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26th Salute to Leadership Gala, fundraiser to help end homelessness in Broward, held in Weston

WSVN 7News 3/29 7:48P Rubén Rosario

The Salute to Leadership Gala continues its moving mission to end homelessness in Broward County. This year s Gala in the Glades, held Saturday night at Bergeron Green Glades...

No injuries reported after fire breaks out at NW Miami-Dade home

WSVN 7News 3/28 6:31A Tynisa Senior

No injuries were reported after a Northwest Miami-Dade home was engulfed in flames. The fire broke out Thursday near 29th Avenue and 29th Street. Smoke covered the side and...

Strong winds and rough seas: What beachgoers need to know before heading out

WSVN 7News 3/28 6:30A Tynisa Senior

With strong winds sweeping across South Florida, beachgoers should be aware of the rough seas, powerful currents, and potentially hazardous conditions before going for a swim....

20 cold-stunned turtles released into Atlantic Ocean following treatment at aquarium in Missouri

WSVN 7News 3/28 4:34A Tynisa Senior

20 cold-stunned sea turtles arrived at the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Missouri from the New England Aquarium in Boston for rehabilitation. The turtles...

Tampa woman escapes truck fire; looks for Good Samaritan

WSVN 7News 3/28 4:13A Apage

Officials say a woman in Tampa barely escaped a fire emergency with her life thanks to a good Samaritan s efforts. Deborah Paxton said she was driving her boyfriend to work...

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Federal cuts squeeze already-struggling food banks, school lunch programs

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/29 3:10A Tribune News Service

By Kevin Hardy, Stateline.org For the Day Eagle Hope Project, federal money has helped volunteers deliver fresh produce and meat to families in need across the remote Fort...

Trump’s school choice push adds to momentum in statehouses

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/28 7:54A Tribune News Service

By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.org More than a dozen states in the past two years have launched or expanded programs that allow families to use taxpayer dollars to send their...

Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/28 3:33A Associated Press

By SHARON LURYE and JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press Education Writers After decades of partnership with the U.S. government, colleges are facing new doubts about the future...

Amid plummeting diversity at medical schools, a warning of DEI crackdown’s ‘chilling effect’

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/27 7:08A Tribune News Service

By Annie Sciacca, KFF Health News The Trump administration’s crackdown on DEI programs could exacerbate an unexpectedly steep drop in diversity among medical school students,...

Turkish student at Tufts University is latest Palestinian supporter swept up in US crackdown

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/27 6:55A Associated Press

By MICHAEL CASEY, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and KATHY McCORMACK BOSTON (AP) — A Turkish student  detained by federal officers  as she walked along a street in a Boston suburb is the latest supporter of...

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Slow Food Miami's Tasting Party returns Thursday April 3rd

MIAbites 3/30 6:21A MIAbites Team

Slow Food Miami’s Annual “Snail of Approval” Tasting Party, now in its 14 th year, will return on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Once again calling the legendary Eden Roc Miami Beach hotel its home, this...

Dickey’s Barbecue Expands in Texas with New Canton Location

Restaurant News 3/29 3:44A RestaurantNews.com

Continued collaboration with Road Ranger Travel Centers brings authentic Texas barbecue to even more travelers Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Dickey’s Barbecue...

Cork’s Cajun Fried Fish and Shrimp Launches Franchise Model, Bringing Bayou Flavors to Untapped...

Restaurant News 3/27 5:31A RestaurantNews.com

The fast-casual franchise is gearing up to expand throughout the U.S., offering franchisees a proven operational blueprint and a one-of-a-kind Cajun drive-thru model. Port...

Subway Delivers Mouthwatering Sweet Heat with All-New Hot Honey Sauce and Sandwiches

Restaurant News 3/27 3:38A RestaurantNews.com

Subway s new Hot Honey sauce and swicy subs are available nationwide for a limited time Miami, FL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Feeling swicy? Subway ® is serving up serious sweet...

Wahlburgers Launches Pepperoni Smash, Announces Partnership with Boston Deli Boys

Restaurant News 3/26 5:18A RestaurantNews.com

A bold new limited-time menu item, an iconic hometown collab and a whole lotta Boston attitude Boston, MA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Wahlburgers is serving up some serious...

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Read This: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

The Wordy Girl 3/26 4:05A The Wordy Girl

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin captures the joy of connecting people and books. You see, A.J. Fikry’s life is not at The post Read This: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry appeared...

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Heat still with meaningful games, albeit with stakes of a different sort

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/30 4:10A Ira Winderman

WASHINGTON — No, this is not the type of fight to the finish the Miami Heat typically target, an objective of being a No. 9 play-in seed instead of a No. 10 play-in seed. But...

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NBA Fans Sound Off on Miami Heat Eliminating Sixers From Playoffs

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 3/30 2:22A Philadelphia 76ers On SI

When the middle of April hits, the Philadelphia 76ers are going to call it a season much earlier than expected. Following a loss against the Miami Heat on Saturday night, the...

LOOK: Ja Morant and LeBron James stare at each other and other pictures of the day in the NBA

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 3/30 2:05A Hoops Hype

LOOK: Ja Morant and LeBron James stare at each other and other pictures of the day in the NBA

ASK IRA: Are Heat creating springboard for next season or false hope?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/30 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, you said that the current trio of Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins weren t enough to contend in the strengthening East. You know what? You re probably...

Knights hope to elevate veteran pass-rushing group

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/30 12:00A Matt Murschel

Beneath a pale blue sky, the unmistakable beat of music reverberated from a massive speaker, setting an energetic tone as UCF players took the field at the Wayne Densch Practice Fields on Saturday for...

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Easy Carrot Cake

Love and Lemons 3/30 2:24A Jeanine Donofrio

Jack declared this carrot cake recipe the best he s ever tried. Coming from him, that s high praise, because carrot cake is his favorite dessert of all time! I don t disagree...

NSAC Applauds Bicameral Reintroduction of the Save Our Small Farms Act

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/28 7:48A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 NSAC Applauds Bicameral Reintroduction...

Roasted Asparagus

Love and Lemons 3/27 3:30A Jeanine Donofrio

This roasted asparagus recipe is my favorite spring side dish. I love how the spears become tender, juicy, and lightly browned in the oven, with frizzled, crispy tips. I think...

Creamed Spinach

Love and Lemons 3/23 3:06A Jeanine Donofrio

This creamed spinach recipe is the most luxurious way to eat your greens. Inspired by Jack s mom s famous creamed spinach (a staple at Thanksgiving, Easter, and other family...

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...

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