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Woman found dead in Miami Gardens after dog attack; search for dog underway

WSVN 7News 9/1 6:27A Sebastian Cuervo

An investigating is underway after a woman was found dead after being mauled to death by one or possibly multiple dogs early Monday morning, police say. They say she was found...

MDFR rescues 4 boaters from capsized vessel near Miami Beach

WSVN 7News 9/1 6:17A Tynisa Senior

Four boaters were rescued after getting stranded in the waters off Miami Beach. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue was alerted by the U.S. Coast Guard about a search for a vessel in...

FSU freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in intensive care after shooting, school says

WSVN 7News 9/1 4:30A Tynisa Senior

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida State linebacker is in critical but stable condition after being shot while visiting family, the Seminoles said Monday. Ethan Pritchard, a...

Search underway for 90-year-old woman last seen in Flagami neighborhood

WSVN 7News 9/1 2:59A Tynisa Senior

The City of Miami Police Department is asking for the public s help in finding a 90-year-old woman last seen in the Flagami neighborhood. Authorities said Margarita Zayas was...

AAA predicts record 17 million to travel for Labor Day; Miami among top 10 destinations

WSVN 7News 9/1 2:28A Tynisa Senior

A record number of Americans are on the move, enjoying the last bit of fun in the sun before summer officially ends. Some people are either out of vacation days, out of money...

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South Florida schools see giant enrollment drops, even in Palm Beach County

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/31 1:00A Scott Travis

South Florida s public schools are experiencing a dramatic exodus of students this year, with about 30,000 fewer than a year ago. Broward s enrollment in district and charter schools dropped by 11,369...

Immigration agents signed up to recruit at a California university. Then the protests started

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/28 8:22A Associated Press

By MIKHAIL ZINSHTEYN, CalMatters Cal Poly Pomona postponed its annual fall job fair this week after students, alumni and community members criticized its inclusion of Customs...

These colleges are welcoming pets in dorms to reduce students’ stress and anxiety

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/28 4:40A Associated Press

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories....

Tobacco use in Florida schools spiked this decade. The culprit? Vaping

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/28 12:00A Jeffrey S. Solochek, Nakylah Car

For most of the last decade, Florida schools have struggled to head off a growing challenge: more and more students are vaping. By 2019, the state identified e-cigarettes...

Florida orders removal of Orlando student road art it promoted 3 months ago

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/27 12:00A Steven Walker

In May, two Lake Nona fourth graders won a Florida Department of Transportation art contest. Their prize: To see their designs painted on bike lanes outside their school. The...

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Rediscover a Classic With the Margherita Pizza at Straw Hat Pizza

Restaurant News 9/1 2:27A RestaurantNews.com

San Ramon, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Straw Hat Pizza is excited to announce the addition of a new item to its menu, the Margherita Masterpizza. This classic pizza, with all the colors of Italy, has...

Saigon Hustle and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 9/1 12:56A RestaurantNews.com

Saigon Hustle, Bobby s Burgers by Bobby Flay, Logan s Roadhouse, Killer Burger, and Robeks lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending August 31, 2025.   1) From Houston to the...

Fresh Feed: This Week’s Best Bites from the RestaurantNews.com Feed

Restaurant News 8/31 4:30A RestaurantNews.com

Restaurants today face pressures ranging from branding missteps, rising costs, and safety concerns to the challenges of evolving technology and shifting customer expectations. Yet across the industry,...

The Peach Cobbler Factory Serves Up Big Flavor in the Lone Star State with Rapid Expansion Across...

Restaurant News 8/30 4:56A RestaurantNews.com

Fort Lauderdale, FL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  In true Texas style – where everything is bigger and bolder – The Peach Cobbler Factory is making a big splash in the Lone Star State. Since March 2024,...

Logan’s Roadhouse Tops 2025 Casual Dining Rankings

Restaurant News 8/29 12:46A RestaurantNews.com

Market Force Study Shows How CX Excellence Drives Loyalty and Share of Wallet Peachtree Corners, GA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Market Force Information, a global leader in customer experience...

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Read This: The Road To Tender Hearts

The Wordy Girl 8/31 4:05A The Wordy Girl

For a dark-ish comic surrounding a roadtrip you won t forget — seek out Annie Hartnett s The Road To Tender Hearts. At 63 years old, million-dollar The post Read This: The Road To Tender Hearts...

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Season outlook: Dolphins enter pressure-packed 2025 after disappointing 2024

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 9/1 2:22A David Furones

One mantra Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel started his tenure with was “I wish it were hotter.” It was used to motivate players training in the heat and humidity of South...

ASK IRA: Wait, didn’t the Heat previously retire Jeremy Lin?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 9/1 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, just saw that Jeremy Lin retired. I thought the Heat retired him years ago? – Harrison. A: So now everyone s a comedian? For those who don t get the intended sarcasm,...

Things learned as Seminoles’ fortitude washed away Crimson Tide

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/31 8:25A Bob Ferrante

TALLAHASSEE — Row by row, Florida State’s students moved lower and closer to the field. And when the final seconds ticked off the clock, with Tommy Castellanos taking a knee...

Gators try out new facial recognition option for stadium entry

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/31 7:03A Liana Handler

GAINESVILLE — Leave your tickets at home, just bring your face. The University of Florida’s latest pitch to students marks a new era in college football: using facial...

Ahead of Hall of Fame ceremony, former basketball coach Billy Donovan drops by UF

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/31 4:43A Liana Handler

GAINESVILLE — Before former Florida men s basketball coach Billy Donovan is to be enshrined in basketball history, he came back to where it all started. Donovan received...

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This 3-Ingredient Cocktail Is Perfect for Labor Day

Love and Lemons 8/31 2:20A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

For me, Labor Day weekend is bittersweet. There’s lots to look forward to in fall, but if I could stop time and let summer go on forever, I totally would. It will always be my...

The Easy Corn Dip I’m Making for Labor Day

Love and Lemons 8/28 4:26A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

I have one goal over Labor Day weekend: to enjoy ALL the summer produce! Though fall is just around the corner, tomatoes, zucchini, and my favorite—fresh sweet corn—are still...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Mass Departures Undermine Local Ag Support

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 8/27 7:03A Rebecca Schewe

Photo credit: USDA On July 24, 2025, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins released a memo (SM-1078-015 ) describing the planned reorganization of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) staff....

25 Best Labor Day Recipes

Love and Lemons 8/26 3:03A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Looking for Labor Day food ideas? You re in the right place! Below, I ve rounded up our best Labor Day recipes for an epic end-of-summer cookout. You ll find easy mains that...

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Love and Lemons 8/24 2:48A Jeanine Donofrio

For me, making this homemade tomato sauce recipe is one of the highlights of late summer. Like bruschetta or a good Caprese salad, it s something I only make at this time of...

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