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As many Congress members avoid anger-filled town halls, a few still take place

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 3/22 1:00A Anthony Man

U.S. Reps. Lois Frankel and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, both South Florida Democrats, spent part of this week’s congressional recess doing something many of their colleagues shied away from: meeting...

Florida student overcomes odds, receives special euphonium

WSVN 7News 3/21 6:44A Apage

Normally, Alex Rodriguez can only play his favorite instrument with one hand, but that s never stopped him from hitting the high notes with his high school band. Now, he is...

BSO: Search underway for missing 26-year-old woman from Tamarac

WSVN 7News 3/21 6:22A Apage

The Broward Sheriff s Office Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public s assistance in their search for a woman reported missing from Tamarac. 26-year-old Jamesia Louis...

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Manatee rescued in Marathon as brush fire complicates efforts

WSVN 7News 3/21 5:58A Patrick Chalvire

A manatee was rescued in Marathon on Thursday after being injured by what’s believed to be a boat strike — all while a brush fire in the area made the effort even more challenging. The Dolphin...

To kill an iguana: Is it really legal to just walk around and shoot them?

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 3/21 5:41A Bill Kearney

She saw a stranger dressed in black slinking across her neighbor’s back lawn with what looked like a gun. He crouched, took aim. “Who is this guy on the ground with a rifle?” said Rosanne Catanzaro, a...

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USF faces investigation over race-based scholarship. UCF, 7 other schools offer it, too

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/21 4:49A Steven Walker

The University of South Florida faces a federal investigation over a scholarship available only to Black and Hispanic graduate students — a probe targeting a 40-year-old...

Facing anti-DEI investigations, colleges cut ties with nonprofit targeted by conservatives

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/21 3:40A Associated Press

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY and JOCELYN GECKER, AP Education Writers Until recently, it was a little-known program to help Black and Latino students pursue business degrees. Related Articles National...

Trump’s call to dismantle Education Department shows Republican rightward lurch and his grip on GOP

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/21 2:29A Associated Press

By MORIAH BALINGIT, CHRIS MEGERIAN and BILL BARROW, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A little more than 23 years ago, Republican President George W. Bush sat at a desk at a high school in Hamilton,...

University of Amsterdam ends student exchange with Hebrew U, saying it’s complicit with Israeli...

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/19 4:50A Shira Li Bartov

The University of Amsterdam has suspended a student exchange with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, saying the institution has failed to distance itself from human rights...

Lawmakers: Drop rule that high schoolers pass algebra, English exams to get diplomas

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/16 11:30P Steven Walker

For more than 40 years, Florida’s public high school students have needed to pass state language arts and math exams to graduate. Now, as more students struggle to pass the...

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Ryl Tea Joins Forces with Sydney Thomas and Glenny Balls to Launch a Flavorful Ryl-lationship

Restaurant News 3/21 10:00A RestaurantNews.com

Innovative beverage brand partners with top influencers to highlight a love built on functional, antioxidant-powered iced tea New York, NY  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Is it love...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens New Franchise Location in Calgary

Restaurant News 3/21 7:43A RestaurantNews.com

New location offers bold Texas-style barbecue for the local community. Calgary, Alberta  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit , the world’s largest barbecue...

Dickey’s Barbecue Grand Opening Weekend in Rancho Cucamonga

Restaurant News 3/21 7:11A RestaurantNews.com

Authentic Texas BBQ Comes to Rancho Cucamonga with Special Deals, Prizes, and Family Fun from March 21st to 23rd Rancho Cucamonga, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Dickey’s...

Pepper Lunch Coming Soon to Hawaii with Three Locations Set to Open in the Next 12 Months

Restaurant News 3/21 6:13A RestaurantNews.com

Local Residents Sean and Nari Uezu to Open the First Three of Ten Pepper Lunch Restaurants in Honolulu Los Angeles, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Pepper Lunch , a one-of-a-kind...

Krispy Krunchy Chicken Named To Yelp’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Brands List Second Year in a Row

Restaurant News 3/21 5:47A RestaurantNews.com

Iconic chicken leader goes two for two Atlanta, GA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Krispy Krunchy Chicken ® , one of the fastest growing hot food concepts in the convenience store...

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Heat hope to snap 10-game losing streak against Hornets

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 3/22 11:20A Hindustan Times

But the Miami Heat who advanced to the NBA Finals as recently as 2023 will take a 10-game losing streak into their matchup against the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Sunday...

Heat’s Adebayo questionable Sunday vs. Hornets due to knee sprain

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 3/22 10:40A South Florida Sun Sentinel

MIAMI — At a time when the Miami Heat rotation is as close to whole as it has been in weeks, center Bam Adebayo surfaced on the team’s injury report Saturday with a sprained...

Heat, Riley turn talk to good deeds amid ‘tough stretch’ punishing reality of 10-game losing streak

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 3/22 7:45A South Florida Sun Sentinel

MIAMI — For a moment, basketball moved to the background, something particularly difficult to do amid a 10-game losing streak. Instead, when Miami Heat president Pat Riley...

Dave Hyde: NSU takes Crutchfield’s unique brand of winning to Elite Eight

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/22 4:53A Dave Hyde

DAVIE — Dusty May leaned into the microphone and answered how his Michigan team beat UC San Diego s pressing defense in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday by...

Ira Winderman: Heat get to look at Jimmy Butler from both sides now

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/22 4:01A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — The duality of Jimmy Butler is one amply familiar to followers of the Miami Heat. There has always been this Jimmy Butler and that Jimmy Butler. This Jimmy Butler, the...

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Uninsured: Federal Crop Insurance Program Leaves Most Farms Unprotected

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/21 5:00A Rebecca Schewe

Photo credit: Lindsey Scalera. Crop insurance is the cornerstone of the farm safety net, insuring farms for losses from unpredictable weather, market fluctuations, and other risks. Consequently, the...

Farmers Speak Out on the Devastating Impact of USDA Funding Freeze

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/20 10:48A Laura Zaks

Farmer Patrick Brown speaking at a recent NSAC virtual briefing On March 6, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) hosted a virtual briefing: Impact in the Field – How the USDA Funding...

Carrot Muffins

Love and Lemons 3/20 3:32A Jeanine Donofrio

These carrot muffins combine two of my favorite things: carrot cake and muffins! They re moist, fluffy, and warmly spiced, with plenty of grated carrots, chewy raisins, and...

Grits and Eggs

Love and Lemons 3/18 4:42A Jeanine Donofrio

Did you catch the guide to how to make grits I posted the other day? I m following it up with this easy grits and eggs recipe, which might be my favorite way to eat grits. As...

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USDA Staffing Cuts Hurt Farmers and Rural Communities

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/14 5:26A Rebecca Schewe

USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. While the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not confirmed the number of employees that have already been laid off or their plans for a forthcoming “ reduction in...

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