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Teen accused of biting victim’s ear off during fight on beach in Southwest Florida

WSVN 7News 3/20 8:34A Kathleen Ditton

FORT MYERS BEACH, Florida ( WBBH ) A chaotic Fort Myers Beach altercation resulted in one person losing his ear and another being arrested by Lee County deputies. According to...

DeSantis warns he has ‘tools’ including suspending local officials if they don’t cooperate with ICE

WSVN 7News 3/20 8:28A Kevin Boulandier

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday his office has tools including suspending officials from office to compel local governments to cooperate with...

Search underway for 26-year-old woman last seen in August in Pompano Beach

WSVN 7News 3/20 6:47A Kathleen Ditton

Authorities are searching for a 26-year-old woman who was last seen in August in Pompano Beach. According to BSO, Savannah Lyon was last seen near the 1400 block of Powerline...

Florida middle school teacher under investigation after footage shows her choking student

WSVN 7News 3/20 6:25A Apage

EUSTIS, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida teacher has been relocated pending investigation following accusations of her choking a middle school student. 12-year-old Ky lin Williams says...

Florida first responders reunite nearly five years later with boy they delivered on boat

WSVN 7News 3/20 5:43A Apage

CLEARWATER, Florida (WFTS) Almost five years later, Clearwater first responders reunited with the boy they helped deliver on a boat. “Aiden is very much into sports. He’s very...

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University of Amsterdam ends student exchange with Hebrew U, saying it’s complicit with Israeli...

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/19 4:50A Shira Li Bartov

The University of Amsterdam has suspended a student exchange with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, saying the institution has failed to distance itself from human rights...

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...

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Celebrate Easter with the Return of Farmhouse Feasts at Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen

Restaurant News 3/20 10:23A RestaurantNews.com

Families can find complete meals to go for a delicious Easter Meal New Albany, OH  ( RestaurantNews.com ) WHAT: This year, Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen is bringing back their...

Let TooJay’s Do the Cooking this Passover

Restaurant News 3/20 3:02A RestaurantNews.com

Beef Brisket with Potato Pancakes Dine-in and catering available at all 19 locations throughout Florida West Palm Beach, FL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  This Passover, enjoy...

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Introduces Mountain-Sized Pizzas to Greater Green Bay Area With Bellevue...

Restaurant News 3/20 1:59A RestaurantNews.com

Mountain Mike s Pizza Opens in Bellevue, Wisconsin Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Boosts Midwest Presence with Second Badger State Location Irvine, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com...

Toastique Set To Expand to Laredo, TX in Spring of 2025

Restaurant News 3/20 12:53A RestaurantNews.com

The vibrant gourmet toast, cold-pressed juice, and coffee bar, Toastique is planning to open its first Laredo, TX location at 1119 Fenwick Drive in spring 2025. Husband and...

BIGGBY COFFEE Celebrates 30 Years with a 95-Cent Caramel Marvel Latte on March 26

Restaurant News 3/20 12:43A RestaurantNews.com

The high-energy coffee brand is inviting fans to celebrate three decades of love, community and great coffee with a special throwback deal. East Lansing, MI  (...

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LA Olympics head says 2028 games will be a catalyst for rebuild. Count on Kendrick Lamar too

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/20 7:23A Associated Press

By GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP Sports Writer COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) — After deadly fires devastated much of Los Angeles , organizers of the 2028 Olympics told the IOC on Thursday...

A look at injuries that could shape the men’s NCAA Tournament and the brackets of millions of...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/20 7:17A Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA, AP Basketball Writer WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The chances of Houston cutting down the nets at the Final Four in a few weeks could depend on the uncertain status...

Orlando’s Denzel Aberdeen patiently crafts critical role with No. 1 seed Gators

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/20 6:00A Edgar Thompson

GAINESVILLE — Denzel Aberdeen never questioned his decision to play at Florida , something then- incoming coach Todd Golden was happy to hear when they first met the spring of 2022. We were kind of...

Dolphins re-sign run-stuffing nose tackle who started 15 games last season

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/20 4:40A Chris Perkins

The Dolphins , who need to rebuild their interior defensive line, took a step in that direction Thursday by re-signing run-stuffing nose tackle Benito Jones, who had 24...

Chris Perkins: Here’s how the Dolphins can build a game-changing defense

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/20 4:26A Chris Perkins

Imagine the possibilities if the Dolphins built a game-changing defense, the type of defense that won the Super Bowl for Philadelphia and fueled Kansas City’s attempt for a...

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Farmers Speak Out on the Devastating Impact of USDA Funding Freeze

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/20 10:48A Laura Zaks

Farmer Patrick Brown speaking at a recent NSAC virtual briefing On March 6, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) hosted a virtual briefing: Impact in the Field – How the USDA Funding...

Carrot Muffins

Love and Lemons 3/20 3:32A Jeanine Donofrio

These carrot muffins combine two of my favorite things: carrot cake and muffins! They re moist, fluffy, and warmly spiced, with plenty of grated carrots, chewy raisins, and...

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...

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