7News 10/17 6:24A Tynisa Senior

A transport trailer overturned on the exit ramp of I-75 westbound to U.S. 27 southbound, prompting the closure of the ramp with traffic being diverted in the area . The wreck...

63-year-old man accused of masturbating in front of minors outside Hialeah Gardens Wawa

WSVN 7News 10/17 6:08A Kathleen Ditton

A 63-year-old man was arrested after police say he was caught masturbating in front of minors outside a Wawa gas station in Hialeah Gardens. According to an arrest report,...

US prosecutors charge South Florida-based Smartmatic in alleged $1M Philippines bribery case

WSVN 7News 10/17 4:52A Kathleen Ditton

MIAMI (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged voting technology firm Smartmatic with money laundering and other crimes arising from more than $1 million in bribes that several...

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Anti-bullying parade and education event in Fort Lauderdale | PHOTOS

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/14 3:39A Amy Beth Bennett

More than a hundred local students participated in the Anti-Bullying Parade and Education Event hosted by Broward County Parks on Monday, Oct. 13, at Roosevelt Gardens Park in...

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donating $50 million to historically Black Atlanta colleges

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/13 6:35A Associated Press

By MICHAEL WARREN ATLANTA (AP) — The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a $50 million donation to Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities on Monday,...

Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights...

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/13 6:17A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A new round of layoffs at the Education Department is depleting an agency that was hit hard in the Trump...

Law aimed at punishing Trump protesters is used against UF fans who rushed football field

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/13 4:32A Olivia Evans

GAINESVILLE — Four exuberant football fans who rushed the field after the University of Florida s upset win over Texas are facing first-of-their-kind, felony trespass charges...

When human bones turn up in South Florida, this professor and her students get the call

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/13 2:00A Shira Moolten

The discovery of what appeared to be a human femur and pelvic bone might have unnerved the construction workers who unearthed them near Lake Worth Beach last week, but for Dr. Heather Walsh-Haney and...

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Krab Junkie Launches Franchise Program to Expand Cajun Seafood Concept Nationwide

Restaurant News 10/17 7:32A RestaurantNews.com

The company seeks qualified franchise partners to expand its fast-casual seafood concept across the United States Houston, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Krab Junkie , the...

Teriyaki Madness Makes Restaurant History With First Fully AI-Generated Ad Campaign, And Yes, the...

Restaurant News 10/17 6:39A RestaurantNews.com

AI-powered creative cuts production costs and expands media reach for popular Seattle-style teriyaki brand Denver, CO ( RestaurantNews.com ) Teriyaki Madness is stirring up...

Ruby Slipper Offers Free Meals to Furloughed Federal Workers

Restaurant News 10/17 5:45A RestaurantNews.com

New Orleans-inspired brunch brand supports workers affected by government shutdown New Orleans, LA ( Restaurant News Release ) Ruby Slipper , the beloved spot for everyday...

Arrowhead Grill in Glendale, Arizona, Named One of Arizona’s Best Restaurants for 2025

Restaurant News 10/17 12:48A RestaurantNews.com

Arrowhead Grill s 100% grass-fed Australian Rack of Lamb is just one reason why the restaurant maintains its superior rankings as one of the best steakhouses in Arizona and...

Stonefire Grill Delivers Irresistible Flavors With New Seasonal Menu

Restaurant News 10/16 7:08A RestaurantNews.com

Stonefire Grill Introduces Seasonal Menu & Family Four Pack Seasonally Inspired Dishes and Value-Driven Family-Friendly Meal Options Add More Craveable Tastes to Popular...

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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...

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ASK IRA: Is Heat’s Tyler Herro being too optimistic when it comes to his timetable?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/17 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Tyler Herro again said he will be back soon. Is there a reason not to believe? – Cletus. A: Because players, by nature, work with a certain confidence about overcoming...

Who has the edge? Dolphins at Browns, in battle of 1-5 teams

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/16 1:15A David Furones

Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (1-5) and Cleveland Browns (1-5) match up in six key areas ahead of Sunday s Week 7 game at Huntington Bank Field (1 p.m., CBS): When...

ASK IRA: Will this season’s Heat or 2028 Team USA be a greater challenge for Erik Spoelstra?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/16 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: It’s going to be interesting to watch Erik Spoelstra coach a team of mostly superstars in the Olympics and see what that looks like. I think Spo, like Pat Riley, like...

ASK IRA: Are the Heat too weak to compete (on the glass)?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/15 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Another season of me screaming at the TV. Year after year. Defensive rebounding isn t complicated. It s not analytics. I hear box out, effort, grit, grind, intention,...

ASK IRA: Will Dru Smith vs. Davion Mitchell be a Heat opening-night decision?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/14 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Davion Mitchell or Dru Smith filling in for Tyler Herro on opening night? – Samson. A: We probably won t know for sure until the end of the preseason about where Davion...