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Gator safely relocated after being spotted in bushes near tiki bar in Stuart

WSVN 7News 10/7 4:48A Tynisa Senior

STUART, Fla. (WSVN) —A scaly guest made an unexpected appearance at a tiki bar in Stuart, but it wasn t long before officers were called to escort the reptile off the...

Jackknifed semi-truck causes blockage on I-595 eastbound in Davie

WSVN 7News 10/7 4:36A Sebastian Cuervo

The driver of a semi-truck lost control on Interstate 595 just east of the Florida Turnpike on Tuesday morning. Due to wet roads, the truck jackknifed, rupturing a fuel tank,...

Lawsuit challenges vote to gift prime Miami real estate for Trump’s presidential library

WSVN 7News 10/7 4:35A Kathleen Ditton

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Miami activist alleges that city officials violated Florida s open government law when they gifted a sizable plot of prime downtown real estate to...

Miami Heat celebrates elementary school’s win in annual race to reduce carbon footprint

WSVN 7News 10/7 4:26A Tynisa Senior

The Miami Heat Xtreme Team and mascot, Burnie, visited an elementary school s pep rally to teach youngsters a very important lesson about preserving the Earth and celebrate...

Meet Jellybean: Pembroke Pines Police’s first therapy dog

WSVN 7News 10/7 3:53A Tynisa Senior

The Pembroke Pines Police Department has made a new addition to its force and she s cute as a button, cuddly, and has golden brown fur. Meet Jellybean the department s first...

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How to Use a 5th Grade Halloween Escape Room in Your Classroom

Teaching in the Heart of Florida 10/5 8:00P Rissa

October 6, 2025 Halloween week in the classroom is always… a lot. The moment kids walk through the door, they’re buzzing about costumes, candy, and Halloween trick-or-treating plans. You’ve still got...

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...

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Applebee’s Amps up Flavor and Menu Innovation on 2 for $25 Menu with NEW Grilled Cheese...

Restaurant News 10/7 3:29A RestaurantNews.com

Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger Plus, Applebee s extends its NEW Ultimate Trio offering with NEW Crispy Pickle Fries for $14.99 Pasadena, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Applebee’s...

Applebee’s Resurrects Fan-Favorite Spooky Sips for Halloween Season

Restaurant News 10/7 3:23A RestaurantNews.com

Applebee s Spooky Sips Get a Magical Makeover with NEW Color-Changing Vibe Drops Frightfully Fun Flavors Starting at Just $6 Pasadena, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) The fall...

WOWorks Unveils Bold, Seasonal Flavors with New Fall Menu Offerings Across Its Brands

Restaurant News 10/7 3:15A RestaurantNews.com

Barberitos Birria Tacos Better-for-you brands Barberitos, Garbanzo, and Zoup! Eatery debuts craveable creations that celebrate indulgence with intention St. Petersburg, FL (...

New Restaurant Menu Offerings from Buca di Beppo, la Madeleine, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, and More!

Restaurant News 10/7 2:04A RestaurantNews.com

Here s what s On The Menu at Buca di Beppo, la Madeleine, Mountain Mike s Pizza, Wahlburgers, California Tortilla, Dickey s Barbecue Pit, Burger King, Red Robin, Pizza Inn,...

Restaurant Franchise News from Broken Yolk Café, Hawaiian Bros, Moxies, and More!

Restaurant News 10/7 1:58A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Broken Yolk Café, Hawaiian Bros, Moxies, Dickey s Barbecue Pit, Mountain Mike s Pizza, Taziki s Mediterranean Café, Del...

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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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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Panthers-Lightning preseason brawls: ‘That was over the top’

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/7 12:49P Adam Lichtenstein

SUNRISE — The Florida Panthers faced off with their biggest rival, the Tampa Bay Lightning, in their final two preseason games, and there was a lot of bad blood remaining from...

Tyreek Hill’s wife says marriage was marred with physical abuse, court records show

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/7 12:27P Grethel Aguila

Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill is accused of shoving his wife on the floor, ripping her hair out and trying to punch her stomach while pregnant, according to court...

Dolphins Q&A: When will enough be enough for Steve Ross to make a move?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/7 11:26A David Furones

It s another edition of Miami Dolphins Q&A, where South Florida Sun Sentinel writers David Furones and Chris Perkins answer questions from readers. Q: Any sense of and or...

Dolphins Deep Dive: Prediction time — Can Miami regroup and win vs. Chargers? | VIDEO

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/7 10:20A Chris Perkins, Dave Hyde

In this Dolphins Deep Dive video, the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss if Miami (1-4) can win at home on Sunday against the Los Angeles...

Dolphins Deep Dive: What changes should Miami make on and off the field? | VIDEO

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/7 10:14A Chris Perkins, Dave Hyde

In this Dolphins Deep Dive video, the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss what Miami should do on and off the field to find consistent success .