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7-year-old Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital patient surprised with circus extravaganza

WSVN 7News 8/23 7:03P Rubén Rosario

A special 7-year-old girl received a special surprise when a nonprofit on a mission to uplift young patients like her turned her room at Joe DiMaggio Children s Hospital into...

Man charged with with grand theft auto after car stolen in Coral Gables

NBCMiami.com (Local) 8/23 7:21A Julian Quintana and Briana Truji

An 18-year-old man is facing several charges after a car was stolen in Coral Gables and then abandoned in Coconut Grove.

Related: 2 in custody after Coral Gables stolen car suspects bail out in Coconut Grove: Cops NBCMiami.com (Local)

DeSantis’ attack on this Florida congressional district could have sweeping implications

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 8/23 1:00A Anthony Man

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has highlighted the gang-fueled violence plaguing Haiti, and condemned efforts to expel Haitian refugees living in the U.S. She called attention to the purging of...

Backlogged cases in Florida reflect crippled federal immigration court system

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 8/22 5:55A Katelyn Ferral

Florida has been a top partner in executing President Donald Trump’s deportation agenda — finding and detaining people who are in the country illegally. Florida also leads in...

How Hurricane Erin can affect sea turtle nests and hatchlings

WSVN 7News 8/22 4:32A Tynisa Senior

JUNO BEACH, Florida (WPBF) Even though Hurricane Erin is hundreds of miles east of Florida, our beaches are feeling the effects this week. Not only are we nearing the peak of...

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Proposal lists 34 Broward schools ‘to be addressed’ as enrollment declines

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/24 12:45A Scott Travis

A new effort to grapple with dwindling enrollment in Broward schools could impact 34 schools, some of which may be recommended for closure. The School Board is scheduled to...

Privacy and civil rights groups urge US colleges to end campus surveillance to protect protesters

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/21 9:13A Associated Press

By ADAM GELLER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A coalition of more than 30 privacy and civil rights groups called on U.S. universities Thursday to dismantle campus...

Students face new cellphone restrictions in 17 states as school year begins

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/21 3:33A Associated Press

By JEFF AMY, Associated Press Jamel Bishop is seeing a big change in his classrooms as he begins his senior year at Doss High School in Louisville, Kentucky, where cellphones are now banned during...

Broward schools may expand program where officers live on campus

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/20 4:02A Scott Travis

A program that allows police officers to live on Broward school campuses will continue and may even expand, the School Board decided Tuesday, overruling a decision made by...

Florida sues textbook companies, claiming they overcharged some schools

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/19 5:47A Skyler Swisher

Florida officials are accusing two publishers of systematically overcharging some school districts for textbooks, including more than $279,000 billed to Osceola County schools. The state is taking...

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James Beard Foundation Taste America: Miami 2025

MIAbites 8/24 11:58A MIAbites Team

SAVE THE DATE and PLAN AHEAD! The James Beard Foundation®, the organization behind the prestigious James Beard Awards®, announces that its celebrated Taste America culinary series returns to Miami...

Miami Spice: Toro Toro at The InterContinental Miami

MIAbites 8/24 9:43A Lilia Temple

Located in downtown Miami, inside the InterContinental Hotel, Toro Toro is a vibrant Pan-Latin steakhouse by celebrated chef Richard Sandoval, who also has a sister location in Dubai. The decor of...

Fresh Feed: This Week’s Best Bites from the RestaurantNews.com Feed

Restaurant News 8/24 12:57A RestaurantNews.com

This week s Best Bites from the RestaurantNews.com Feed spotlight dining trends from horror-themed haunts in Ohio and Elvis Presley s favorite Memphis spots to California s...

Paris Baguette Celebrates 250th Café Opening in Frederick, Maryland, Accelerating Expansion and...

Restaurant News 8/20 12:54A RestaurantNews.com

Global bakery café franchise doubles down on growth with milestone opening, bringing expertly crafted pastries, coffee, and community-focused experiences to neighborhoods...

Nick the Greek Brings Authentic Greek Street Food to Lee’s Summit

Restaurant News 8/19 12:51A RestaurantNews.com

Nick the Greek Now Open in Lee s Summit, Missouri Fast-Growing Chain Grows Kansas City Presence with Third Area Location San Jose, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Nick the Greek ,...

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Here’s what we learned about the Dolphins during training camp and preseason games

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/24 7:30A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — Training camp and preseason games are finished for the Miami Dolphins . The next key date is Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline to cut the roster from 90 players to 53...

Dave Hyde: Dolphins 101 — They’re going with the kids this season

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/24 6:11A Dave Hyde

MIAMI GARDENS — One of the many things Ollie Gordon II learned during his first NFL preseason came in the immediate aftermath of Saturday night s game against the Jacksonville...

ASK IRA: Should Heat consider the availability of Malik Beasley to upgrade 3-point shooting?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/24 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: In order to consolidate FBI investigations, would the Heat consider waiving Simone and using the savings to sign Malik Beasley? He apparently was found of no wrongdoing. I...

Ira Winderman: What’s next for revamped Heat? EuroBasket could offer intriguing insights.

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/23 11:30P South Florida Sun Sentinel

MIAMI — The games that matter for the Miami Heat officially don’t begin until the Oct. 22 season opener against the Orlando Magic. And yet meaningful basketball for the Heat...

Maryland’s St. Frances Academy runs for 318 yards, throttles Chaminade-Madonna

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/23 7:35P Gary Curreri

St. Frances Academy (Maryland) ran for more than 210 yards in the first half in running past Chaminade-Madonna 42-13 at St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday night in the Broward...

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Fresh Tomato Sauce

Love and Lemons 8/24 2:48A Jeanine Donofrio

For me, making this homemade tomato sauce recipe is one of the highlights of late summer. Like bruschetta or a good Caprese salad, it s something I only make at this time of...

Creemees, Community, and Coalition: NSAC’s Summer Meeting in Stowe, Vermont

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 8/22 3:42A Laura Zaks

The hills are alive with the Sound of NSAC As we do every summer, NSAC coalition members recently gathered for our summer meeting, from August 4-7, in Stowe, Vermont. Located some 25 miles east of...

Moscow Mule

Love and Lemons 8/21 3:39A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever made a Moscow mule? Served in a copper mug, this cocktail looks fancy, but don t be fooled. With just three ingredients—vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime...

The Healthy Breakfast I’m Making On Repeat

Love and Lemons 8/19 5:51A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

We’ve been spending August at our cottage in Michigan, where we’ve had a steady stream of guests. My mom, my sister, close friends… Every time someone comes to town, we go...

No Bake Cookies

Love and Lemons 8/17 3:30A Jeanine Donofrio

Who else loves no bake cookies?! Made with simple ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and cocoa powder, these classic treats are chewy, fudgy, and packed with delicious...

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