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Redistricting push from DeSantis and Trump creates uncertainty for Florida congressional candidates

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 9/13 1:15A Anthony Man

Congressional candidates — from the long-time incumbents who seem entrenched in office to the long-shot challengers seeking to replace them — have been strategizing for months, sometimes years....

Father caught on video abusing 2-year-old in Sunny Isles Beach pleads guilty

NBCMiami.com (Local) 9/12 12:46P Christian Colón

A Sunny Isles Beach man accused of abusing his 2-year-old daughter has pleaded guilty to two counts of child abuse.

Related: Sunny Isles Beach man pleads guilty to child abuse for incident caught on video CBS Miami (News)

Body pulled from water near Mercy Hospital in Miami, police say

WSVN 7News 9/12 4:44A Tynisa Senior

A body was removed from a waterway near a South Florida hospital, according to police. The City of Miami Police responded to reports around 8 a.m. Friday, regarding a body...

No injuries reported after freight train collides with car in Fort Lauderdale

WSVN 7News 9/12 4:07A Tynisa Senior

No injuries were reported after a freight train collided with a car in Fort Lauderdale Thursday night. The incident happened just before 8:30p.m. Officials temporarily shut...

Death investigation underway after woman found dead at Cooper City Walmart

WSVN 7News 9/12 3:51A Tynisa Senior

A death investigation is underway after a woman s lifeless body was found at a Walmart in Cooper City. An emergency call referenced a woman found deceased at the Walmart...

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The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 9/12 6:22A Associated Press

By JOCELYN GECKER The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. Related Articles State board confirms Landry as University of Florida’s interim...

Thanksgiving Activities That Keep 5th Graders Focused and Learning

Teaching in the Heart of Florida 9/7 8:00P Rissa

By Rissa Hanneken The week before Thanksgiving is always tricky. Between holiday excitement, special schedules, and a shorter week, keeping students focused can feel like an uphill climb. That’s why...

The gender gap in math widened in the pandemic. Schools are trying to make up lost ground

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 9/5 6:27A Associated Press

By ANNIE MA and SHARON LURYE, Associated Press Education Writers IRVING, Texas (AP) — Crowded around a workshop table, four girls at de Zavala Middle School puzzled over a Lego machine they had built....

Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 9/4 1:44A Associated Press

By JEFF McMURRAY and LINLEY SANDERS, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — When Elizabeth Rivera’s phone would ring during the overnight shift, it was usually because the bus didn’t...

Students in the US illegally see college pathways close as Trump targets tuition breaks

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 9/3 5:46A Kate Payne

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Carlie was hoping to spend her senior year savoring her final moments on the palm tree-lined campus of the University of Central Florida. Instead, she sits...

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Polly’s Pies Celebrates Oktoberfest with Authentic German Flavors and Pumpkin Favorites

Restaurant News 9/9 10:00A RestaurantNews.com

SoCal legacy restaurant unveils limited-time fall menu featuring bratwursts, pretzel and seasonal bakery treats Placentia, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Polly’s Pies is raising a stein to the season...

FACE Amusement and Guy Fieri Foundation Bring Teddy Bears to Central Park for the Annual New York...

Restaurant News 9/9 8:54A RestaurantNews.com

The Buddy Walk® was held in advance of National Teddy Bear Day New York, NY  ( RestaurantNews.com )  FACE Amusement Group joined forces with The Guy Fieri Foundation and National Down Syndrome Society...

Huddle House Launches Smashed Burger Week in Honor of National Cheeseburger Day

Restaurant News 9/9 4:39A RestaurantNews.com

New Huddle Rewards Program Kicks Off With Exclusive FREE Smashed Burgers, Pancakes, and Coffee Atlanta, GA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Huddle House , the neighborhood gathering place that brings friends...

Restaurant Franchise News from The Taco Spot, Rock N’ Roll Sushi, Newk’s Eatery, and More!

Restaurant News 9/9 2:31A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from The Taco Spot, Rock N Roll Sushi, Newk s Eatery, Layne s Chicken Fingers, Urban Bird Hot Chicken, Rita s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Noodles &...

New Restaurant Menu Offerings from Bennigan’s, Steak and Ale, Chipotle, Straw Hat Pizza, and More!

Restaurant News 9/9 2:26A RestaurantNews.com

Here s what s On The Menu at Bennigan s, Steak and Ale, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Straw Hat Pizza, McDonald s, Friendly s, Bruxie, Juice It Up!, Nékter Juice Bar, Taco Cabana, Wetzel s Pretzels, Red...

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Best Salsa Classes in Miami

Coral Gables Love 9/11 5:43A Paola Mendez

The best salsa classes in Miami are taught by @3plus2cubandance . The classes are so much fun and my dancing has improved dramatically in a few months. 3 Plus 2 Cuban Dance...

Read This: The Road To Tender Hearts

The Wordy Girl 8/31 4:05A The Wordy Girl

For a dark-ish comic surrounding a roadtrip you won t forget — seek out Annie Hartnett s The Road To Tender Hearts. At 63 years old, million-dollar The post Read This: The Road To Tender Hearts...

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ASK IRA: Have Heat bypassed veteran competition in training camp?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 9/13 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, are the Heat going to bring in any veterans to compete in training camp? – Sal. A: Because of the luxury tax, tax aprons and hard caps, camp competition for many teams...

ASK IRA: Will Heat’s latest roster math lead to a future payoff?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 9/12 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: The Heat signed four players and I haven t heard of any of them. How does this make them better? – Paolo. A: The same way players such as Duncan Robinson, Max Strus, Gabe...

Things to watch for: Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots on Sunday

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 9/11 12:30A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — The mission for the Miami Dolphins in Sunday’s home opener against New England is clear — win. The Dolphins (0-1) were blasted by Indianapolis, 33-8, in last...

ASK IRA: Is position going to be an issue for Heat’s Nikola Jovic?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 9/11 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: It is the organization s responsibility to put players in the best position to be successful. I realize these are your opinions and possibly not Erik Spoelstra s opinions....

Palm Beach County barely cracks double-digits in alumni playing in NFL

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 9/10 9:09P Steve Svekis

Continuing a talent drain that has persisted the past several years, alumni of Palm Beach County high schools took up only 10 spots on NFL rosters in the league s opening...

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Homemade Corn Tortillas

Love and Lemons 9/9 4:32A Jeanine Donofrio

You can t fully appreciate corn tortillas until you ve tried homemade ones. They re entirely different from the shelf-stable, store-bought kind. Instead of being dry and prone...

Creamed Corn

Love and Lemons 9/4 4:10A Jeanine Donofrio

Don t buy creamed corn in a can—this recipe is easy to make from scratch! It calls for 8 basic ingredients, comes together in a single skillet, and tastes SO much better than...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – September!

Love and Lemons 9/2 9:59A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...

This 3-Ingredient Cocktail Is Perfect for Labor Day

Love and Lemons 8/31 2:20A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

For me, Labor Day weekend is bittersweet. There’s lots to look forward to in fall, but if I could stop time and let summer go on forever, I totally would. It will always be my...

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