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South Florida is in ‘severe drought condition.’ Here’s how long it will last.

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 3/24 10:02A Bill Kearney

It’s been a dry winter in South Florida, and the coming months will likely make it a very dry spring. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor , South Florida is currently...

HCSO provides body camera video that shows man pointing gun at deputy before being shot

WSVN 7News 3/24 4:53A Tynisa Senior

RIVERVIEW, Florida (WFTS) A man was shot by a Hillsborough County deputy on Sunday after he was accused of pointing a gun at the law enforcement officer during a Riverview...

Surveillance, cellphone video shows bus aide attacking 9-year-old girl in Port St. Lucie

WSVN 7News 3/24 4:52A Apage

A school bus aide is under fire after he was caught on camera allegedly attacking a nine-year-old student with special needs. The police chief says the girl s older sister...

FIU alum from Hialeah named to Yankees’ Opening Day roster

WSVN 7News 3/24 3:50A Patrick Chalvire

Former FIU baseball player J.C. Escarra, a Hialeah native, has earned a spot on the New York Yankees’ Opening Day roster, the team announced on social media Saturday. Escarra,...

The Eagles of North Broward Prep are putting South Florida on the map for high school ice hockey

WSVN 7News 3/24 3:44A Apage

The Florida Panthers are not the only hockey team looking to call themselves the best on the ice. This week the Eagles of North Broward Prep will skate for the high school...

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As COVID-era laptops vanished, Broward schools aim to keep better track of equipment

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/23 1:00A Scott Travis

Laptops, printers and other tech gadgets have been disappearing from Broward schools, in part due to lax controls during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent audits state. Four...

USF faces investigation over race-based scholarship. UCF, 7 other schools offer it, too

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/21 4:49A Steven Walker

The University of South Florida faces a federal investigation over a scholarship available only to Black and Hispanic graduate students — a probe targeting a 40-year-old...

Facing anti-DEI investigations, colleges cut ties with nonprofit targeted by conservatives

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/21 3:40A Associated Press

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY and JOCELYN GECKER, AP Education Writers Until recently, it was a little-known program to help Black and Latino students pursue business degrees. Related Articles National...

Trump’s call to dismantle Education Department shows Republican rightward lurch and his grip on GOP

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/21 2:29A Associated Press

By MORIAH BALINGIT, CHRIS MEGERIAN and BILL BARROW, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A little more than 23 years ago, Republican President George W. Bush sat at a desk at a high school in Hamilton,...

University of Amsterdam ends student exchange with Hebrew U, saying it’s complicit with Israeli...

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/19 4:50A Shira Li Bartov

The University of Amsterdam has suspended a student exchange with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, saying the institution has failed to distance itself from human rights...

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Friendly’s Celebrates 90 Years with ‘Legacy in Bloom’ Spring Menu Full of Fresh, Flavorful Delights

Restaurant News 3/24 7:09A RestaurantNews.com

Friendly s Famous Fried Ravioli America s iconic diner-style family chain commemorates 90 years of smiles, scoops and shared moments with new menu offerings Dallas, TX (...

Celebrating 30 Years of BIGGBY COFFEE: A Legacy of Growth and a Bright Future

Restaurant News 3/24 5:53A RestaurantNews.com

The high-energy coffee franchise is celebrating three decades of growth with a nationwide party and looking forward to its continued impact as it supports people in building...

Teriyaki in El Paso? You Better Bowl-leave It! Teriyaki Madness is Opening in El Paso on March 28th

Restaurant News 3/24 1:57A RestaurantNews.com

Seasoned restaurant group El Paso Madness is opening their first Seattle-style Teriyaki shop in El Paso. El Paso, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) This March, Teriyaki Madness ,...

KFC and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 3/24 1:13A RestaurantNews.com

KFC, Nathan s Famous, Wendy s, Dog Haus, and Twin Peaks lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending March 23, 2025. 1) KFC Drops New Dunk It Bucket...

Ryl Tea Joins Forces with Sydney Thomas and Glenny Balls to Launch a Flavorful Ryl-lationship

Restaurant News 3/21 10:00A RestaurantNews.com

Innovative beverage brand partners with top influencers to highlight a love built on functional, antioxidant-powered iced tea New York, NY ( RestaurantNews.com ) Is it love...

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Former NFL and college assistant coach pleads not guilty to hacking for women’s images

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/24 10:56A Associated Press

By ED WHITE DETROIT (AP) — A judge entered a not-guilty plea Monday for a former Baltimore Ravens and University of Michigan assistant football coach who is charged with hacking into the computer...

UCF’s top scorer Kaitlin Peterson enters transfer portal

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/24 10:00A Matt Murschel

UCF guard Kaitlin Peterson has entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the Knights. Peterson, a senior, announced her decision on social media on Monday. Grateful...

Dolphins backup QB Zach Wilson under pressure from many sources, and for a few reasons

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/24 9:38A Chris Perkins

Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson , the No. 2 pick of the 2021 draft by the New York Jets, will experience various types and levels of pressure if and when he takes the...

Heat makes tribute video decision for Jimmy Butler return

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 3/24 9:25A ClutchPoints | Miami Heat News

Jimmy Butler s breakup with the Miami Heat was messy, and there seemed to be a lot of hurt feelings on both sides. When Miami hosts the Warriors tomorrow night, the Heat...

UCF hoops loses Jaylin Sellers, Nils Machowski to transfer portal

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/24 9:17A Matt Murschel

Free agency is in full swing as college basketball’s transfer window opened on Monday. Within a few hours, several UCF players took advantage of the opportunity as guards...

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