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Top Stories: ➊ – Former Gator Jacory Patterson worked the overnight shift loading trucks at UPS. Now, he’s one of top runners in 400 (Friday), ➋ – Mountain Mike’s Pizza Maintains Strong 2025 Momentum and Experiences Record Growth Through Midyear (Thursday), ➌ – Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill takes Tua’s words on the chin, says they ‘were needed’ (Friday), ➍ – 2 girls killed in Miami sailing camp tragedy died from accidental drowning: Medical examiner (Thursday), ➎ – Former Hurricanes five-star prospect Justin Scott stepping into key role (Friday)

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Man found with loaded AR-15, knives in vehicle at Palm Beach airport, deputies say

WSVN 7News 8/5 10:18A Kathleen Ditton

A man was taken into custody after deputies found a loaded AR-15 rifle and several knives concealed inside a vehicle parked in a restricted area at Palm Beach International...

Raw milk sickens 21 people in Florida including 6 children

WSVN 7News 8/5 9:29A Kathleen Ditton

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Six children are among 21 people who have E. coli or campylobacter infections after consuming raw milk from a farm in Florida, public health officials...

Parents of Parkland shooting victim use AI avatar to honor his life, push gun law changes on...

WSVN 7News 8/5 9:22A Kevin Boulandier

The parents of Parkland school shooting victim Joaquin Oliver are using artificial intelligence to help keep his memory alive as they celebrate his heavenly birthday this...

Warehouse roof partially collapses in West Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 8/5 9:13A Sebastian Cuervo

A roof of a warehouse partially collapsed in West Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the collapse near the 1900 block of NW 72nd Ave, Tuesday afternoon....

Police: Two men found dead in Hialeah apartment were shot to death

WSVN 7News 8/5 8:41A Patrick Chalvire

Hialeah Police have confirmed that two men found dead inside an apartment last week were shot to death. Officers responded to the Atlantico at Aquabella complex on West 35th...

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Student loan caps might worsen the national doctor shortage, critics say

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/5 3:20A Tribune News Service

By Shalina Chatlani, Stateline.org Twenty-eight-year-old Michaela Bonner has been working 12-hour shifts as an emergency medical technician in Norfolk, Virginia, for the past...

Why some students are leaving Broward schools: Survey sheds light on declining enrollment

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/4 1:00A Scott Travis

Broward may be an A-rated school district, but some parents don t feel like their children are getting an A-rated education, a new survey suggests. About a quarter of parents...

Florida warns schools of ‘divisive’ online platform used to catalog books

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/3 1:00A Steven Walker

An online reading platform used by school districts to comply with Florida book laws is now under fire by the state’s top education official who accused it, without providing...

For ‘mama bear’ parents, access to their college kids’ medical and student records can be a waiver...

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/2 3:10A Elizabeth Hernandez

When Jennifer Hughes’ son was in a mountain biking accident last year, she was prepared to go into full “mama bear” mode, overseeing his medical care and insurance details....

Trump plans to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 7/31 5:50A Associated Press

By MICHELLE L. PRICE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday plans to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren, a program created in...

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Restaurant Franchise News from Corbett’s Burgers and Soda Bar, Pablito’s Tacos, Urban Bird Hot...

Restaurant News 8/5 6:11A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Corbett s Burgers and Soda Bar, Pablito s Tacos, Urban Bird Hot Chicken, Paris Baguette, Mountain Mike s Pizza, PJ s...

New Restaurant Menu Offerings from Golden Corral, Pepper Lunch, Huddle House, and More!

Restaurant News 8/5 5:54A RestaurantNews.com

Here s what s On The Menu at Golden Corral, Pepper Lunch, Huddle House, JINYA Ramen Bar, Dog Haus, Smokey Bones, Whataburger, Polly s Pies, and Perkins American Food Co. ...

Nick the Greek Increases Brand Momentum in First Half of 2025 With Accelerating Development, Menu...

Restaurant News 8/4 11:12P RestaurantNews.com

Nick the Greek Poised for Impressive 2025, Following Successful First Half of the Year Popular Greek Chain Eyes 100+ Locations by Year s End as Menu Innovation Sparks Sales...

Taco Cabana Named a Top Regional Fast Food Chain & a Favorite Taco in USA Today’s 2025 10BEST...

Restaurant News 8/4 11:05P RestaurantNews.com

Taco Cabana Earns Two Coveted Spots on USA Today s 10Best Awards Mexican-Inspired Legacy Chain Earns High Honors in Two Categories Spotlighting America s Most Loved...

FACE Amusement Group Appoints Kashif Ahmad to Lead Next Phase of Growth, Bringing 30 Years of Global...

Restaurant News 8/4 8:16A RestaurantNews.com

Johnson City, TN ( RestaurantNews.com ) FACE Amusement Group , a leading operator of entertainment experiences and hospitality brands across the U.S., is proud to announce...

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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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Bianchi: Sorry, President Trump, your executive order can’t fix college football

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/5 9:05A Mike Bianchi

If you thought Donald Trump’s boldest promise was ending the war in Ukraine “on Day One” of his presidency, wait until you hear his latest miracle cure: Our commander-in-chief...

Chris Perkins: Grading the Dolphins’ depth . . . you know the trouble spots

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/5 8:55A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — Depth is always important in the NFL, and with training camp now 11 practices old after Tuesday s session it’s time to take a look at the Miami Dolphins ’...

Teddy Bridgewater to return to NFL with Buccaneers to back up Baker Mayfield

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/5 7:03A Associated Press

By ROB MAADDI TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater is nearing a return to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Bridgewater is...

Dolphins’ Patrick Paul seems nice, but is a mean smack talker on the field

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/5 5:33A David Furones

MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins second-year offensive tackle Patrick Paul is a kind fellow, but get him competing on the football field, and he’s apparently a different...

Coaching continuity is ‘key’ for overhauled Hurricanes’ offense

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/5 4:27A Adam Lichtenstein

CORAL GABLES — Miami s offense has almost no continuity at skill positions this year. The Hurricanes top six pass-catchers are gone , as is 1,000-yard rusher Damien Martinez....