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New records show Florida officials burned more than $1.2 million per day on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 3/2 4:19A Kate Payne

This story was originally published by The Florida Trib . Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration planned to spend more than a billion dollars on the makeshift...

The US surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next

WSVN 7News 3/2 3:58A Rubén Rosario

(CNN) — The US has recorded more than 1,100 measles cases so far this year, according to data published Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s a...

Teenage boy hospitalized after shooting at large gathering in Fort Lauderdale

WSVN 7News 3/2 2:13A Rubén Rosario

A weekend shooting in Fort Lauderdale sent a teenage boy to the hospital, police said. Fort Lauderdale Police units responded to a report of shots fired in the area of...

Woman found shot at SW Miami-Dade Sunoco station dies in hospital

WSVN 7News 3/2 1:11A Rubén Rosario

Authorities are investigating a shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade that left a woman dead. Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office deputies responded to the Sunoco gas station in the area...

Double decker tour bus catches fire in Miami; no injuries reported

WSVN 7News 3/2 12:29A Rubén Rosario

A fire on a double decker tour bus became the main attraction in Miami this past weekend. A Big Bus Miami tour bus caught fire Sunday afternoon near Biscayne Boulevard and...

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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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JINYA Ramen Bar Unveils Spring Chef’s Specials

Restaurant News 3/2 8:49A RestaurantNews.com

Seasonal offerings highlight fresh flavors and JINYA’s signature balance of tradition and innovation Los Angeles, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) JINYA Ramen Bar welcomes spring...

Munchie Mania: Cheba Hut Assists Fans with Five-Week Winning Streak

Restaurant News 3/2 8:06A RestaurantNews.com

Toasted sub company bringing counterculture vibes to popular sides and desserts during college hoops craziest month Fort Collins, CO ( RestaurantNews.com ) Every b-ball game...

Golden Corral Marks 15th Annual Camp Corral Fundraising Campaign

Restaurant News 3/2 7:16A RestaurantNews.com

America’s leading buffet aims to surpass $20 million to help send military children to free summer camp Raleigh, NC ( RestaurantNews.com ) As part of its ongoing commitment...

Cookies & Cream Enters Florida With First Franchise Deal, Targets 50 Units Statewide

Restaurant News 3/2 6:10A RestaurantNews.com

Bronxville, NY ( RestaurantNews.com ) Cookies & Cream has signed its first franchisees in Florida, with Carla Arcidiacono and her husband, James executing an agreement to...

Birdcall Brings Back Fan-Favorite Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich and Expands “Bird in a Box” Lineup

Restaurant News 3/2 5:59A RestaurantNews.com

Denver, CO ( RestaurantNews.com ) Birdcall is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich as part of the brand’s Birdcall Presents limited-time...

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I Built an App to Help Emotional Eaters Break Free for Good — Meet Mochi Zen

Coral Gables Love 3/2 10:11A Paola Mendez

If you ve ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge at 10pm — not because you re hungry, but because you re stressed, lonely, bored, or overwhelmed — this is for...

Harry Potter Drone Art Show Miami Promo Code CGLOVE10 For 10% OFF

Coral Gables Love 3/2 7:48A Paola Mendez

Harry Potter Drone Art Show Miami Promo Code (Save 10% in 2025) | Coral Gables Love Harry Potter Drone Art Show Miami: Promo Code, Tips Everything You Need to Know If you ve...

Basquet: Miami’s Best Matcha Latte (And So Much More) in Coconut Grove

Coral Gables Love 3/1 11:40P Paola Mendez

If you follow me on Instagram, you already know I ve been a little obsessed with Basquet lately — and honestly, the obsession is completely justified. Tucked right next to...

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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Too much, too soon? Heat’s Jovic reflects on early pro start and current back woes

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/2 3:00A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — Too much, too soon? That, for Nikola Jovic, seemingly stands as his current reality, as the fourth-year Heat forward remains sidelined by a lower-back issue. A...

ASK IRA: Are the Heat’s increased minutes for Pelle Larsson a timetable for success?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/1 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: I always thought that your best players play the most minutes? Pelle Larsson leads the team in minutes played the last five games. Pelle Larsson, Not Bam Adebayo. Not Tyler...

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...

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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...