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Powerball jackpot soars to nearly $400 million for St. Patrick’s Day drawing

WSVN 7News 3/17 11:39A Kevin Boulandier

Are you feeling lucky for St. Patrick s Day? Another jumbo jackpot for the Powerball is up for grabs on Monday night. Powerball s top prize jumped to nearly $400 million after...

Students at Felix Varela High win contest to name Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office new horse

WSVN 7News 3/17 11:30A Kevin Boulandier

A South Florida school was named the winner of a horse name game by the Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office. Felix Varela High School in Miami was chosen as the winner of a contest to...

23-year-old woman dies following crash involving Miami police officer

WSVN 7News 3/17 9:50A Kathleen Ditton

A woman has died following a crash involving a Miami police officer over the weekend , officials said. The collision occurred at approximately 7:20 p.m., Saturday, at the...

Miami man wins $1 million prize from scratch-off game

WSVN 7News 3/17 9:21A Kathleen Ditton

A Miami man hit the jackpot when he won $1 million from a scratch-off game. Marcos Valim, 50, claimed a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery s 500X THE CASH scratch-off...

Man accused of killing 3-year-old boy in Fort Lauderdale makes court appearance

WSVN 7News 3/17 9:14A Kevin Boulandier

A man accused of killing a 3-year-old boy appeared in front of a judge. Tyler Hollins pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of first-degree murder and possession of a...

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Lawmakers: Drop rule that high schoolers pass algebra, English exams to get diplomas

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/16 11:30P Steven Walker

For more than 40 years, Florida’s public high school students have needed to pass state language arts and math exams to graduate. Now, as more students struggle to pass the...

Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended. Here’s what borrowers should know

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/14 8:58A Associated Press

By CORA LEWIS, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers. In...

Court rules against Florida parents in school gender case that gained national attention

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/14 8:37A Jim Saunders

TALLAHASSEE — Concluding that school officials’ actions did not “shock the conscience,” a divided federal appeals court this week ruled against a couple who sued the Leon...

More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/14 4:39A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s...

Perjury case of ex-Broward schools chief Robert Runcie set for trial in June

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/14 4:13A Scott Travis

Four years after his high-profile arrest on a perjury charge, former Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie may head to trial soon. Circuit Judge Martin Fein has...

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Paella and Sangria Making Experience at Bulla Gastrobar on March 26th

MIAbites 3/17 10:05A MIAbites Team

In honor of National Paella Day on March 27th, all five Bulla Gastrobar locations are hosting a Paella and Sangria Making Class on Wednesday, March 26 from 7PM - 9PM. This class will allow food lovers...

Lime House Announces Exclusive St. Patrick’s Day Menu

Restaurant News 3/17 1:55A RestaurantNews.com

Hamburg, NY  ( RestaurantNews.com )  With St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, Lime House Sushi and Ramen intends to take part in the occasion. The restaurant is...

Jollibee and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 3/17 1:23A RestaurantNews.com

Jollibee, Bun Slut, Wahlburgers, Outlaw Light Beer, and Famous Dave s lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending March 16, 2025.   1) Jollibee Launches Its...

Golden Corrals Across California Host First Responders Night

Restaurant News 3/14 7:37A RestaurantNews.com

Golden State-based locations to honor local first responders with free thank you meal Raleigh, NC  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Golden Corral invites all firefighters, police...

Goldbergs Group Expands Culinary Horizon With Addition of Pasta Mami to the Mix

Restaurant News 3/13 12:37A RestaurantNews.com

Expands portfolio to include longstanding pasta partners Atlanta, GA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Goldbergs Group , the premier food solution provider consisting of restaurants,...

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Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo speaking up amid hope the Heat can step up

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/17 7:52A Ira Winderman

NEW YORK — The to do-something portion of the equation only can be satisfied on the court, with the Miami Heat carrying a seven-game losing streak into Monday night s game...

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New Hurricanes defensive coordinator ‘brings the energy’ as he builds chemistry with players

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/17 7:23A Adam Lichtenstein

CORAL GABLES — The Hurricanes defensive players have plenty of new coaches to get to know. After defensive struggles doomed the team s efforts to make the ACC title game and...

Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to apparent injury

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/17 6:10A Associated Press

By DEBORA REY BUENOS AIRES, Argentina  — Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days due to an apparent muscle...

FAU’s Final Four team reunites in the NCAA Tournament after players, coach scattered

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/17 6:06A Associated Press

By MARK LONG GAINESVILLE — The group chat that includes Nick Boyd, Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin was buzzing Sunday night. The former Florida Atlantic starters — now...

Dolphins signing former Miami Hurricanes cornerback and first-round draft pick

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/17 6:03A David Furones

It took a week, but the Miami Dolphins finally made an acquisition at cornerback in free agency — and they created a homecoming in the process. The Dolphins agreed to terms...

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How to Make Grits

Love and Lemons 3/16 4:03A Jeanine Donofrio

We ve been on a grits kick in our house lately. Jack grew up in the South, so he has a serious soft spot for this rich, creamy corn porridge (especially when it s loaded up...

USDA Staffing Cuts Hurt Farmers and Rural Communities

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/14 5:26A Rebecca Schewe

USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. While the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not confirmed the number of employees that have already been laid off or their plans for a forthcoming “ reduction in...

Farmers Lose When Climate-Smart Partnerships are Frozen

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/14 5:05A Rebecca Schewe

Recent Executive Orders have led to the freezing of billions of dollars of already committed grant money, including funds for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC), an innovative...

NSAC Members Meet for Annual Winter Meeting

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/14 2:56A Laura Zaks

NSAC Winter Meeting 2025 As in years past, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) members gathered in Washington, DC on February 10-13, 2025, for our annual winter meeting. This event...

Black Bean Tacos

Love and Lemons 3/13 3:36A Jeanine Donofrio

These black bean tacos are a really easy, SUPER flavorful dinner. They re packed with a delicious combination of simple ingredients: black beans, pickled cabbage, cilantro,...

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