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Miami Heat brings food, raises money for local causes for 26th annual Family Festival

WSVN 7News 3/1 5:25A Jayme Berezdivin

The Miami Heat will bring the heat for the 26th annual Miami Heat Family Festival. The event is expected to feature dishes from more than 40 restaurants and will bring...

Double stabbing at Opa-Locka nightclub leaves two victims injured but stable; police investigating

WSVN 7News 3/1 5:02A Jayme Berezdivin

A double stabbing at an Opa-Locka nightclub left two victims injured but in stable condition early Sunday morning. Officials from the Opa-Locka Police Department said that...

State of Florida cuts access to HIV medications; thousands of residents affected

WSVN 7News 3/1 4:48A Jayme Berezdivin

The State of Florida cut access to HIV medications for thousands of residents Sunday. The agency that is primarily responsible to prevent the spread of communicable disease...

1 dead after fatal shooting in North Lauderdale; detectives investigating

WSVN 7News 3/1 4:48A Jayme Berezdivin

One person was killed after a fatal shooting took place in North Lauderdale Saturday evening. Broward Sheriff s Office deputies responded to the 6500 block of Harbour Road,...

Miami boys, 12 and 13, charged as adults in 12-year-old girl’s rape

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 3/1 4:25A David Goodhue

Two boys, ages 12 and 13, were charged by a grand jury as adults in the brutal rape of a 12-year-old girl in the garden area of a Miami apartment complex over the summer. Both...

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Broward School Board used closed-door meeting to end weight-loss drug coverage

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/20 3:07A Scott Travis

The Broward School Board agreed to stop paying for popular weight-loss medicines for its employees during a recent closed-door meeting — a move that legal experts and the...

Florida law professor faces 50 counts of child porn possession

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/18 7:33A Steven Walker

An Orlando law professor faces 50 counts of child pornography possession following his Wednesday arrest, Orange County Jail records show. Glen-Peter Ahlers, 70, taught at...

‘Professor Uthmeier’: Inside Florida attorney general’s $100k teaching job at UF

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/18 2:35A Garrett Shanley

Within months of Gov. Ron DeSantis handpicking him as Florida’s new attorney general last winter, James Uthmeier landed a lucrative side gig: a $100,000-a-year teaching...

Florida sports school to pay $1.7M for taking students with Mexican cartel ties

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/17 5:22A Carter Weinhofer

MIAMI – Bradenton’s IMG Academy agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle a potential liability suit after allowing two students with ties to the Mexican cartel to attend the...

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The Peach Cobbler Factory Continues Growth Trajectory with New Location in Southern Pines, North...

Restaurant News 2/26 11:15P RestaurantNews.com

Fort Lauderdale, FL ( RestaurantNews.com ) The Peach Cobbler Factory ®, one of America’s fastest-growing dessert franchise brands, continues its aggressive national...

Farmer Boys Surpasses $170,000 Raised for Children’s Hospitals in 2025

Restaurant News 2/25 11:57P RestaurantNews.com

Farm-to-Table Favorite Continues its Support of Phoenix Children s with Donations Supporting Pediatric Care. Farm-to-Table Favorite Aids and Supports Loma Linda University...

Pizza Inn Reinvests in Mesquite with Transformative Restaurant Modernization

Restaurant News 2/25 8:01A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas-founded pizza brand celebrates full restaurant transformation with ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening event Mesquite, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pizza Inn is ushering...

KFC Brings Back the Fan-Favorite Twister* and Launches New $20 Customizable Bucket**

Restaurant News 2/25 2:56A RestaurantNews.com

A nostalgic classic returns for a limited time, alongside a new option to bring everyone to the table Plano, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) KFC ® is expanding how guests can...

Bojangles Scores a Morning Win with New Triple Double Biscuit and Iced Coffee

Restaurant News 2/25 2:50A RestaurantNews.com

New breakfast lineup brings the perfect mix of savory and sippable to kickstart the day Charlotte, NC ( RestaurantNews.com ) Bojangles is making mornings easier, and more...

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Debunking Hypnotherapy Myths: A Night of Transformation with Pao Hypnosis at Parlay House Miami

Coral Gables Love 3/1 9:27A Paola Mendez

If you ve ever been curious about hypnotherapy but felt held back by fear or misconceptions, you re not alone — and that s exactly why this event needed to happen. Last...

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Heat’s Herro decides $2,000 well spent to yap at Rockets’ Durant

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/1 4:51A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — While not necessarily the breakthrough of choice, Tyler Herro felt his first technical foul of 2025-26 was well spent Saturday, with the Heat guard sharing in a...

Heat, Spoelstra successfully zone in on unlocking Adebayo-Ware pairing

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/1 2:30A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — It arguably has taken two seasons – as in both of Kel el Ware s seasons with the Miami Heat – but coach Erik Spoelstra might just have cracked the code when it comes...

ASK IRA: Do last two Heat deals stand as cautionary tales?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/28 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: You mentioned Norman Powell s extension in the piece about his injury and have mentioned Tyler Herro and his extension situation. Here s my question: What about the bad...

Suncoast pushes by defending champ Stranahan in overtime for first final-four berth since 1990

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/28 7:05P Alex Kushel

RIVIERA BEACH — The Suncoast boys basketball team is heading to the state final four for the first time since 1990 as the host Chargers defeated Stranahan 55-50 in overtime in...

St. Thomas Aquinas wins record 16th state girls soccer title; American Heritage grabs...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/28 6:12P Gary Curreri

Two of the state’s most storied girls soccer programs struck gold this week at the FHSAA state soccer championships at Spec Martin Memorial Stadium in DeLand. St. Thomas Aquinas added its...

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Almond Flour Cookies

Love and Lemons 2/27 3:57A Jeanine Donofrio

These almond flour cookies are chewy, nutty, and filled with melty chocolate chips. They re totally gluten-free, but you don t have to be to love them. In fact, these almond...

Thai Green Curry

Love and Lemons 2/24 5:54A Jeanine Donofrio

This Thai green curry recipe is a restaurant-worthy weeknight dinner! It s fresh, flavorful, and bright, yet it still comes together in 30 minutes thanks to an easy pantry...