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DeSantis seeks to blame Legislature for street-art crackdown. Lawmakers tell different story.

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 8/30 4:00A Anthony Man

Faced with backlash over the state ordering cities to remove LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalks and other decorative street art, Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly cited a new Florida law that he said requires...

‘Florida’s in a crisis.’ Broward Democrats sound alarm about Trump, DeSantis policies

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 8/30 1:00A Anthony Man

Degraded hurricane forecasts. Undetected HIV infections because of reduced testing. Seniors on the phone for hours waiting for Social Security to answer. Children without enough food. And dirtier...

Florida’s once-pristine springs threatened by pollution, development and climate change

WSVN 7News 8/29 5:07A Tynisa Senior

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000...

Think Pink: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer aims to raise $1 million to support research; walk...

WSVN 7News 8/29 4:46A Tynisa Senior

The Channel 7 Foundation kicked off this year s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Sunrise. This year s goal is to raise $1 million to help support the fight to end...

Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow arrested on battery charge

WSVN 7News 8/29 4:24A Kathleen Ditton

Miami Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow was arrested on a battery charge, according to jail records. Crow, 37, was taken into custody in Fort Lauderdale on Friday....

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Immigration agents signed up to recruit at a California university. Then the protests started

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/28 8:22A Associated Press

By MIKHAIL ZINSHTEYN, CalMatters Cal Poly Pomona postponed its annual fall job fair this week after students, alumni and community members criticized its inclusion of Customs...

These colleges are welcoming pets in dorms to reduce students’ stress and anxiety

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/28 4:40A Associated Press

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories....

Tobacco use in Florida schools spiked this decade. The culprit? Vaping

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/28 12:00A Jeffrey S. Solochek, Nakylah Car

For most of the last decade, Florida schools have struggled to head off a growing challenge: more and more students are vaping. By 2019, the state identified e-cigarettes...

Florida orders removal of Orlando student road art it promoted 3 months ago

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/27 12:00A Steven Walker

In May, two Lake Nona fourth graders won a Florida Department of Transportation art contest. Their prize: To see their designs painted on bike lanes outside their school. The...

Tale of former UCF cheerleader dropped, injured during practice goes viral

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/25 12:00A Brian Bell

Jayda Redden is used to cheering for others — she s been doing it since she was around 3 years old and was on a mini team coached by her dad. Now hundreds of thousands are cheering for the 19-year-old...

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The Peach Cobbler Factory Serves Up Big Flavor in the Lone Star State with Rapid Expansion Across...

Restaurant News 8/30 4:56A RestaurantNews.com

Fort Lauderdale, FL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  In true Texas style – where everything is bigger and bolder – The Peach Cobbler Factory is making a big splash in the Lone Star State. Since March 2024,...

Logan’s Roadhouse Tops 2025 Casual Dining Rankings

Restaurant News 8/29 12:46A RestaurantNews.com

Market Force Study Shows How CX Excellence Drives Loyalty and Share of Wallet Peachtree Corners, GA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Market Force Information, a global leader in customer experience...

Ascent Hospitality Management Promotes Natalie Hansen to Vice President of Franchise Sales

Restaurant News 8/28 3:27A RestaurantNews.com

Natalie Hansen Brand continues to drive family dining franchise growth Atlanta, GA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Ascent Hospitality Management ®, franchisor to leading family dining brands  Huddle House ®...

Wings and Rings Brings the Heat With Fire-Roasted Serrano Wings, Game-Day Combos and Sweet Seasonal...

Restaurant News 8/28 12:42A RestaurantNews.com

A flavorful sauce, customizable combos, shareable starters and seasonal treats highlight the brand s fresh approach to its fall limited-time menu, launched on August 25th. Cincinnati, OH  (...

VIA 313 Deploys Kea’s Voice AI to Support Regional Expansion

Restaurant News 8/27 8:48A RestaurantNews.com

Kea now manages phone orders for the award-winning Detroit-style pizza chain, ensuring consistency in customer service across 23+ locations. ( RestaurantNews.com )  Today Kea , the leading...

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UF freshman WR Dallas Wilson’s debut delayed, star DT Caleb Banks out for Gators’ season opener

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/30 11:23A Edgar Thompson

GAINESVILLE — True freshman receiver Dallas Wilson s Florida debut will be delayed, while veteran defensive tackle Caleb Banks will have to wait to make his case to become a...

Bianchi: Beloved Lee Corso — the man who made us smile every Saturday — says goodbye to college...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/30 10:53A Mike Bianchi

For nearly four decades, every college football Saturday in America began with a smile. A real genuine smile. Not the forced grin we put on for a company Zoom call or the polite nod when the neighbor...

Lopez accounts for three TDs as Monarch rolls past host Deerfield Beach

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/30 10:24A Gary Curreri

DEERFIELD BEACH — Monarch football coach Calvin Davis said his team has a lot to clean up offensively. Related Articles Week 2 high school football scoreboard You wouldn’t know it following the...

Palm Beach County products Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka get first US Open rematch since 2019

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/30 10:16A Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, who both grew up in Palm Beach County, set up a high-profile showdown between two past title winners in the U.S....

Maryland freshman Washington tosses three touchdown passes in rout of FAU

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/30 9:42A Associated Press

By NOAH TRISTER COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Freshman Malik Washington threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Maryland’s defense scored twice to help the...

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The Easy Corn Dip I’m Making for Labor Day

Love and Lemons 8/28 4:26A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

I have one goal over Labor Day weekend: to enjoy ALL the summer produce! Though fall is just around the corner, tomatoes, zucchini, and my favorite—fresh sweet corn—are still...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Mass Departures Undermine Local Ag Support

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 8/27 7:03A Rebecca Schewe

Photo credit: USDA On July 24, 2025, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins released a memo (SM-1078-015 ) describing the planned reorganization of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) staff....

25 Best Labor Day Recipes

Love and Lemons 8/26 3:03A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Looking for Labor Day food ideas? You re in the right place! Below, I ve rounded up our best Labor Day recipes for an epic end-of-summer cookout. You ll find easy mains that...

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Love and Lemons 8/24 2:48A Jeanine Donofrio

For me, making this homemade tomato sauce recipe is one of the highlights of late summer. Like bruschetta or a good Caprese salad, it s something I only make at this time of...

Creemees, Community, and Coalition: NSAC’s Summer Meeting in Stowe, Vermont

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 8/22 3:42A Laura Zaks

The hills are alive with the Sound of NSAC As we do every summer, NSAC coalition members recently gathered for our summer meeting, from August 4-7, in Stowe, Vermont. Located some 25 miles east of...

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