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Grass fire erupts near Monroe County; officials shut down Card Sound Road in both directions

WSVN 7News 3/18 9:52A Kevin Boulandier

A grass fire has erupted near Monroe County as the dry season continues in South Florida. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the fire along with Air Rescue. 7Skyforce...

Miami man pleads guilty to hiding $20M in Swiss accounts to evade taxes, feds say

WSVN 7News 3/18 9:25A Kathleen Ditton

A Miami man admitted in court to concealing more than $20 million in secret Swiss bank accounts over decades to evade U.S. taxes, the Justice Department announced. Dan Rotta...

Man accused of fatal crash that killed 2 people in SW Miami-Dade appears in court

WSVN 7News 3/18 9:25A Kevin Boulandier

A man accused of a deadly crash appeared in court. Joel Ricardo faced a judge Tuesday morning. According to Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office, Ricardo was behind a Feb. 4 crash in...

Florida man facing animal cruelty charges after 2 dogs found hanging from tree, sheriff’s office...

WSVN 7News 3/18 7:05A Kathleen Ditton

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Florida ( WPTV ) The St. Lucie County Sheriff s Office arrested a man on animal cruelty charges, after two dogs were found dead at his residence in Fort...

Florida man arrested for driving under the influence in Cape Coral, threatens officer

WSVN 7News 3/18 6:55A Apage

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WSVN) — A man was caught and cuffed after being spotted driving dangerously on a Florida road. Claude Gose Jr. was pulled over by Cape Coral police after he...

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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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Bee-hold: Red Robin Enters its Swicy Era with New Mike’s Hot Honey Collaboration

Restaurant News 3/18 10:49A RestaurantNews.com

New menu items will be available for a limited time starting March 24 Englewood, CO  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) has teamed up with...

International Dairy Queen Hires Art D’Elia as Chief Operating Officer

Restaurant News 3/18 10:13A RestaurantNews.com

Art D’Elia D Elia to lead DQ business in the U.S. and Canada, including nearly 275 DQ employees, 3,700 DQ franchise owners and nearly 5,000 DQ restaurants. Minneapolis, MN  (...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands Globally with New Philippines Spot

Restaurant News 3/18 9:29A RestaurantNews.com

Max Lee and John Lee with the team Authentic Texas Barbecue Takes Center Stage in Manila Manila, Philippines  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has officially...

Join Us at Old Rail Station: Prime Opportunity for Restaurant Businesses!

Restaurant News 3/18 8:43A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com )  Old Rail Station invites restaurant businesses to become part of a newly renovated, prime mixed-use development that offers flexible commercial spaces...

From Want Ad to Workforce: How Tech is Serving Up Faster Hiring and Longer Retention in Restaurants

Restaurant News 3/18 8:05A RestaurantNews.com

Automation Technology Reduces Hiring Times, Boosts Employee Engagement and Empowers Managers to Focus on Operations Washington, DC  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Between 2025 and...

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New mock drafts predict Dolphins will take talented lineman or safety

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/18 8:34A David Furones

ESPN and NFL Network released new mock drafts on Tuesday, and they ve changed which prospects they believe the Miami Dolphins will select with the 13th pick of the first round...

New Hurricanes safety Zechariah Poyser draws inspiration from his daughter

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/18 8:28A Adam Lichtenstein

CORAL GABLES — Zechariah Poyser knows he can t fail. The new Hurricanes safety, who transferred from Jacksonville State in the offseason, has someone waiting for him at home...

Denver NWSL team plans to build 14,500-seat stadium, entertainment district

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/18 7:36A Kyle Newman

DENVER — Plans are in place to bring a world-class women’s soccer stadium to the heart of Denver. The city’s National Women’s Soccer League club, which is set to begin play in 2026, plans to build a...

Tracy Morgan, on causing delay in Heat’s loss: ‘The Knicks are now 1-0 when I throw up on the...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/18 7:05A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan addressed on social media Tuesday the medical issue that had him taken from his courtside seat at Madison Square Garden during the...

A Gators 1st, Walter Clayton becomes No. 1 seed Florida’s 1st AP 1st-team All-American

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/18 6:08A Edgar Thompson

GAINESVILLE — Florida point guard Walter Clayton Jr. made basketball history at a school that s produced two national championships, All-NBA stars and top-10 draft picks. The Associated Press tabbed...

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Grits and Eggs

Love and Lemons 3/18 4:42A Jeanine Donofrio

Did you catch the guide to how to make grits I posted the other day? I m following it up with this easy grits and eggs recipe, which might be my favorite way to eat grits. As...

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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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