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Police search for 2 accused of armed robbery at Wilton Manors smoke shop

WSVN 7News 4/17 11:59A Kathleen Ditton

Police are searching for two people who were captured on surveillance cameras committing an armed robbery in Wilton Manors. According to Wilton Manors Police, the robbery...

Construction worker hospitalized after falling from Miami Beach home

WSVN 7News 4/17 11:48A Matthew Garcia

A construction worker was taken to the hospital after suffering a frightening fall in Miami Beach. The fall occurred Thursday at a home near Palm Avenue and Fountain Street on...

MDSO hits brakes on school district’s traffic violation program after drivers cited for legal...

WSVN 7News 4/17 11:47A Rubén Rosario

The Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office hit the brakes on a road safety program. Officials on Thursday said that the Miami-Dade school district s traffic violation program, started in...

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired hosts Beeping Easter Egg Hunt

WSVN 7News 4/17 11:33A Rubén Rosario

It was an egg-citing day for children suffering from vision problems. The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired hosted its annual Beeping Easter Egg Hunt,...

Woman hospitalized after car crashes into fence, hits North Miami Beach house

WSVN 7News 4/17 11:20A Rubén Rosario

A woman was taken to the hospital after a car crashed through a fence and hit the side of a home in North Miami Beach. North Miami Beach Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue...

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FSU issues ‘shelter in place’ notice on Tallahassee campus after active shooter report

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/17 6:39A Kathy Laskowski

TALLAHASSEE — Police are responding to Florida State University early Thursday afternoon after reports of an active shooter on campus. A shelter-in-place notice was issued by...

How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universities

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/17 6:36A Associated Press

By ADAM GELLER, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The showdown between the Trump administration and Harvard University is spotlighting bare-knuckled politics and big dollar figures. But in the battle...

Trump administration takes aim at Harvard’s international students and tax-exempt status

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/17 4:37A Associated Press

By ANNIE MA, JOCELYN GECKER and COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump s administration has escalated its ongoing battle with Harvard , threatening to revoke the...

Tennessee’s GOP leads the fight to deny public education to children without documents

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/17 2:07A Associated Press

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and KRISTIN M. HALL, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Damian Felipe Jimenez has many dreams about his future — he could be a restaurant owner, a scientist or maybe...

Harvard stands to lose $2.2 billion in federal funding. Researchers fear science will suffer

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/16 6:06A Associated Press

By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS, AP Education Writer CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — In a high-stakes standoff, President Donald Trump’s administration says it will freeze $2.2 billion in...

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Newk’s Eatery Welcomes Spring With Fresh Flavors and Fan-Favorite Dishes

Restaurant News 4/16 9:19A RestaurantNews.com

Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar Salad Beloved eatery makes Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar Salad a permanent menu item and highlights seasonal offerings Jackson, MS (...

Skip the Fees, Stack the Rewards: Ruby Slipper & Ruby Sunshine Launch Loyalty App

Restaurant News 4/16 7:38A RestaurantNews.com

New app allows guests to earn free food, order directly and celebrate brunch born in New Orleans New Orleans, LA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine are...

Grand Opening Celebration of Holmdel Paris Baguette Café on April 19 as the Brand Continues to...

Restaurant News 4/16 4:03A RestaurantNews.com

Jackson Pan and Co. have recently opened their Paris Baguette café at 2111 NJ 35 Ste 25A, Holmdel NJ 07733 Holmdel, NJ ( RestaurantNews.com ) Paris Baguette , the bakery...

Krystal Celebrates Opening of First Location in Tyler

Restaurant News 4/16 3:28A RestaurantNews.com

Iconic Southern brand kicks off a new era of growth with strategic expansion into high-traffic, non-traditional spaces Tyler, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Krystal , the...

National Poke and Boba Franchise Expands to Sierra Vista – Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar Brings its First...

Restaurant News 4/16 3:22A RestaurantNews.com

The new Arizona location is now in development, bringing affordable, healthy options to the military-centric community for the very first time. Scottsdale, AZ (...

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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...

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Panthers rest, wait on Tkachuk’s status before facing Tampa Bay; forward suspended

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/17 8:22A Adam Lichtenstein

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Panthers have plenty of time to catch their breath and regroup before their first-round playoff series against the rival Lightning starts. Florida and...

Panthers first-round playoff schedule vs. Lightning released

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/17 7:23A Kathy Laughlin

Although the Stanley Cup playoffs begin on Saturday, the Florida Panthers will have more time to rest and get healthy before beginning defense of their title. The Panthers...

Heat's Tyler Herro makes 'obvious' declaration after destroying Bulls in play-in

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 4/17 6:58A ClutchPoints | Miami Heat News

As the Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls, 109-90, on Wednesday to move on in the NBA Play-In Tournament, the next challenge for them will be the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night...

2025 NBA Play-In Tournament: How to watch, full game schedule and more

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 4/17 6:28A Yahoo Sports

Ahead of the NBA playoffs, it s time for the Play-In Tournament — here s what you need to know.

Heat head to Atlanta hoping not to go south in play-in round, ‘job’s not finished’

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/17 5:43A Ira Winderman

ATLANTA — With Thursday s flight from Chicago to Atlanta, the Miami Heat are halfway home. And yet, the last thing they want to see is the next step of this trip going south....