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Top Stories: ➊ – State agrees to drop charge in ex-Broward schools chief Runcie’s perjury case (Monday), ➋ – How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid (Tuesday)

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EL AL suspends all flights, including Florida trips, after Israel stages Iran attacks

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 6/13 8:14A David Lyons

EL AL Israel Airlines suspended all of its flights on Friday after the nation s armed forces launched a series of air attacks against Iran to destroy that country s nuclear...

Border Patrol will be at the Club World Cup, says it’s routine to provide security for such events

WSVN 7News 6/13 6:15A Tynisa Senior

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it regularly provides security at big sporting events in response to questions about the agency s presence at the FIFA Club World Cup...

Fans don’t appear to be snatching up tickets to the Club World Cup

WSVN 7News 6/13 5:41A Patrick Chalvire

If slashed ticket prices, closed stadium sections and moved seats are any indication, fans aren t exactly clamoring to attend the Club World Cup. The tournament opens Saturday...

Central Florida woman returns home after being detained in Texas ICE facility

WSVN 7News 6/13 4:36A Apage

Jennifer Rodriguez, a Colombian immigrant who sought asylum in the United States in 2022, is finally home after being wrongfully detained for two months in a Texas ICE...

Former NFL player Antonio Brown faces attempted murder charge after fight in Miami

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 6/13 4:34A Shira Moolten

Former NFL star Antonio Brown is accused of trying to kill a man with a gun he took from a security staffer outside a celebrity boxing event in Miami, according to a newly...

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Supreme Court win for girl with epilepsy expected to make disability lawsuits against schools...

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 6/12 7:57A Associated Press

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — A teenage girl with a rare form of epilepsy won a unanimous Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that’s expected to make it easier for...

How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 6/10 4:43A Associated Press

By SHARON LURYE, Associated Press Education Writer It was an unusual question coming from a police officer. Heather Brady was napping at home in San Francisco on a Sunday...

USF backed in fight over campus shutdown during COVID pandemic

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 6/9 5:37A Jim Saunders

TALLAHASSEE — As the Florida Supreme Court ponders a similar case, a circuit judge last week backed the University of South Florida in a dispute about whether students should...

State agrees to drop charge in ex-Broward schools chief Runcie’s perjury case

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 6/9 4:09A Scott Travis

A high-profile, four-year effort to convict former Broward Superintendent Robert Runcie of a felony perjury charge ended with a whimper Monday as state prosecutors agreed to...

Broward schools chief auditor should be fired, School Board member says

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 6/7 1:00A Scott Travis

The chief auditor for Broward schools should be fired, said one School Board member, who wrote a scathing evaluation. Dave Rhodes, who was hired as chief auditor last year,...

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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Named to Fast Casual’s 2025 Top 100 Movers & Shakers List for 5th Consecutive...

Restaurant News 6/12 11:07P RestaurantNews.com

Crave Continues to Lead the Fast Casual Sector with Innovation, Growth, and Exceptional Guest Experiences Miami, FL ( RestaurantNews.com ) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ , a...

Surcheros Father’s Day: How One Dad Sparked a Love for Business and Burritos in His Sons

Restaurant News 6/12 6:31A RestaurantNews.com

Alpharetta, GA ( RestaurantNews.com ) For Surcheros franchisee and Georgia-based dad, Kyle Cullars, every day feels like Father’s Day. That’s because he runs a growing...

Pokeworks Partners with Qu to Modernize POS, Boost Operational Efficiency, and Accelerate Franchise...

Restaurant News 6/12 5:07A RestaurantNews.com

Qu s Unified Commerce Platform to Bolster Pokeworks Operations and Support Future Innovation Arlington, VA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Qu , the leading provider of cloud-based...

Savory Fund Invests in Hawkers – Igniting a Bold New Era for the Asian Street Food Icon

Restaurant News 6/12 4:17A RestaurantNews.com

The cult-favorite concept known for big flavors and high energy kicks off a monumental expansion with Savory Fund Lehi, UT / Orlando, FL ( RestaurantNews.com ) Woks are hot,...

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Expands to Old Bridge with New Restaurant

Restaurant News 6/12 3:28A RestaurantNews.com

The brand known for timeless flavors and exceptional service celebrated grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and all-day fundraiser for Calvary Chapel Old Bridge Old...

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Dion Lee, From Fitting to Farewell

Ria Michelle 6/3 11:21A Ria

I had the chance to attend the grand opening of Dion Lee’s Miami store in the Design District. It was a surreal experience; they invited me to a private fitting where I selected a full Dion Lee look...

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Reds pitcher Wade Miley accused in court documents of being drug supplier for the late Tyler Skaggs

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 6/13 12:08P Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley is accused in court documents of providing drugs to the late Tyler Skaggs, a Los Angeles Angels pitcher who died of an accidental overdose in...

Heat’s Udonis Haslem says amid Kevin Durant speculation: ‘The situation in Miami will work’

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 6/13 9:50A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — As he works in his role as an ESPN analyst during the NBA Finals, Miami Heat icon Udonis Haslem finds himself continuing to walk the fine line between roles as media...

Inter Miami debut in Club World Cup on Saturday at Hard Rock, but Messi and teammates have been...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 6/13 8:24A Cameron Priester

FORT LAUDERDALE — Inter Miami is set to play in their first FIFA Club World Cup this weekend, as their Saturday match against Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens...

Panthers’ resilience to be tested again in Game 5 — and mystery in net for Oilers

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 6/13 8:22A David Furones

If a champion can’t get over a tough loss , it would have to go 16-0 in order to win a Stanley Cup. Since an undefeated playoff run of four sweeps is highly unlikely, a team...

Chris Perkins: Dolphins’ defensive front seven could vault them into playoffs

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 6/13 6:23A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — There’s reason to be excited about the Dolphins’ defensive front seven. At their best, they could win games. By simply meeting expectations, they could greatly...