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Florida unemployment rate holds steady at 3.7%

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 8/15 8:28A Jim Turner

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate held at 3.7% in July, with a state economist saying demand remains high for workers. “The number of job openings is up from the same...

Mother accused of threatening parent with gun at Miami elementary school on first day of classes

WSVN 7News 8/15 4:27A Kathleen Ditton

A woman was arrested after police say she threatened to shoot another parent during a drop-off dispute at a Miami elementary school on the first day of classes for Miami-Dade...

Rapper Sean Kingston to be sentenced for $1 million fraud scheme in South Florida

WSVN 7News 8/15 4:25A Kathleen Ditton

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Rapper Sean Kingston is scheduled to be sentenced in South Florida on Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme. Kingston, whose...

Man arrested and charged with attempted murder after shooting inside Liberty City gym

WSVN 7News 8/15 4:23A Tynisa Senior

Police have made an arrest following a shooting inside a Liberty City gym. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. Thursday near 49th Street and Northwest Seventh Avenue. It...

Powerball jackpot climbs to $565 million for next drawing

WSVN 7News 8/15 4:04A Tynisa Senior

Feeling lucky? You still have a chance to win a jumbo jackpot since no one matched all the numbers in Wednesday s Powerball drawing. The grand prize has now climbed to an...

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Critics say Trump’s push for fairness in college admissions is leaving out legacy preferences

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/15 4:00A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump attempts to reshape college admissions , he’s promising a new era of fairness, with an emphasis on...

For these incarcerated students, online school has been a disaster

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/14 7:10A Associated Press

By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS, AP Education Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — To earn his freedom, 15-year-old Cayden Gillespie had to complete three school assignments a day. But school had gone virtual for...

Multiple Texas students are injured in a school bus rollover crash on the first day of class

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/14 2:04A Associated Press

LEANDER, Texas (AP) — A Texas school bus carrying more than 40 students on Wednesday rolled over after veering off a rural road on the first day of class, injuring multiple students, authorities said....

Trump administration ordered to restore some withheld grant funding to UCLA

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/13 10:08A Associated Press

By JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore millions of dollars in National Science Foundation grants it has withheld...

How Florida’s new education chief is rattling schools with public threats

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/13 6:32A Jeffrey S. Solochek

The  X post  by Florida’s education commissioner caught Hillsborough County school district officials off guard. It showed the cover of a book, “Trans Mission,” which...

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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Kicks Off Football Season with Fan-Favorite Deals

Restaurant News 8/15 12:40A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com )  Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ , is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated Football Season Menu. Founded with a passion for quality food, fun...

SPB Hospitality Appoints Robert J. Fargo as Senior Vice President of Development

Restaurant News 8/14 12:07A RestaurantNews.com

Robert Bob J. Fargo Seasoned real estate and construction executive to oversee national development pipeline for SPB s growing portfolio of brands Houston, TX  (...

Nékter Juice Bar Redefines the Future of Wellness with a Bold, Evolved Lineup of Cold-Pressed Juices...

Restaurant News 8/13 3:38A RestaurantNews.com

From Cleanse Culture to Wellness Your Way, the National Lifestyle Brand Reimagines What It Means to Feel Good Today Costa Mesa, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Nékter Juice Bar is...

Grand Opening of East Plano Paris Baguette Café on August 14 as the Brand Continues to Dominate the...

Restaurant News 8/13 3:26A RestaurantNews.com

Waleed Liaqat set to open his Paris Baguette café at 1201 East Parker Road, Suite 100, Plano, TX 75074 Plano, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Paris Baguette , the bakery café...

Dickey’s BBQ Pit Brings Texas Flavor to Enterprise, AL

Restaurant News 8/13 3:18A RestaurantNews.com

Guests can enjoy $5 Classic Sandwiches, $8 Wings, Kids Eat Free, and family fun at the new Enterprise location Enterprise, AL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is...

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ArtXSpace: Nikola Tesla Immersive Experience Promo Code CGLOVE10 for 10% OFF

Coral Gables Love 8/8 9:07A Paola Mendez

Use Promo Code CGLOVE10 for 10% OFF the ArtXSpace: Nikola Tesla Immersive Experience ArtXSpace: Nikola Tesla Immersive Experience  is an immersive space unveiling Tesla s life...

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Heat trade Haywood Highsmith to Nets (likely for nothing in return) to move below luxury tax

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/15 10:48A South Florida Sun Sentinel

MIAMI — In a move that takes the team below the punitive NBA luxury tax, the Miami Heat have traded forward Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round draft choice to the...

Heat trade player they refused to include in Kevin Durant talks before Rockets deal

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/15 9:34A The Sporting News

Miami has made a shocking about-face by dealing away a young asset.

Knicks urged to unite $160 million 5-time All-Defensive big, Jalen Brunson via trade

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/15 9:04A The Sporting News

The New York Knicks could pursue a trade to land a star center from the Miami Heat.

NBA Mock Trade Allows Victor Wembanyama to Live His Dream

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/15 8:02A Athlon Sports

The San Antonio Spurs did not have the splashiest offseason this summer, although they were incredibly productive, adding rookies Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, and also...

Miami Heat 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/15 7:09A ClutchPoints | Miami Heat News

With fans waiting to see the can t-miss Miami Heat games in the 2025-26 schedule, as it was officially released on Thursday afternoon, it s time to make some early predictions...

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Air Fryer Green Beans

Love and Lemons 8/14 2:41A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever tried cooking green beans in the air fryer? They come out lightly crisp, tender, and beautifully caramelized. And best of all, they re ready in 10 minutes. Just...

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Blistered Shishito Peppers

Love and Lemons 8/12 4:01A Jeanine Donofrio

This blistered shishito peppers recipe is the simplest summer appetizer. It relies on just 3 main ingredients—shishito peppers, salt, and oil—but it s still flavorful,...

Easy Peach Cobbler

Love and Lemons 8/10 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Peach lovers, this easy peach cobbler recipe is for you! It features a buttery biscuit topping over tons of sweet, juicy peaches. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – August!

Love and Lemons 8/5 6:54A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...

The Crowd-Pleasing Dinner I Make Every August

Love and Lemons 8/3 4:08A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Everyone goes crazy for corn and tomatoes in August, but there’s one unsung veggie that’s at its peak right now too… Eggplant! I’m planning to cook with it as much as I can...

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