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Florida pythons are being spotted more often near neighborhoods. Is suburbia their next conquest?

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 10/4 1:00A Bill Kearney

It was about 2 in the morning when Claudilio Cruz, a member of a road crew spreading asphalt on U.S. 1 in the affluent Miami suburb of Pinecrest, heard frantic honking. When he looked up he was...

‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Superman’ top list of Halloween costumes flying off shelves at La Casa de los...

WSVN 7News 10/3 1:08A Rubén Rosario

A Miami store that has been providing tricks and treats for over half a century s worth of Halloweens is showing off this year s hottest costume trends from creepy to cute to...

Search underway for 13-year-old boy reported missing from Plantation

WSVN 7News 10/2 11:36P Rubén Rosario

Police seek the public s help in their search for a 13-year-old boy who was reported missing from Plantation. According to Plantation Police, 13-year-old Hormar Charilus ran...

2 children hospitalized after car crashes into pedestrian in Florida City

WSVN 7News 10/2 11:17A Kevin Boulandier

Two children were airlifted to the hospital after a car crashed into a pedestrian in Florida City. Paramedics with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Florida City Police responded...

Memorial Hospital West holds makeshift wedding for cancer patient

WSVN 7News 10/2 11:07A Kevin Boulandier

A beautiful ceremony was brought to life at a local hospital for a cancer patient. The staff at Memorial Hospital West worked together to create a wedding for one of their...

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Florida again leads U.S. in book bans in 2024-25, free speech group says

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/2 7:15A Steven Walker

Florida leads the U.S. in school book bans in the most recent school year, marking the third straight year the state topped an annual list compiled by free speech group PEN...

A student ‘womb service’ works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/2 6:55A Associated Press

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO CHICAGO (AP) — College student Maya Roman has the handoff down to a science: a text message, a walk to a designated site, and a paper bag delivered with condoms and Plan B...

Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/2 5:07A Associated Press

By AAMER MADHANI and COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for...

Florida SAT scores increase in 2025, but still lag national averages

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/1 8:23A Steven Walker

Florida’s SAT scores increased this year after dropping four years in a row. The state continues to lag the national average, but remains among the better scorers among states...

How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 10/1 1:51A Associated Press

By ANNIE MA, Associated Press Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its...

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Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Celebrates Standout Achievements at Annual TazCon

Restaurant News 10/2 11:01A RestaurantNews.com

Founder s Award Jona Ford Conference in Dallas spotlights award winners, leadership development and brand innovation Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Taziki’s Mediterranean...

Sbarro to Celebrate National Pizza Month with Exclusive Deal on Authentic NY-Style Pizzas

Restaurant News 10/2 9:06A RestaurantNews.com

Sbarro is marking the occasion by giving back to its loyal customers with an UNLIMITED deal so guests can Fold Their Slices Like a New Yorker all month long! Columbus, OH (...

KFC’s Big Comeback Continues with More Iconic Throwbacks

Restaurant News 10/2 7:56A RestaurantNews.com

KFC s comeback era continues with the return of fan favorite Original Honey BBQ* and $3.99 pricing for its Classic Chicken Sandwich** Louisville, KY ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Jason’s Deli Names Champion as Public Relations and Digital Media Agency of Record

Restaurant News 10/2 7:16A RestaurantNews.com

Deli chain celebrated for fresh, high-quality meals partners with leading omnichannel agency to elevate brand narrative, loyalty efforts and expansion momentum Beaumont, TX (...

Smiles on Wheels: Happy Joe’s Brings Joy to Communities with New Food Truck

Restaurant News 10/2 6:41A RestaurantNews.com

Pizza, ice cream and birthday celebrations hit the road for community events and private parties Davenport, IA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is...

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Cook This: Smashed Beef Kebab With Garlic Yogurt

The Wordy Girl 10/2 9:54A The Wordy Girl

Fellow short order cooks (ahem, I m looking at YOU!), do not sleep on the New York Times recipe posts. That is an order! I stumbled The post Cook This: Smashed Beef Kebab With Garlic Yogurt appeared...

Best New Brunch in Coral Gables: Mai Sushi

Coral Gables Love 9/25 6:26A Paola Mendez

For the Best Matcha Creme Brûlée Toast visit @maisushitapas . Starting Friday, October 3rd, this Coral Gables hidden gem and locals-favorite launches their brunch menu...

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NFL commentator Mark Sanchez hospitalized in stable condition after stabbing in Indianapolis

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/4 9:05A Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NFL commentator and former quarterback Mark Sanchez was apparently stabbed in an overnight altercation in downtown Indianapolis and was hospitalized on...

It’s time for Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle to step up as No. 1 WR with Tyreek Hill out

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/4 6:18A David Furones

MIAMI GARDENS — When the Miami Dolphins selected Jaylen Waddle as the No. 6 pick of the 2021 draft, it was for him to be a longtime No. 1 wide receiver for the franchise. His...

Ira Winderman: For Heat’s Spoelstra, back at it with rejuvenation, not resignation

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/4 3:12A Ira Winderman

At times last season, there were questions about whether the feistiness was gone, amid a season dragged down by the Jimmy Butler circus as well injuries that prevented anything close to continuity....

A breakaway and a save: How one moment changed everything for Brad Marchand and the Florida...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/4 2:31A Tim Reynolds

FORT LAUDERDALE — It’s a moment one could say changed the course of two franchises. A moment that may have set the tone for the Florida Panthers winning the last two Stanley...

Game time: Fast facts, odds, injury report for Dolphins at Panthers

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/4 1:15A David Furones

DOLPHINS (1-3) vs. PANTHERS (1-3) Kickoff: 1 p.m., Sunday, Bank of America Stadium TV: FOX (Ch. 7 in Miami-Dade, Broward counties; Ch. 29 in Palm Beach), ESPN; RADIO: WBGG...