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Fire crews battles flames that erupted in back of Margate home

WSVN 7News 10/9 11:02A Kevin Boulandier

Fire crews were battling fierce flames that erupted in the back of a home in Margate. Margate Fire and Coconut Creek Fire Rescue units responded to the 5500 block of Southwest...

Judge orders suspect in deadly LA wildfire to remain jailed, citing mental health concerns

WSVN 7News 10/9 10:40A Matthew Garcia

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge in Florida ordered the man charged in California s deadly Palisades Fire to remain jailed Thursday after a prosecutor said he had traits...

TD Bank to unveil Florida’s first “Dog ATM” in Coral Gables

WSVN 7News 10/9 10:34A Kathleen Ditton

TD Bank is opening Florida’s first “Dog ATM” on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, offering an interactive experience designed especially for four-legged visitors. The unique...

12 students hospitalized after pepper spray incident at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach,...

WSVN 7News 10/9 9:46A Kathleen Ditton

A pepper spray incident inside a classroom at Blanche Ely High School sent 12 students to the hospital, according to officials. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue officials said crews...

St. Petersburg to vote on flags for LGBTQ+ and Black communities after DeSantis erases murals

WSVN 7News 10/9 9:32A Kathleen Ditton

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Florida city of St. Petersburg, long a bastion of LGBTQ+ rights and mindful of its racially segregated past, is considering approval of two...

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What Florida’s push to roll back vaccines means for college students

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/7 10:00P Tribune News Service

By Lucy Marques, Tampa Bay Times Florida colleges and universities may soon be the only ones in the country without vaccine mandates. State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo...

How to Use a 5th Grade Halloween Escape Room in Your Classroom

Teaching in the Heart of Florida 10/5 8:00P Rissa

October 6, 2025 Halloween week in the classroom is always… a lot. The moment kids walk through the door, they’re buzzing about costumes, candy, and Halloween trick-or-treating plans. You’ve still got...

Florida again leads U.S. in book bans in 2024-25, free speech group says

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/2 7:15A Steven Walker

Florida leads the U.S. in school book bans in the most recent school year, marking the third straight year the state topped an annual list compiled by free speech group PEN...

A student ‘womb service’ works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/2 6:55A Associated Press

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO CHICAGO (AP) — College student Maya Roman has the handoff down to a science: a text message, a walk to a designated site, and a paper bag delivered with condoms and Plan B...

Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/2 5:07A Associated Press

By AAMER MADHANI and COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for...

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Ruby Slipper Serves Up Limited-Time Fall Menu Stacked With Pumpkin, Chai and Southern Classics

Restaurant News 10/9 9:32A RestaurantNews.com

New Orleans-inspired brunch concept serves indulgent bites, lighter options and a new seasonal cocktail Oct. 8 – Dec. 2 New Orleans, LA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Brunch meets...

Rita’s Accelerates Growth with Strategic Corporate Investment and Sunbelt Market Seeding

Restaurant News 10/9 9:00A RestaurantNews.com

Frozen treat concept marks milestone with Savannah acquisition, launches drive-thru-focused strategy to build and resell regional portfolios Philadelphia, PA (...

Sixty Vines Opens in Gaithersburg Monday October 13

Restaurant News 10/9 8:31A RestaurantNews.com

Sustainable wine country-inspired restaurant opening next week in Downtown Crown Gaithersburg, MD ( RestaurantNews.com ) The wait is over! Sixty Vines , the restaurant...

Move Over, Pumpkin Spice: Ziggi’s Coffee Launches Mike’s Hot Honey Latte

Restaurant News 10/9 7:57A RestaurantNews.com

Latest Fall Coffee Flavor Gets a Swicy Upgrade Denver, CO ( RestaurantNews.com ) Move over, pumpkin spice. There’s a new fall flavor stealing the spotlight. Ziggi’s Coffee...

Taco ‘Bout Sweet: Tacotarian Launches KLIMON Desserts

Restaurant News 10/9 7:09A RestaurantNews.com

Award-winning plant-based Mexican concept launches indulgent new menu items featuring KLIMON dairy-free ice cream Las Vegas, NV ( RestaurantNews.com ) Known for shaking up...

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Cook This: Smashed Beef Kebab With Garlic Yogurt

The Wordy Girl 10/2 9:54A The Wordy Girl

Fellow short order cooks (ahem, I m looking at YOU!), do not sleep on the New York Times recipe posts. That is an order! I stumbled The post Cook This: Smashed Beef Kebab With Garlic Yogurt appeared...

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Davion Mitchell set to return; Spoelstra addresses Heat’s latest addition

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/10 7:54A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — The frustrating wait is over for Davion Mitchell, with the guard who was re-signed in free agency cleared to return to action in the Heat s Sunday exhibition against...

Can the 2025 Dolphins rebound from 1-4 start like the 2016 Dolphins?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/10 6:32A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — It’s a natural question, one borne out of turning disappointment into a near miracle. Can the 2025 Dolphins, with their disappointing 1-4 record, get hot,...

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa (hip, thumb) appears on schedule to play vs. Chargers

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/10 6:11A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice due to hip and left (throwing) thumb ailments, will start Sunday against...

For No. 25 Seminoles, running the ball is key vs. Pitt (and every week)

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/10 5:51A Bob Ferrante

TALLAHASSEE — When No. 25 Florida State runs, the rest of the pieces fall into place. When the Seminoles can’t run, there’s no foundation for the offense. FSU showed its...

Game time: Fast facts, odds, keys to No. 25 FSU vs. Pittsburgh

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/10 5:18A Bob Ferrante

No. 25 Florida State vs. Pittsburgh Where: Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee When: Saturday, noon TV: ESPN Weather: 78 degrees, 20% rain chance Favorite: FSU by 10.5...