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Young students plant native trees in food forest for Earth Day event in Miami Gardens

WSVN 7News 4/22 9:07A Kevin Boulandier

A South Florida school celebrated Earth Day with some planting. Students from Charles D. Wyche Elementary in Miami Gardens planted native trees in its food forest. Prior to...

Fleet week returns to Port Everglades: A celebration of Naval strength and Maritime heritage

WSVN 7News 4/22 7:05A Tynisa Senior

Fleet week officially kicks off Monday at Port Everglades, making it the Navy s 32nd visit to the area since 1990. More than 3,000 members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast...

5-year-old girl hospitalized after near-drowning in pool at Miami Beach apartment-hotel

WSVN 7News 4/22 6:40A Tynisa Senior

A 5-year-old girl is hospitalized after she nearly drowned in a pool at a Miami Beach apartment-hotel, police say. Around 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Miami Beach Police and Miami...

Jacksonville man captures alligator from patio using trash can

WSVN 7News 4/22 6:39A Apage

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — An alligator paying a woman a visit on her patio Easter weekend met its match when the local animal trapper captured it in a trash can. The woman...

Family of 9-year-old fatally shot in Florida City sues apartment complex

WSVN 7News 4/22 6:26A Apage

The family of a child who tragically lost his life in a Florida City shooting announced the filing of a lawsuit against the owner and manager of the apartment complex where...

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‘Our generation deserves better’: FSU students want changes after shooting

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/22 10:21A Skyler Swisher

TALLAHASSEE — Madalyn Propst started taking part in school shooter drills in kindergarten, mourned the victims of Orlando s Pulse nightclub massacre when she was 10 and Thursday had her freshman year...

Federal education cuts and Trump DEI demands leave states, teachers in limbo

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/22 7:19A Tribune News Service

By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.org Early this month, the U.S. Department of Education issued an ultimatum to K-12 public schools and state education agencies: Certify that you...

Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowers

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/22 6:49A Associated Press

By ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections . Roughly 5.3 million...

Broward School Board member Brenda Fam to resign

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/22 6:43A Scott Travis

Brenda Fam, a conservative firebrand who has served 2½ years on the mostly liberal Broward County School Board, announced Tuesday she is resigning. She said in a letter that the resignation takes...

Palm Beach County schools to strip DEI and avoid $300 million cut

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/22 4:14A Scott Travis

The Palm Beach County School Board is expected to take emergency action on Wednesday to rid diversity, equity and inclusion efforts from its policies, worried that $300...

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Outback Steakhouse Launches Hot Wing Roo-lette – Can You Handle the Heat?

Restaurant News 4/22 11:49A RestaurantNews.com

Play the game of chance to determine if your wing will have a KangaROO kick Tampa, FL  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Outback Steakhouse ® is turning up the heat and launching Hot...

Dickey’s Barbecue Heats Up Global Markets with Korean Retail Debut

Restaurant News 4/22 11:31A RestaurantNews.com

All-Pork Sausage Ropes Hit International Shelves as Brand Expands Its Smoky Footprint Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  The pit-smoked flavor of Texas is heading overseas as...

Del Taco Launches Brand Refresh and NEW El Big Boxes to Deliver Bigger Flavor, Bigger Value

Restaurant News 4/22 10:47A RestaurantNews.com

Clásico El Big Box With a fresh new look and the launch of El Big Boxes, Del Taco leans into its bold heritage, serving up real ingredients, generous portions and unbeatable...

UKIAH Japanese Smokehouse Set to Debut in Fort Lauderdale Late Spring 2025

Restaurant News 4/22 9:48A RestaurantNews.com

UKIAH Japanese Smokehouse Baby Back Ribs. Photo Credit Angelina Bruno. Award-Winning Chef Michael Lewis Expands Acclaimed Concept to South Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL  (...

Taco Cabana Unveils Tacos & Tequila Lineup, New Cholula Rita, and Chicken Bacon Ranch Taco Ahead of...

Restaurant News 4/22 8:05A RestaurantNews.com

San Antonio, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  The fiesta starts early at Taco Cabana , the fast-casual destination where bold flavors and good vibes come together. Beginning April...

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Cook This: Lemon Cream Sauce Smothered Chicken and Orzo

The Wordy Girl 4/9 11:05A The Wordy Girl

I’m a huge fan of Half-Baked Harvest’s recipes and this Lemon Cream Sauce Smothered Chicken and Orzo recipe recently caught my eye. Long story short? The post Cook This: Lemon Cream Sauce Smothered...

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Oh baby, it’s Messi! Leo is No. 1 for sports-themed kids’ names in Florida. Did your fave athlete...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/22 5:51A Kari Barnett

Picking out a baby name is one of the most important — and, let s face it, stressful — duties for new parents. Ideas may come from everywhere, including the names of beloved relatives or cities and...

Ira Winderman: Heat question at moment is whether good enough to get one

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/22 5:18A Ira Winderman

CLEVELAND — Erik Spoelstra is doing what he can. He s managing the manageable. It s also his only choice. So the focus from the Hall of Fame-bound Miami Heat coach heading...

David Furones’ NFL mock draft 2.0: Does Jalen Ramsey trade factor into Dolphins’ plans?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/22 12:30A David Furones

The bombshell news last week that the Miami Dolphins are shopping star cornerback Jalen Ramsey around in trade talks could shake up their draft plan . They already needed a...

ASK IRA: Is Andrew Wiggins merely a Heat short-term rental?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/22 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, is Andrew Wiggins just a rental? When you look at the emotion of the game, it looks like he is just passing through. I like everything he can do, but we need more. –...

UCF’s Scott Frost on current state of transfer market: ‘It’s a mess’

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/22 12:00A Matt Murschel

When Scott Frost made his return to college coaching after a nearly three-year hiatus, he stepped into a challenging role as the head coach of UCF in mid-December. His primary...

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Flan de Queso

Fat Girl Hedonist 4/22 6:19A Cari

This recipe always reminds me of my childhood as it was a recipe my dad made often. My dad was a chef in Cuba so his Cuban flan recipe is a restaurant sized recipe, resulting with one batch equalling...

Grilled Asparagus

Love and Lemons 4/22 3:09A Jeanine Donofrio

Grilled asparagus is the best spring and summer side dish! It s tender, juicy, and lightly charred, and it cooks in minutes on the grill. Seasoned simply with olive oil, salt,...

My Favorite Way to Use Up Hard Boiled Eggs

Love and Lemons 4/20 3:50A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

And so it begins: my egg salad kick. Every year after Easter, I make this egg salad recipe to use up the hard boiled eggs left over from my family’s celebration. That first...

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Love and Lemons 4/17 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

This strawberry spinach salad is perfect for spring and early summer. It starts with a base of fresh spinach—one of the first vegetables to appear at my farmers market each...

Poppy Seed Dressing

Love and Lemons 4/15 2:47A Jeanine Donofrio

I can already tell that this poppy seed dressing is going to be the star of my spring and summer salad dressing rotation. It s lightly creamy, sweet, and tangy, perfect for...

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