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No injuries reported after yacht catches on fire near Booby Trap strip club

NBCMiami.com (Local) 1/19 8:31A NBC6 and Daniela Cado

A yacht that caught on fire near a popular Miami strip club on Sunday prompted a swift response by rescue crews.

Sergeant suffers minor injuries after being struck by car in South Miami: Police

NBCMiami.com (Local) 1/19 8:16A Julian Quintana

A South Miami officer was transported to the hospital Sunday morning after he was struck by a vehicle, authorities said.

Man found dead in car in Little Havana: Police

NBCMiami.com (Local) 1/19 5:49A Daniela Cado

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside his car in Little Havana, police said. Several residents woke up early Sunday morning and saw a large police...

Crews extinguish yacht fire in NW Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 1/19 3:07A Apage

Fire crews have extinguished a yacht fire in Northwest Miami-Dade early Sunday morning. Heavy smoke filled the air near the 3600 block of Northwest South River Drive. Fire...

Miami-Dade County hosts inaugural Beloved Community Public Market and Resource Fair

WSVN 7News 1/19 2:10A Apage

The inaugural Beloved Community Public Market and Resource Fair was launched Saturday night, helping to fulfill the dream for community and togetherness. Local vendors, live...

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Will Broward close one school or five? The proposals expected up ahead

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 1/18 9:25P Scott Travis

A yearlong effort to shrink the size of Broward schools for this fall could end with the School Board deciding to close one school. Or maybe five. The School Board is expected...

Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 1/17 6:29A Associated Press

By ANDREW DeMILLO LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom have little in common ideologically,...

How to get student loan relief after the L.A. wildfires

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 1/17 2:00A Nerdwallet

By Eliza Haverstock, NerdWallet Wildfires have burned at least 12,000 homes, buildings and other structures in Los Angeles, according to the California Department of Forestry...

Florida bill would ban students in the US without legal permission from some public universities

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 1/14 8:34A Kate Payne

TALLAHASSEE — A Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some public colleges and universities from admitting immigrants who are in the country without legal...

Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness plan

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 1/13 5:44A Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student...

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Celebrates Record-Breaking Year

Restaurant News 1/15 11:38P RestaurantNews.com

Mountain Mike s Pizza Experiences Record-Breaking Expansion in 2024 Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Catapults into 2025 with Significant Brand Momentum, Including...

PINCHO Wins People’s Choice Award for Best Burger at Great American Bash

Restaurant News 1/14 7:47A RestaurantNews.com

PINCHO co-founder Otto Othman with Director of Culinary Adrian Sanchez. The Latin-inspired burger and kebab concept won the crowd with proceeds from the event benefitting the...

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Top 5 Blankets You Need To Know

The Wordy Girl 1/7 7:27A The Wordy Girl

Call me crazy (I ve been called worse) but when it comes to pillows, olive oil, eye masks, water and blankets — I m a self-professed expert. The post Top 5 Blankets You Need...

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Breanna Stewart scores first basket in Unrivaled history in debut of 3-on-3 women’s league

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 1/19 5:00A Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG MIAMI — Unrivaled shined brightly on its opening night last week. The 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier debuted Friday...

If no Heat move by Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, Butler would regain hammer of $52.4 million ’25-26...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 1/19 2:09A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — While the focus with Jimmy Butler squarely is on the Feb. 6 NBA trading deadline, it is not the only timing element in play with the Miami Heat when it comes to the...

Chris Perkins: Dolphins must get No. 2 QB correct in 2025. Do you trust them?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 1/18 9:25P Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier wet the bed in regard to selecting a backup quarterback in 2024 . There’s no way to defend...

ASK IRA: What message does less-than-full-effort Jimmy Butler send to rest of Heat roster?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 1/18 9:10P Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, there could have been some rust, but most people seem to think Jimmy Butler didn t give full effort Friday. Which is better for the Heat: Having someone with Jimmy s...

Related: ASK IRA: Is Miami Heat’s problem more than a Jimmy Butler problem? Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel

Spurs vs. Heat: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 1/18 8:30P Hoops Hype

The San Antonio Spurs play against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center The San Antonio Sp