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MDSO issues safety tips for motorcyclists, warn of street takeovers ahead of MLK Day weekend

WSVN 7News 1/14 6:06A Tynisa Senior

Law enforcement officials are issuing a new initiative to combat a dangerous street takeover tradition where motorcyclists ride their ATVs and dirt bikes on the highways to...

Dash cam video shows pursuit that ended with 2 arrested in Fort Lauderdale

WSVN 7News 1/14 5:49A Tynisa Senior

Newly released dashcam footage shows the trooper chase in Fort Lauderdale that concluded in a rollover crash and two people behind bars. The wild ride led authorities to...

Crews cap ruptured gas line above Henry E. Kinney Tunnel in Fort Lauderdale

WSVN 7News 1/14 5:23A Tynisa Senior

Crews fixed a ruptured gas line just above the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday morning. Lanes were shut down in both directions as crews worked to secure the...

Florida boy, 8, dies after being attacked by 2 loose dogs

WSVN 7News 1/14 4:42A Kathleen Ditton

DELAND, Fla. (AP) — An 8-year-old boy in central Florida died after he was attacked by two dogs near the entrance of a subdivision, authorities said. The boy was attacked by...

Bicyclist struck in fatal hit-and-run on I-95 at Pembroke Road

WSVN 7News 1/14 3:19A Tynisa Senior

A bicyclist was fatally struck in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 at Pembroke Road early Tuesday morning, closing the off-ramp and prompting a swift response from...

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Florida bill would ban students in the US without legal permission from some public universities

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 1/14 8:34A Kate Payne

TALLAHASSEE — A Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some public colleges and universities from admitting immigrants who are in the country without legal...

Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness plan

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 1/13 5:44A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student...

Some US lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plans

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 1/13 4:56A Associated Press

By MORIAH BALINGIT, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms ,...

Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 1/9 5:42A Associated Press

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JOCELYN GECKER of The Associated Press, WILLIESHA MORRIS of AL.com, and KEVIN RICHERT of Idaho Education News Nearly a decade ago, intense...

Lawmaker wants to reverse parts of Florida’s controversial teacher merit pay law

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 1/3 8:15A Steven Walker

A GOP state senator wants to nix Florida’s merit pay requirement for teachers, unwinding the first-in-the-nation policy pushed into law by Republicans, but fiercely opposed by...

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PINCHO Wins People’s Choice Award for Best Burger at Great American Bash

Restaurant News 1/14 7:47A RestaurantNews.com

PINCHO co-founder Otto Othman with Director of Culinary Adrian Sanchez. The Latin-inspired burger and kebab concept won the crowd with proceeds from the event benefitting the...

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom Kicks Off National Pizza Week with a Touchdown of Specials

Restaurant News 1/14 5:11A RestaurantNews.com

Iconic taproom offers exclusive deals for sports fanatics and loyalty members Houston, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom is sharing an exclusive offer...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Spotlights New Ownership with Grand Re-Opening in Palm Springs with $1.99...

Restaurant News 1/14 3:01A RestaurantNews.com

Join the fun and enjoy great deals, exciting events, and mouthwatering BBQ at Dickey s Barbecue Pit in Palm Springs! Palm Springs, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) The aroma of...

Crust Pizza Co. Named Among the Top Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Ranking

Restaurant News 1/14 2:24A RestaurantNews.com

The Texas-based pizza chain debuted on Entrepreneur s annual list this year at No. 468, recognized for its growth, financial strength and brand power. Houston, TX (...

Nick the Greek Reaches 80 Locations With Mountain View Opening

Restaurant News 1/14 1:21A RestaurantNews.com

Nick the Greek Now Open in Mountain View, California Leading Greek Chain Sustains Fast Growth with Latest Bay Area Opening San Jose, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Nick the Greek...

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Top 5 Blankets You Need To Know

The Wordy Girl 1/7 7:27A The Wordy Girl

Call me crazy (I ve been called worse) but when it comes to pillows, olive oil, eye masks, water and blankets — I m a self-professed expert. The post Top 5 Blankets You Need...

LAHH Salon Opens in Bay Harbour

The Wordy Girl 1/6 7:24A The Wordy Girl

Looking for a new do or blowout wrapped in a modern-and-minimalist aesthetic? If you answered yes, look no further than freshly minted LAHH Salon in The post LAHH Salon Opens in Bay Harbour appeared...

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Ex-Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson finds next landing spot

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 1/14 10:19A David Furones

The NFL career of former Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson will continue in Pittsburgh. Thompson was signed to a futures contract with the Steelers, the team and his...

Dave Hyde: Time for Miami Heat to take acceptable loss and trade Jimmy Butler

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 1/14 8:53A Dave Hyde

TRADE JIMMY BUTLER NOW. TAKE THE LOSS, PAT RILEY. PARDON ME FOR … being so loud, but I’m typing this column with overcaffeinated fingers thanks to a latte at Jimmy Butler’s...

Free agency of Dolphins’ Jevon Holland will be one to watch this offseason

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 1/14 7:45A David Furones

MIAMI GARDENS — Will the Miami Dolphins keep safety Jevon Holland for the coming years or will he be the latest in homegrown talent that escapes the team after his rookie...

Meeting with Arison the expected next step for Butler as Heat suspension draws to close

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 1/14 7:15A Ira Winderman

With the Miami Heat s seven-game unpaid suspension of forward Jimmy Butler scheduled to be completed with Wednesday night s game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.Com...

Quiet DeLand freshman RB Taihj Moore is the next big thing | Football Insider

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 1/14 5:38A Chris Hays

Taihj Moore is not flamboyant. He s not a self-promoter. He never would tell you is that he is the next big thing in Central Florida high school football. But he is. The quiet, unassuming freshman...