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Vital Flight holds event for children with special needs at Opa-locka Airport

WSVN 7News 4/28 11:43A Kevin Boulandier

It was a special day for many South Florida families at the Opa-locka Airport. Vital Flight, a non-profit, all-volunteer pilot organization, held an event Saturday for...

Good Samaritan almost hit by capsized boat in North Miami Beach speaks out as 5 remain hospitalized

WSVN 7News 4/28 11:10A Matthew Garcia

A good Samaritan is speaking out after almost being hit by a capsized boat that sent five people to the hospital in North Miami Beach Saturday night . Cellphone video recorded...

Louie the Raccoon, social media star, passes away, days before his 4th birthday

WSVN 7News 4/28 10:59A Kevin Boulandier

South Florida social media star, Louie the Raccoon, has died. The raccoon, who is beloved around the world, passed away Friday night after complications with his health ....

2 in serious condition after subject stabs mother, grandmother in Miami; subject in custody

WSVN 7News 4/28 10:54A Kevin Boulandier

Two women were transported to the hospital in serious condition after a domestic stabbing incident in Miami. Miami Police responded to the 3600 block of Northwest 20th Avenue...

99-year-old Florida woman turning heads on the golf course

WSVN 7News 4/28 10:48A Kathleen Ditton

FORT MYERS, Florida ( WBBH ) Gladys Hayes is living proof that age is just a number. Hayes just celebrated her 99th birthday, but she can do anything she puts her mind to. I...

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DeSantis halts UF’s search for liberal arts dean amid conservative backlash

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/26 2:41A Garrett Shanley

The DeSantis administration ordered the University of Florida to suspend its search for a new dean for its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences this week, one day after a...

DeSantis appoints lawyer Adam Cervera to fill Broward School Board seat

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/24 9:05A Scott Travis

Gov. Ron DeSantis wasted little time replacing Brenda Fam on the Broward School Board, announcing Thursday he s naming lawyer Adam Cervera to the seat. Cervera is a...

Judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/24 6:34A Associated Press

By HOLLY RAMER, Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public...

U.S. revokes visas from 15 international students at UCF, detains one

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/24 4:27A Steven Walker

Fifteen international students at the University of Central Florida have had their visas terminated in the last month, and one was detained by law enforcement. Courtney...

International students stripped of legal status in the US are piling up wins in court

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/23 4:05A Associated Press

By KATE BRUMBACK, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Anjan Roy was studying with friends at Missouri State University when he got an email that turned his world upside down. His legal status as an...

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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Further Expands into Florida with Location in Wesley Chapel, Florida

Restaurant News 4/28 2:32A RestaurantNews.com

Wesley Chapel, FL ( RestaurantNews.com ) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ , renowned for its Specialty hot dogs and fun twists on classic BBQ dishes, proudly announces the signing of...

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts Ultimate Flavor Fiesta With Seasonal Pizza de Mayo Menu

Restaurant News 4/28 2:08A RestaurantNews.com

Mountain Mike s Pizza Launches Pizza de Mayo Menu & Dine-In Specials Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Launches Fiesta Taco Pizza and Chocolate Mini Churrs® and Brings Back...

Jack in the Box and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 4/28 2:04A RestaurantNews.com

Jack in the Box, Top 100 Brunch Restaurants, Miami Grill, Dave s Hot Chicken, and Enzo s & CarmelCorn lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending April 27,...

Tocaya Turns Up the Flavor with a New Taco Lineup

Restaurant News 4/24 9:59A RestaurantNews.com

Popular staple in modern Mexican food updates menu with organic blue masa tortillas and bold flavors, offering a vibrant dining experience and limited-time promotions Venice,...

Charlie Morrison Appointed CEO of Jersey Mike’s

Restaurant News 4/24 9:24A RestaurantNews.com

Charlie Morrison Distinguished Industry Veteran with a Sustained Track Record of Driving Growth at Wingstop and Other Global Restaurant Brands to Lead Company s Next Chapter...

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Cleveland Cavs-Miami Heat Odds Forecast Second Sweep of NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 4/28 6:32A Inside The Heat

The Miami Heat are expected to see their season end on Monday night. Oddsmakers have made the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers an 8.5-point favorite for Game 4 of their Eastern...

Kevin Love announces death of father, former Lakers player Stan Love, amid absence from Heat

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 4/28 6:28A Yahoo Sports

Kevin Love has been away from the Heat since March for personal reasons.

Bam Adebayo’s 3-point playoff prowess reminiscent of Heat great Chris Bosh

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/28 3:07A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — Throughout the regular season, as Bam Adebayo stepped out to the 3-point line, the question was whether it was a novelty or the build up to something substantive....

Related: Bam Adebayo’s 3-point playoff prowess reminiscent of Heat great Chris Bosh Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports

Cavs All-Star Sends Shocking Message to Heat Guard Tyler Herro During Playoff Matchup

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 4/28 2:38A Athlon Sports

Cavs guard Darius Garland didn’t hold back when giving his opinion on Tyler Herro and his defensive ability.

ASK IRA: Can running it back even be a Heat consideration?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/27 11:30P Ira Winderman

Q: I sure hope Pat Riley and company are not thinking this team is a player away from competing for a championship. Winning those play-in two games only to be swept, killed...