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Top Stories: ➊ – ASK IRA: Should there be a limit to Heat’s pitch for Giannis? (Thursday), ➋ – A year later, new Broward schools watchdog hasn’t yet released findings of investigations (Sunday), ➌ – Chris Perkins: Senior Bowl hints at change in attitude toward NIL, transfer portal (Saturday), ➍ – Projecting Miami Hurricanes’ depth chart for the 2026 season (Saturday), ➎ – ‘Uncle Luke’ for Congress? Rapper turned civic leader Luther Campbell sounds ready to run (Saturday)

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Driver carjacked Corvette at gunpoint in Miami, crashed in Miami Gardens, police say

WSVN 7News 2/5 2:26A Rubén Rosario

Police took a driver into custody after a ritzy ride was stolen at gunpoint in Miami and wrecked in Miami Gardens. City of Miami Police units responded to the scene of the...

‘We just can’t possibly let this ever happen again’: Holocaust survivor tells survival story to...

WSVN 7News 2/5 2:14A Rubén Rosario

A Holocaust survivor gave a living history lesson, one overflowing with hope and fulfillment, to students at an elementary school in Coral Gables. Charles Charlie Mendel is...

At least 20 measles cases reported at Ave Maria University in Collier County

WSVN 7News 2/5 12:45A Rubén Rosario

AVE MARIA, Fla. (WSVN) A measles outbreak was reported at a Florida university. Two cases of the highly contagious virus at Ave Maria University, located Collier County,...

Elderly resident safely escapes burning house in NW Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 2/4 10:38P Rubén Rosario

An elderly resident is safe after a fire broke out in their Northwest Miami-Dade home. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the house fire in the area of...

State and local leaders react to federal judge’s decision to block Trump administration from ending...

WSVN 7News 2/3 6:27A Sebastian Cuervo

Florida state and local leaders weighed in one day after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from stripping Haitians of their temporary protected status. Judge...

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Audit blasts actions that resulted in bonuses for top Broward school administrators

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/5 1:39A Scott Travis

Broward school administrators failed to adequately inform the School Board or the public of a controversial plan to give high-paid administrators bonuses of up to $14,000, a...

Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/3 5:36A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with...

A year later, new Broward schools watchdog hasn’t yet released findings of investigations

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/1 12:00A Scott Travis

A year after the Broward School District contracted with the county s Office of Inspector General to help it root out waste, fraud and abuse, the watchdog agency has yet to...

Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here’s what to know

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 1/28 3:58A Associated Press

By MAKIYA SEMINERA and MORIAH BALINGIT, Associated Press Education Writer As a continuation of President Donald Trump s pitch to Americans on affordability and the economy...

Florida could ban foreign H-1B visa faculty at state universities until 2027

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 1/26 11:00P Steven Walker

Florida could bar its public universities from hiring foreign faculty on H-1B visas for the next year, a move called potentially devastating to science departments at state...

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Culver’s Reveals Bold New Menu Plans for 2026

Restaurant News 2/4 1:13A RestaurantNews.com

National restaurant chain combines innovation with classic flavors, keeps hospitality and guest experience at the forefront Summary : Culver s unveils its 2026 menu vision...

Melting Pot Announces Strategic Expansion Across Canada, Targets Major Hubs for New Growth

Restaurant News 2/4 1:09A RestaurantNews.com

The iconic fondue franchise is launching expansion efforts to build on its existing Edmonton presence, targeting new growth in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa. Tampa,...

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Comes to Stonecrest, GA!

Restaurant News 2/4 1:00A RestaurantNews.com

Stonecrest, GA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ , the newest addition to Stonecrest’s growing food scene, is proud to announce the grand opening of its latest...

The C Society Launches to Redefine Hospitality Leadership with Fractional Executive Model

Restaurant News 2/3 11:10P RestaurantNews.com

Toni Ronayne, Founder of The C Society and Fractional CEO Delivering top-tier talent to accelerate growth, profitability, and culture for emerging and scaling restaurant...

Mamma Mia: Hat Creek Launches Ultimate Pizza Burger for a Limited Time

Restaurant News 2/2 6:55A RestaurantNews.com

Fan-inspired collaboration with @foodguyjack brings Italian flavors to a Texas classic Austin, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Grab the Parmesan, but leave the takeout box at...

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Israel’s first Olympic bobsled team heads to Italy in bid they have dubbed ‘Shul Runnings’

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/5 3:03A Associated Press

By JULIA FRANKEL, Associated Press TEL AVIV (AP) — Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme. Get on up, Israel, it’s bobsled time! FILE- Adam Edelman and Regnars Kirejevs, of Israel, compete in their second...

After questions and concerns, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are ready to go as a new era...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/5 2:42A Associated Press

By ANDREW DAMPF, Associated Press Sports Writer CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Will there be an Olympic spirit or will it seem like a bunch of individual world championships? Will a complicated...

Bad Bunny to discuss Super Bowl halftime performance fresh off big Grammy win

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/5 12:39A Associated Press

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., Associated Press Entertainment Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — What can viewers expect from Bad Bunny’s highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime...

Vance, in Milan, says the Olympics are ‘one of the few things’ that unite Americans

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/5 12:18A Associated Press

By MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Vice President JD Vance arrived in Milan with his family Thursday, telling U.S. athletes competing in the Milan Cortina Winter Games that the...

ASK IRA: Do Heat need to take a prudent post-deadline approach with roster?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/4 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: Saw your piece about Terry Rozier being waived after the deadline. I hope the Heat find some prospects to develop and don t get caught up with Chris Paul, Lonzo Ball or...