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O, Miami Poetry Festival expanding to Broward with beer party in Dania Beach

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 4/12 1:30A Phillip Valys

Is it too soon to call it O, Broward? O, Miami, the long-running literary festival that puts random acts of poetry into public spaces every April, is adding its lyrical touch to a brand-new beer...

City of Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes dies at 80

WSVN 7News 4/11 2:10A Tynisa Senior

City of Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes, who dedicated his life to public service, has died. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Miami City...

Central Florida teacher set to lose job after addressing student by chosen name; students protest...

WSVN 7News 4/11 1:00A Apage

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — Dozens of students of a Central Florida high school are protesting the treatment of a teacher after she addressed a transgender student by their...

I-95 ‘is a horror.’ Should Florida let drivers have higher speed limits on interstates?

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 4/11 1:00A Anthony Man

Legislative proposals to increase speed limits on Florida interstate and other highways are cruising to passage. If the speed limits are increased, even by the proposed 5 mph,...

Mayor Levine-Cava set to address county decision to remove fluoride from water

WSVN 7News 4/11 12:28A Apage

Miami-Dade Mayor Levine-Cava is set to host a press conference to discuss the conversation regarding fluoride in the county s drinking water. In recent weeks, Miami-Dade...

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Broward schools look to staff cuts as enrollment shrinks. Here’s what to know.

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/12 9:55P Scott Travis

After years of dwindling enrollment, the Broward School District may finally be getting serious about shrinking. Both Superintendent Howard Hepburn and School Board member...

Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/11 6:48A Associated Press

By MICHAEL CASEY and ALEXA ST. JOHN BOSTON (AP) — Looking to cut pollution from its fleet of diesel-burning school buses, an Oklahoma school district last year doubled its electric vehicles. Related...

Pump down the volume: Video game headsets lead to hearing loss for younger people

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/11 4:20A Uma Raja

Despite being a hearing aid specialist himself, Joe Gallagher spent three years convinced that his wife couldn’t stop mumbling. A hearing test proved that he had developed...

Florida universities’ campus police to partner with ICE on immigration enforcement

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/10 3:48A Divya Kumar

Campus police at the universities of Florida and South Florida are among those that have signed on as law enforcement partners with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement....

UF international student detained by immigration agents is now back in Colombia

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/9 8:48A Bea Lunardini

GAINESVILLE — The University of Florida international student arrested near campus and sent to an immigration detention center has returned to Colombia, according to a new statement from his mother...

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Hop Into Flavor with Dickey’s Easter ‘Cue Collection and BUNNYCUE Deal

Restaurant News 4/10 10:51A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrate the season with 20% off festive family packs, available for a limited time Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) This Easter, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is making mealtime...

Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises Record-Breaking $30 Million in March for Local Charities

Restaurant News 4/10 8:41A RestaurantNews.com

Jersey Mike s Founder and CEO Peter Cancro celebrates the 15th Annual Day of Giving in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. Manasquan, NJ ( RestaurantNews.com ) Jersey Mike’s Subs and...

Off The Hook Reels In Shrimp Season with TABASCO Pepper Jelly Sauce

Restaurant News 4/10 7:46A RestaurantNews.com

Quick-casual seafood restaurant partners with iconic Louisiana brand for exclusive shrimp creations, available now through June 2 Baton Rouge, LA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Off...

Fresh Ways to Frosty: Wendy’s Reimagines Famous Dessert with April Launch of Frosty Swirls and May...

Restaurant News 4/10 3:32A RestaurantNews.com

Wendy s is offering even more ways to love Frosty with new sauces and mix-ins, including OREO cookie pieces and Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers pieces Dublin, OH (...

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Maintains Impressive Growth Trajectory Throughout Q1

Restaurant News 4/10 12:20A RestaurantNews.com

Mountain Mike s Pizza Celebrates Successful Q1 2025 Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain and National Pizza Player Builds on Strong 2024 Momentum Irvine, CA ( RestaurantNews.com...

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Cook This: Lemon Cream Sauce Smothered Chicken and Orzo

The Wordy Girl 4/9 11:05A The Wordy Girl

I’m a huge fan of Half-Baked Harvest’s recipes and this Lemon Cream Sauce Smothered Chicken and Orzo recipe recently caught my eye. Long story short? The post Cook This: Lemon Cream Sauce Smothered...

Best Drag Brunch in Miami: R House Wynwood

Coral Gables Love 4/7 6:21A Paola Mendez

Have you been to the Drag Brunch at @rhousewynwood ? Known for its rowdy drag brunches, R House Wynwood is the place to be on the weekends. Spend an unforgettable afternoon...

Read This: Margo’s Got Money Troubles

The Wordy Girl 4/3 4:37A The Wordy Girl

Need a good, solid laugh? We all do! Duh. For a smart, witty look at money, internet fame and power, seek out Margo s Got Money The post Read This: Margo s Got Money Troubles appeared first on The...

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What’s next for Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/13 3:42A Adam Lichtenstein

CORAL GABLES — The Miami Hurricanes finished their spring practice slate with their spring game on Saturday , and their new transfer quarterback has yet to throw a pass ....

Heat’s closing schedule a reminder of impact of rookie centers such as Kel’el Ware

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/13 3:29A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — If nothing else, through the ups and downs, the closing stretch of the Miami Heat s regular season offered a reminder that big men still can matter in today s NBA and...

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ASK IRA: Is pushing forward for a Cavaliers series a fool’s errand for the Heat?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/12 10:05P Ira Winderman

Q: Am I being delusional when I say we can beat the Cavs in a seven-game series? – Lou. A: I m not sure about delusional, but you are getting way ahead of yourself, with the...

Related: ASK IRA: Is pushing forward for a Cavaliers series a fool’s errand for the Heat? Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports

Volkanovski claims featherweight belt at UFC 314 in Miami with unanimous decision over Lopes

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/12 7:33P Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — Title fights are nothing new to Alexander Volkanovski. His featherweight bout early Sunday morning against Diego Lopes was his 10th championship fight in a row,...

Heat sitting Herro, Adebayo, numerous others Sunday against Wizards

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 4/12 11:02A South Florida Sun Sentinel

MIAMI – As expected, Sunday will be a day of rest for the Miami Heat’s primary rotation components ahead of Wednesday night’s win-or-go-home road play-in game against the...