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3 arrested for picking palmetto berries in Southwest Florida without permit

WSVN 7News 8/12 9:18A Kathleen Ditton

PLACIDA, Florida ( WBBH ) The Charlotte County Sheriff s Office arrested three people for picking palmetto berries without a permit in Placida. Around 7 p.m. on Saturday, the...

14-year-old teen missing out of Hialeah Gardens found

WSVN 7News 8/12 9:10A Kevin Boulandier

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has cancelled a Missing Child Alert after the missing teen was found. Fourteen-year-old Yunior Pozo was found on Tuesday, hours after...

Powerball jackpot balloons to $526 million for next drawing

WSVN 7News 8/12 8:38A Kevin Boulandier

After no winners for announced on Monday night, the Powerball jackpot has increased to $526 million. Players have yet another chance to win the massive prize on Aug. 13....

Hearing underway over the environmental threats ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center allegedly...

WSVN 7News 8/12 6:30A Tynisa Senior

A hearing on whether to halt operations and construction at a migrant detention center dubbed Alligator Alcatraz entered its third day at a Miami courtroom on Tuesday....

Puerto Rican artist Jhayco arrested in Miami on cocaine, cannabis possession charges

WSVN 7News 8/12 4:51A Kathleen Ditton

Puerto Rican singer and rapper Jesús Manuel Nieves Cortés, known professionally as Jhayco, was arrested in Miami on charges of cocaine and cannabis possession, according to...

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Broward’s first day of school running smoother than last year

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/11 6:42A Scott Travis

Broward schools reported few issues on the first day of school Monday, a stark contrast from a year ago when new metal detectors left thousands of high school students waiting in long lines and...

Decades-old Florida desegregation case ends

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/11 6:20A Jim Saunders

TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge last week approved ending a Hendry County school-desegregation lawsuit that started in 1970, after the U.S. Department of Justice and the...

Free breakfast and lunch for all Palm Beach County students this school year

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/11 5:41A Lauren Brensel

All Palm Beach County students will keep receiving free breakfasts and lunches for the 2025-2026 school year, according to the school district. “This helps ensure that every...

Back to school in South Florida: What to know about new rules and campuses in 2025

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/10 1:00A Scott Travis

South Florida students are heading back to school for a new year that will include some new schools and some new rules. Broward and Palm Beach counties begin the 2025-26 school year on Monday, while...

College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/8 6:11A Associated Press

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY A big increase in the tax on university endowments is adding to financial uncertainty for the wealthiest colleges in the U.S., leading several already to lay off staff or...

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Rock N’ Roll Sushi Signs Area Development Agreement to Return to Dallas-Fort Worth

Restaurant News 8/12 6:16A RestaurantNews.com

Franchisees plan three locations, eye Waxahachie and the surrounding cities Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rock N Roll Sushi is set to make its long-awaited return to...

KFC Answers the Call of Passionate Fans – Potato Wedges and Hot & Spicy Wings Make a Nationwide...

Restaurant News 8/12 4:46A RestaurantNews.com

After relentless fan demand, KFC gives the people what they want Louisville, KY ( RestaurantNews.com ) People called, and the Colonel is answering. KFC s beloved Potato...

Tompkins Square Bagels Opening First Food Hall Location at Shaver Hall at Amazon’s Midtown Manhattan...

Restaurant News 8/12 4:08A RestaurantNews.com

NYC Bagel Shop Will Bring Its Famous Breakfast Sandwiches to 5th Avenue Early Next Year New York, NY ( RestaurantNews.com ) Tompkins Square Bagels (TSB), famous for its...

New Restaurant Menu Offerings from Chick-fil-A, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, PJ’s Coffee, and More!

Restaurant News 8/12 4:00A RestaurantNews.com

Here s what s On The Menu at Chick-fil-A, Dickey s Barbecue Pit, PJ s Coffee, Panda Express, Haii Keii Asian Steakhouse, Krispy Kreme, FUSIAN, Ray Ray s Hog Pit, and Leona s...

Restaurant Franchise News from Sus Hi Eatstation, MF Gyros & Burgers, Fresh Monkee, and More!

Restaurant News 8/12 3:57A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Sus Hi Eatstation, MF Gyros & Burgers, Fresh Monkee, Nick the Greek, Taco Cabana, Bar Louie, The Bagel Hole, and...

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Coral Gables Love 8/8 9:07A Paola Mendez

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My European Summer Itinerary 2025

The Wordy Girl 7/31 2:46A The Wordy Girl

Your girl made it out of Home Goods and made it to Europe. Bless! So this Summer, my husband and I yearned to do something The post My European Summer Itinerary 2025 appeared first on The Wordy Girl...

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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and agent accused of sabotaging $240M Hawaii real estate project

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/12 7:01A Associated Press

By JIMMY GOLEN A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his agent got them fired from a $240 million luxury...

UCF corner Antione Jackson is healthy, finding joy in football again

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/12 6:03A Matt Murschel

UCF ’s Antione Jackson is back to full health and enjoying playing football once again. Last season, a lingering hip injury held back the 6-foot-1, 175-pound cornerback,...

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle day-to-day; McDaniel talks RBs after Mattison injury

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/12 3:57A David Furones

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle remain day-to-day as the team shifts from Chicago to Detroit on its 11-day preseason trip through the Midwest....

Heat finalize six-game preseason schedule, announce Puerto Rico exhibition vs. Magic

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/12 2:42A Ira Winderman

MIAMI – The Heat on Tuesday formally announced their Oct. 4 exhibition against the Orlando Magic at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, completing their six-game...

Gators get Texas athlete Davian Groce, UF’s 1st top-50 commit in ’26 class

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/12 2:05A Edgar Thompson

GAINESVILLE — Florida landed its first top-50 commitment in the 2026 class when Texas athlete Davian Groce chose the Gators late Monday. Groce, who plays at Lone Star High in...