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A new era: ABC Miami debuts on Aug 4. on channels 7.2 and 18

WSVN 7News 7/25 5:40A Sebastian Cuervo

A major shift in South Florida television is taking place on Aug. 4. as the ABC television network is making a move to channels 18 and 7.2., marking a new era for ABC hits and...

Dog found abandoned in cage along I-275 in Tampa rescued and up for adoption

WSVN 7News 7/25 4:42A Tynisa Senior

A dog is getting another chance at finding its fur-ever home after it was found abandoned and alone on the side of the road near Tampa. It was a shocking sight along I-275 in...

Deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun, DeSantis says

WSVN 7News 7/25 4:28A Kathleen Ditton

OCHOPEE, Fla. (AP) — Deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as ” Alligator Alcatraz ″ began in the past few days, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis...

Tri-Rail prepares to fight state for funding to save commuter service

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 7/25 3:18A Rafael Olmeda

Tri-Rail has a strong legal case to force the state to reverse the $27 million funding cut that threatens to put the commuter line out of business in less than two years,...

TSA busts woman trying to smuggle turtles in her bra through security checkpoint at MIA

WSVN 7News 7/25 2:57A Tynisa Senior

A Florida woman traveling out of Miami International Airport(MIA) attempted to sneak a pair of turtles through TSA in a very peculiar way. TSA said in a social media post...

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Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 7/25 8:18A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language...

FSU increases out-of-state student costs

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 7/24 10:57A Kathy Laskowski

Florida State University on Thursday joined the University of Florida in approving plans to increase costs for out-of-state students during the upcoming academic year. The FSU...

Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 7/24 10:21A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s milestone settlement with Columbia promises to bring stability to a university in crisis. It...

With no access to education beyond the 6th grade, girls in Afghanistan turn to religious schools

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 7/24 8:19A Associated Press

By ELENA BECATOROS KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — For six hours every day after school, Nahideh works in a cemetery, collecting water from a nearby shrine to sell to mourners visiting loved ones’ graves....

Florida students could get even more public money for private school

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 7/21 12:00A Annie Martin

A national voucher program, promising to help students across the country pay for private school, is likely to hand a windfall to families in the Sunshine State who can add it...

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Wahlburgers Takes Flight at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

Restaurant News 7/25 10:52A RestaurantNews.com

Casual dining burger restaurant set to open Aug. 4 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Detroit, MI ( RestaurantNews.com ) Wahlburgers , founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Chef...

Western Son Vodka Takes Flight with JSX

Restaurant News 7/25 10:12A RestaurantNews.com

Texas-based vodka brand joins forces with hop-on jet service to offer in-flight spirits beginning July 24 Pilot Point, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Premium vodka brand, Western...

From GloRilla to 50 Cent, Confessions Restaurant & Lounge is Quickly Becoming a Houston Celebrity...

Restaurant News 7/25 9:20A RestaurantNews.com

Confessions Restaurant & Lounge Owner Sterling Lewis with GloRilla, who came in for dinner on her way to Beyoncé s Cowboy Carter tour in Houston. Photo: Confessions Restaurant...

Golden Corral Builds on Legacy of Military Support with Nationwide Project Healing Waters...

Restaurant News 7/25 5:42A RestaurantNews.com

New nationwide fundraising partnership empowers guests to support healing, connection, and purpose through nature-based recovery programs for America s heroes Raleigh, NC (...

The Peach Cobbler Factory Accelerates Growth in Larger U.S. Cities

Restaurant News 7/25 2:11A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Everyone knows that America’s love for Peach Cobbler was born and nurtured in the rural areas and smaller towns of the South. So, today it’s no...

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Gators’ 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, the world’s tallest teen, works out for UF’s football team

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 7/25 2:22A Edgar Thompson

GAINESVILLE — Florida Gators 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux might one day have the makings of a two-sport athlete, just not yet. Special teams coach Joe Houston figured it was worth finding out whether...

Dolphins camp: QB Quinn Ewers is the star; plus stock up, stock down

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 7/25 1:53A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — The sunshine returned for Day 3 of Dolphins training camp Friday. The previous two practices were marked by rain. It was a constant rain on Day 1 and partial...

Related: Dolphins camp: Edge rushers impress and RBs move well; plus stock up, stock down Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel

ASK IRA: Is Heat silence telling with Jonathan Kuminga’s free agency?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 7/25 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: You took a question on Jonathan Kuminga yesterday, but ESPN no longer is mentioning the Heat. Did they tell them they re out, like they did when Jimmy Butler was with...

FSU’s Mike Norvell is so excited he was practically yelling at news conference

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 7/24 4:26A Aaron Beard, Steve Reed

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Florida State coach Mike Norvell was so exuberant at Wednesday’s Atlantic Coast Conference preseason football media days that he was practically yelling during his news...

Dolphins’ Bayron Matos has movement in all extremities, remains in hospital

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 7/24 3:43A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — Dolphins offensive tackle Bayron Matos, who was injured in Wednesday’s opening training camp practice and transported via helicopter, has movement in all...