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Shootout with high-powered weapons in Miami Gardens was gang-related: Police

NBCMiami.com (Local) 5/17 11:21A Steve Litz and NBC6

The shootout involving high-powered weapons that shook a Miami Gardens neighborhood earlier this week was targeted and gang-related, the police chief said Friday.

Hauler truck rollover on Sawgrass Expressway shuts down southbound lanes near Coral Springs,...

CBS Miami (News) 5/17 10:11A Hunter Geisel

FORT LAUDERDALE -- The southbound lanes of the Sawgrass Expressway are shut down after a hauler truck rolled over on Friday afternoon. The accident occurred near the Atlantic...

Florida man accused of decapitating dog

WSVN 7News 5/17 10:09A Kathleen Ditton

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) A 66-year-old Florida man was arrested for allegedly decapitating his dog, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded...

Man arrested in fatal 2023 shooting of teen skateboarder in Miami Gardens

NBCMiami.com (Local) 5/17 9:54A Brian Hamacher

Nearly a year after a teen skateboarder was gunned down on a Miami Gardens street, a man allegedly responsible for his killing has been arrested.

3 hospitalized after tractor trailer overturns on SB lanes of Sawgrass Expressway in Coral Springs;...

WSVN 7News 5/17 9:31A Julian Quintana

Three people were hospitalized after a tractor trailer overturned on the southbound lanes of the Sawgrass Expressway in Coral Springs. Coral Springs Fire Rescue arrived at the...

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Jewish activist hid identity in apparent attempt to goad Muslim professors at UF into criticism of...

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/17 10:41A Vivienne Serret

GAINESVILLE —  A Jewish activist impersonating a Muslim who said he was concerned about Islamophobia met undercover over the last four weeks with Muslim professors at the...

Florida threatens to revoke Muslim school’s vouchers over imam’s anti-Jewish remarks

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/17 4:27A Ana Ceballos

TALLAHASSEE — Florida education officials have told a private Muslim school in Northeast Miami-Dade to turn over a roster of all its owners, operators and employees or risk...

Closing some Broward schools? Here’s why they could get new life as charter schools

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/16 5:00A Scott Travis

Some schools may be on the Broward School District s chopping block in the few years, but that doesn t necessarily mean students won t be able to get an education there. These...

Medical residents are increasingly avoiding states with abortion restrictions

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/15 8:17A Tribune News Service

Julie Rovner, Rachana Pradhan | (TNS) KFF Health News Isabella Rosario Blum was wrapping up medical school and considering residency programs to become a family practice...

Related: States with abortion bans saw greater drops in medical school graduates applying for residencies Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel

Broward School Board may close schools, rejecting superintendent’s proposal

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 5/15 1:01A Scott Travis

About eight schools could be considered for closure as soon as 2025, as Broward School Board members decided the superintendent s plan to restructure a few schools didn t go...

Related: Plan to close and change Broward schools may get delayed a year, board member says Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel

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Spring salads: This Asparagus, Sorrel and Pine Nut Salad is easy, bright and delicious

Sun Sentinel Food&Drink 5/17 9:21A Laura Mclively

Asparagus season is upon us. What better way to celebrate than with this spring salad? Related Articles Restaurants, Food and Drink | Recipe: Steven Raichlen’s...

Thanks, Garfield: How to get free Chewy ‘lasagna’ for your cat (or dog)

Sun Sentinel Food&Drink 5/17 7:48A Lois K. Solomon

Free lasagna! For cats, that is. Fans of movie star and comic-strip character Garfield the cat know that he loves lasagna. But the recipe creators at Chewy, the Plantation-based online pet retailer,...

At Burlock Coast in Fort Lauderdale, eat like Emeril Lagasse is in the kitchen

Sun Sentinel Food&Drink 5/17 5:23A Ben Crandell

If you’ve ever wanted to tuck into a signature dish from celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse and Lorena Garcia, Fort Lauderdale chef Paula DaSilva is going to make it happen.  DaSilva is bringing her...

Chef Profile: Chef Diana Tandia of Essensia at The Palms Hotel and Spa

MIAbites 5/16 6:30A Lilia Temple

Essensia Restaurant and Bar at The Palms Hotel and Spa in Miami Beach has long been known for its locally sourced farm-to-table cuisine. So the appointment of Diana Tandia as Chef de Cuisine last year...

‘Cook using bare hands to plate quesadillas,’ flies on clean dishes: 5 South Florida restaurants...

Sun Sentinel Food&Drink 5/16 5:41A Kari Barnett

Live roaches behind a fryer and a cook using bare hands to plate quesadillas were among the issues that led the state to temporarily shut five South Florida restaurants last...

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UCF softball relies on historic comeback to open NCAA Tallahassee Regional

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/17 12:31P Matt Murschel

UCF scored 9 unanswered runs in the final three innings to rally past Auburn 11-6 for a critical first win in NCAA Tallahassee Regional at the Seminole Softball Complex Friday...

GATORS PODCAST: Olympic sports programs shine, Cormani McClain comes home (Ep. 225)

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/17 12:01P Edgar Thompson, Mark Long, Wesle

It’s that time of year for the Gators , when Florida’s Olympic sports seize center stage. Parker Valby put on a show in the 5,000 at SEC track and field championships,...

UF football spring transfer tracker: Gators search for first winning season under Billy Napier

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/17 10:00A Edgar Thompson

The spring transfer portal opened April 16. Coach Billy Napier is tasked will replacing key losses at running back, receiver and restocking a compromised defense for a team that went 5-7 last season:...

Balistreri, Massena, Marshall among top performers at Class 1A girls state meet

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 5/17 9:35A Gary Curreri

Benjamin sophomore Sofia Balistreri shaved seven seconds off her previous best time and took second on the state in 800-meter run with a personal-best clocking of 2:12.89 at...

Match Preview: Miami FC at Phoenix Rising FC

CBS Miami (Sports) 5/17 9:24A CBS Miami

PHOENIX Miami FC heads to their fourth away match of the season, traveling to Arizona to take on Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday. Miami FC The last time the two faced each...

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Air Fryer Chickpeas

Love and Lemons 5/16 3:16A Jeanine Donofrio

Air fryer chickpeas! If you love oven roasted chickpeas, get ready: these air fryer chickpeas are even better. I ve been making them on repeat lately. Here s why: They re ready in 15 minutes. Roasting...

Where to Eat at Miami International Airport (MIA)

Eater Miami 5/16 3:00A Olee Fowler

Photo by Ken Yam on Unsplash A guide to all the food and restaurant options at Miami International Airport (MIA) This year, summer travel will be at reported heights at Miami International Airport...

Itamae Returns as Itamae AO — With a New Menu and a New Location

Eater Miami 5/15 5:30A Olee Fowler

Fermented yuzu and huacatay; Grouper with gooseneck barnacles & ají limo | Michael Pisarri The popular restaurant is now offering omakase from chef Nando Chang Itamae is back — with a new location,...

Release: NSAC Responds to House Agriculture Committee’s Farm Bill Summary

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/15 1:31A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Responds to House...

Where to Grab a Great Lunch in Jacksonville

Eater Miami 5/14 4:00A Megan duBois

Unsplash These tasty restaurants will fill you up during a mid-day meal When it comes to lunch in Jacksonville, there are a ton of options. From casual barbecue joints that offer almost daily lunch...

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