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Landscape truck driver flees traffic stop in Southwest Ranches, prompting lockdowns at 2 schools

WSVN 7News 2/25 3:42A Rubén Rosario

A lockdown at two schools in Southwest Ranches has been lifted after a traffic stop bailout involving a landscaping truck resulted in a lockdown, authorities said. According...

Wildfire risk skyrockets in South Florida as dry air, wind parch the region

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 2/25 2:33A Bill Kearney

An extreme drought has combined with low humidity and strong winds to make fire risk exceptionally high in South Florida. This week, the state’s Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services...

Florida may change ID accepted at polling places, making it harder for students and seniors to vote

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 2/25 12:00A Anthony Man

A wide-ranging election measure teed up for action Wednesday in the Florida House of Representatives would change the kinds of ID voters can present at the polls, potentially making it more difficult...

Crews put out boat fire near Opa-locka warehouse

WSVN 7News 2/23 1:42A Rubén Rosario

Emergency crews responded to a boat up in flames in Opa-locka this past weekend. Video posted to social mendia by Only in Dade shows the cloud of smoke near a warehouse along...

Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of locksmith at Miami apartment building

WSVN 7News 2/23 1:15A Rubén Rosario

A Miami man is behind bars after he shot and killed a locksmith in an apartment building, police said. Luis David Lemus has been charged with second-degree murder. The...

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Broward School Board used closed-door meeting to end weight-loss drug coverage

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/20 3:07A Scott Travis

The Broward School Board agreed to stop paying for popular weight-loss medicines for its employees during a recent closed-door meeting — a move that legal experts and the...

Florida law professor faces 50 counts of child porn possession

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/18 7:33A Steven Walker

An Orlando law professor faces 50 counts of child pornography possession following his Wednesday arrest, Orange County Jail records show. Glen-Peter Ahlers, 70, taught at...

‘Professor Uthmeier’: Inside Florida attorney general’s $100k teaching job at UF

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/18 2:35A Garrett Shanley

Within months of Gov. Ron DeSantis handpicking him as Florida’s new attorney general last winter, James Uthmeier landed a lucrative side gig: a $100,000-a-year teaching...

Florida sports school to pay $1.7M for taking students with Mexican cartel ties

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/17 5:22A Carter Weinhofer

MIAMI – Bradenton’s IMG Academy agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle a potential liability suit after allowing two students with ties to the Mexican cartel to attend the...

Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 2/13 5:33A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is suing Harvard University , saying it has refused to provide admissions records that the...

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Pizza Inn Reinvests in Mesquite with Transformative Restaurant Modernization

Restaurant News 2/25 8:01A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas-founded pizza brand celebrates full restaurant transformation with ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening event Mesquite, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pizza Inn is ushering...

KFC Brings Back the Fan-Favorite Twister* and Launches New $20 Customizable Bucket**

Restaurant News 2/25 2:56A RestaurantNews.com

A nostalgic classic returns for a limited time, alongside a new option to bring everyone to the table Plano, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) KFC ® is expanding how guests can...

Bojangles Scores a Morning Win with New Triple Double Biscuit and Iced Coffee

Restaurant News 2/25 2:50A RestaurantNews.com

New breakfast lineup brings the perfect mix of savory and sippable to kickstart the day Charlotte, NC ( RestaurantNews.com ) Bojangles is making mornings easier, and more...

Firehouse Subs Introduces New Chicken ‘N’ Cheddar Rancher Sub Ahead of National Ranch Day

Restaurant News 2/25 2:43A RestaurantNews.com

A bold new sandwich innovation featuring 49 grams of protein** and layers of new premium grilled white meat chicken, crispy bacon, melty cheddar cheese, and a new herb-forward...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers Freebie for National Strawberry Day

Restaurant News 2/24 3:16A RestaurantNews.com

Beloved barbecue restaurant dishes out berry sweet deal for fans on Friday, Feb. 27 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Friday just got a whole lot sweeter! Dickey s Barbecue...

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Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

The Wordy Girl 2/14 6:56A The Wordy Girl

Growing up, I spent a lot of time in North Carolina where my Aunt Kathy introduced me to the many splendors good ol Southern cooking. The post Chicken Pot Pie Recipe appeared first on The Wordy Girl...

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ASK IRA: Is starting Larsson over Ware the prudent Heat pick for Spoelstra?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/23 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: In what world is Pelle Larsson better than Kel el Ware? – Eddie. A: The short answer is: In Erik Spoelstra s world, when it comes to rounding out his starting lineup,...

Related: ASK IRA: Is Spoelstra playing Heat best and youngest one and the same? Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel

FBI director joins US men’s hockey team in locker room celebration of Olympic gold medal

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/23 12:59A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel joined the American men’s hockey players in the locker room Sunday for a rowdy celebration of winning the gold medal in the Winter Olympics. Related Articles...

ASK IRA: After seeing bronzed Riley, should Heat offer a makeover on Wade statue?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/22 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, credit the Lakers. The statue of Pat Riley is perfect. I wonder what Dwyane Wade thought. – Syl. A: Agree, the Lakers captured the style, panache, drive of Pat Riley...

ASK IRA: Will Myron Gardner spark the Heat, or get someone killed out there?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/21 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, what are we going to do about Myron Gardner? The kid s got a bit – shall we say – too much energy. – Watson. A: Which is sort of what you want your team to have as you...

D’Angelo Ponds, South Florida product who won title with Indiana, prepares for NFL draft

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/20 8:20A David Furones

AVENTURA — If there’s one thing NFL scouts and executives will nitpick on Indiana cornerback D’Angelo Ponds, it’s his size. That’s nothing new for the 5-foot-9, 173-pound blazing speedster out of...

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Thai Green Curry

Love and Lemons 2/24 5:54A Jeanine Donofrio

This Thai green curry recipe is a restaurant-worthy weeknight dinner! It s fresh, flavorful, and bright, yet it still comes together in 30 minutes thanks to an easy pantry...

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Love and Lemons 2/15 3:09A Jeanine Donofrio

These brown butter chocolate chip cookies are insanely delicious. They have lightly crisp edges, perfect chewy middles, and melty chocolate in every bite. Best of all, brown...