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Miami-Dade commissioners vote to remove fluoride from water

NBCMiami.com (Local) 4/1 11:49A Julia Bagg and Steve Litz

The future of fluoride in Miami-Dade County's drinking water was decided by leaders Tuesday afternoon

Final farewell held for 47-year Miami-Dade Fire Rescue veteran who died last month

NBCMiami.com (Local) 4/1 11:46A Laura Rodriguez

Family, friends and fellow firefighters said their final goodbyes to a veteran Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain who died last month.

Miami-Dade passes ordinance to prohibit and punish DMV appointment scalping

NBCMiami.com (Local) 4/1 11:04A NBC6

Miami-Dade commissioners have passed legislation to try to stop scalpers from obtaining Department of Motor Vehicle appointments.

320-pound loggerhead returns to water off Islamorada after being treated at Turtle Hospital

WSVN 7News 4/1 10:47A Kevin Boulandier

A reptile rescue is complete as a big turtle is back in the water. Lenny, a 322-pound loggerhead was saved from an attack in the Florida Keys in mid-March. He was taken to the...

Potential shooting at South Miami apartment complex was swatting call, police say

WSVN 7News 4/1 10:31A Patrick Chalvire

Authorities responded to a reported shooting Tuesday afternoon at an apartment complex in South Miami, but ruled it to be a swatting call. South Miami Police and the...

Related: Police surround South Miami apartment building for swatting call NBCMiami.com (Local)

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Cornell’s new Jewish president says he is ‘very comfortable’ with where the college is currently

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 4/1 3:59A Philissa Cramer

As at Columbia University, its fellow Ivy League school, Cornell University has had a pro-Palestinian student protest leader sought for deportation — as well as a handful of...

Broward school volunteers accuse district of trying to ‘DOGE’ advisory committees

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/31 12:55A Scott Travis

Broward School leaders have decided it s time to rein in a large and vocal group of parent and community volunteers that make up advisory committees and are known for giving...

Federal cuts squeeze already-struggling food banks, school lunch programs

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/29 3:10A Tribune News Service

By Kevin Hardy, Stateline.org For the Day Eagle Hope Project, federal money has helped volunteers deliver fresh produce and meat to families in need across the remote Fort...

Trump’s school choice push adds to momentum in statehouses

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/28 7:54A Tribune News Service

By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.org More than a dozen states in the past two years have launched or expanded programs that allow families to use taxpayer dollars to send their...

Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 3/28 3:33A Associated Press

By SHARON LURYE and JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press Education Writers After decades of partnership with the U.S. government, colleges are facing new doubts about the future...

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Toastique To Open First El Paso, TX Location in Spring 2025

Restaurant News 3/31 11:00P RestaurantNews.com

Toastique has announced its latest expansion to El Paso, Texas with its first location opening in spring 2025 serving gourmet toast creations, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich...

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Named Brand of the Year by Pizza Marketplace

Restaurant News 3/31 2:17A RestaurantNews.com

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Recognized with Top Segment Honor and Prestigious Industry Accolade Irvine, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Mountain Mike’s Pizza , a leading...

Slow Food Miami's Tasting Party returns Thursday April 3rd

MIAbites 3/30 6:21A MIAbites Team

Slow Food Miami’s Annual “Snail of Approval” Tasting Party, now in its 14 th year, will return on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Once again calling the legendary Eden Roc Miami Beach hotel its home, this...

Subway Delivers Mouthwatering Sweet Heat with All-New Hot Honey Sauce and Sandwiches

Restaurant News 3/27 3:38A RestaurantNews.com

Subway s new Hot Honey sauce and swicy subs are available nationwide for a limited time Miami, FL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Feeling swicy? Subway ® is serving up serious sweet...

Celebrating 30 Years of BIGGBY COFFEE: A Legacy of Growth and a Bright Future

Restaurant News 3/24 5:53A RestaurantNews.com

The high-energy coffee franchise is celebrating three decades of growth with a nationwide party and looking forward to its continued impact as it supports people in building...

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Read This: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

The Wordy Girl 3/26 4:05A The Wordy Girl

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin captures the joy of connecting people and books. You see, A.J. Fikry’s life is not at The post Read This: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry appeared...

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Miami Hurricanes’ overhauled secondary starting to jell in spring camp

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/1 8:02A Adam Lichtenstein

CORAL GABLES — It would be understandable if members of the Hurricanes secondary wore nametags for the first few practices. Five defensive backs arrived via the transfer...

US-Canada-Mexico joint World Cup goes from unity to acrimony thanks to tariffs and ’51st state’...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/1 7:53A Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH, AP National Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven years ago, when a joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico was awarded the 2026 World Cup , rifts created by tariffs — yes, back...

Ifeatu Melifonwu’s former coach Dan Campbell says he will be ‘productive player’ for Dolphins

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/1 3:38A David Furones

PALM BEACH — There’s a rather common belief that if new Miami Dolphins safety Ifeatu Melifonwu can stay on the field in 2025, he can blossom into a key, versatile defensive...

After dominating NBA lightweights, Heat get real test vs. Celtics, Grizzlies, Bucks

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 4/1 3:34A Ira Winderman

BOSTON — In defeating the flyweights, bantamweights and featherweights amid this five-game winning streak, the Miami Heat have shown they can pack a punch against NBA ...

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LOOK: Klay Thompson not happy and other pictures of the day in the NBA

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 4/1 2:05A Hoops Hype

LOOK: Klay Thompson not happy and other pictures of the day in the NBA

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“Clothing Optional” at One of the Best Bars in the Florida Keys

Eater Miami 4/1 5:29A Amber Love Bond

The Garden of Eden rooftop at the Bull has a “clothing optional” policy. | The Bull Famous bras hang from the ceiling at another A free-spirited 4.2-square-mile island at the southernmost tip of the...

Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/31 4:42A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks, Associate Director of Communications and Development press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship...

The 13 Hottest Restaurants in Orlando Right Now

Eater Miami 3/31 4:02A Faiyaz Kara

A crudo with strawberry umeboshi and chili crisp at Coro. | Coro The hottest new eats in “The City Beautiful” Eater editors get asked one question more than any other: “Where should I eat right now?”...

Easy Carrot Cake

Love and Lemons 3/30 2:24A Jeanine Donofrio

Jack declared this carrot cake recipe the best he s ever tried. Coming from him, that s high praise, because carrot cake is his favorite dessert of all time! I don t disagree...

NSAC Applauds Bicameral Reintroduction of the Save Our Small Farms Act

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/28 7:48A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 NSAC Applauds Bicameral Reintroduction...

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