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03/05/2022

Winning Florida Lottery ticket sold at Publix

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A local Publix was one of two locations that each sold a winning Florida Lottery ticket...

03/05/2022

Catching the Ocean View: The tale of grouper opening day

The Chiefy Crew circles May 1 on the calendar every year. For underwater hunters, it’s the start of grouper and hogfish season . . . meaning we can spear grouper until Jan. 1 and hogfish until Nov. 1. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission [FWC] put these...

03/05/2022

'If we don't open, Mom can't go to work': The pandemic puts a priority on child care

Traffic was roaring up and down Northwest 27th Avenue in Miami, but most of the children inside 1 World Learning Center snoozed away one afternoon last week. It was nap time at the preschool. The soft sounds of 3- and 4-year-olds sleeping on green cots with their blankets wrapped...

03/05/2022

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Miami 2022

This week's Cinco de Mayo food and drink events range from free margaritas, specialty pizzas, and one-day drink specials to a tacos-and-tequila dinner pairing and a Mexican-themed block party. All events take place on Thursday, May 5, unless otherwise noted. Know of any events that should be shared....

03/05/2022

Broward Health Imperial Point Dedicates ‘Tree of Life’ in Celebration of Nurses Week

MAY 2 2022- To kick off National Nurses Week, Broward Health Imperial Point celebrated with a tree planting and dedication ceremony to honor and recognize the committed and caring team of nurses at the Fort Lauderdale hospital. A lignum vitae, also known as the “tree of life,” was planted...

03/05/2022

Two South Floridians Scored A Million Dollars Each Playing Florida Lottery Scratch Off Game

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – Two South Floridians who played the Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH scratch-off game won a million dollars each. Rene Garcia, 51, of Miramar, and John Kennedy, 52, of Lantana, each chose to receive their winnings in a one-time lump-sum payment of $820,000. Garcia purchas...

03/05/2022

Miramar based Sprit Airlines rejects Jet Blue buyout, looks to Frontier merger instead

Citing concerns over federal regulators squelching the sale, South Florida based Spirit Airlines turned down a buyout offer from Jet Blue on...

02/05/2022

Thousands of Walkers and Runners Made Strides in the Continued Fight Against Drunk Driving at the 11th Annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash

Boca Raton, FL – Over 1,000 walkers and runners pledged to create a future of No More Victims® during Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)’s 11th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K brought to you by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County on Sunday, April...

02/05/2022

Miami SwimShow Marks 40th Milestone With New Logo, Format

Click here to read the full article. SwimShow, swim and resort’s annual exhibition in Miami Beach, turns 40 in July. Unlike previous milestones’ splashy celebrations, the Swimwear Association of Florida took the occasion to reflect, regroup and reinvent. It tapped Tiziana Indelicato’s firm Ind...

02/05/2022

New Restaurants to Try This Week: Dirty French, Elevar, and Prision Pals

South Florida's latest round of openings includes the latest opening from Major Food Group, Dirty French. Also: the grand opening of AC Miami's rooftop restaurant, Elevar, and a new Broward County taproom for Doral-based brewery Prision Pals. Know of any openings that aren't on our list? Email [emai...

02/05/2022

Report: Miami Dolphins lose key member of organization to Las Vegas Raiders

This offseason has been eventful for the Miami Dolphins. While they have brought in key additions to the organization, they have also lost some members. The team is apparently losing another, as scout Lenny McGill will reportedly sign with the Las Vegas Raiders and take on a role with...

02/05/2022

‘Black mold-like’ growth and dirty equipment help a Miami-Dade Publix fail inspection

A single appearance of “black mold-like” on an inspection doesn’t auger well for the establishment, even when the establishment is a Publix store.

02/05/2022

Ansin family honored for commitment to philanthropy at United Way of Broward Mayors’ Gala

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - The United Way of Broward County hosted a celebration of service for a family that is no stranger to giving back to the community. The Mayors’ Gala was back in a big way this weekend after a two-year-long pandemic-related pause. 7News cameras captured pop...

02/05/2022

This Week in South Florida: Jorge Mas

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – David Beckham’s Major League Soccer dreams in Miami came down to a few tense hours at the Miami Commission Meeting last week. Star power, power broking, public...

02/05/2022

Florida named among top 15 states with distracted driving deaths

Even though people were driving less, an analysis found a 12% increase in fatalities attributed to distracted driving in 2020.

01/05/2022

Miami Woman Claims More Than $2 Million in Florida Lottery Scratch Off Game

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – A Miami woman has claimed a more than $2 million prize in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game. Yaimara Montes de Oca claimed the top prize from the $2,500 A WEEK FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $2,330,000.00. M...

01/05/2022

Indiana lands commitment from Tennessee transfer wide receiver

Indiana is bringing in a Tennessee transfer from the portal. Wide receiver Andison Coby announced his commitment to the Hoosiers on Sunday. This is Coby’s second time transferring. He arrived at Tennessee in January 2021 as a JUCO transfer. With the Vols in 2021, Coby played in 5 games. The Fort.....

01/05/2022

“Beer For Bombs”: Brewery, journalists crafting brews to raise money for Ukraine’s war effort

Pompano Beach – Angry Inch Brewing in Lakeville, Minnesota. Ornery Beer Company in Fairfax, Virginia. Long Table Brewhouse in Denver, Colorado. And now, 26 Degree Brewing Company in Pompano Beach. Nationwide, commercial brewers are using beer recipes from Pravda Brewery in Lviv, Ukraine; selling t...

01/05/2022

Riding my bike at Miller's Pond Park

01/05/2022

Rain Chances Drop Sunday Across South Florida Before Warm Work Week

South Florida could catch a break from recent wet weather just in time for a hotter work week across the area. We are adjusting our rain chances downward from...

01/05/2022

Would you visit "The Most Haunted Doll in the World" in Key West, Florida?

Who has gone and who wants to go see him? image source: "Robert The Doll" by Key West Wedding Photography is marked with CC BY-SA 2.0. other sources: https://www.artisthousekeywest.com/

01/05/2022

Gold Takes Win In Barber With Flag-to-Flag Victory

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Reece Gold of Juncos Hollinger Racing became the third winner in as many rounds of the Indy Pro 2000 Championship Presented by Cooper Tires with a dominant victory this afternoon at Barber Motorsports Park in the Andersen Interior Contracting Grand Prix of Alabama. It was the se...

01/05/2022

In Need of Soul Food? Try These 4 Restaurants in Miami--Where You Might Spot a Celebrity

Soul food, an African-American form of cooking that originated from the South, is a staple in Miami. These four restaurants specialize in its American and/or Caribbean forms. Bar One - Housed on the marina, this eatery promises two things–awesome views of the water, and a menu filled with impressi...

30/04/2022

Almost had a car accident last Saturday

While driving on Davie Road last Saturday, an SUV didn't look to his right when crossing the street and almost hit me.

30/04/2022

Heavy Thunderstorms and a Flood Threat this Saturday

An unsettled weekend is expected, especially this Saturday, as a stationary front draped across South Florida enhanced our risk for rain. The best chance for rain on Saturday will be this morning, then activity is expected to taper off and drift inland toward the west coast of Florida. The rain and....

30/04/2022

Young and wealthy crypto home buyers in Miami have real estate agents scrambling to adapt

Sign up for the Fortune Features email list so you don’t miss our biggest features, exclusive interviews, and investigations. Madison Roberts, a real estate agent, was working at a booth at a crypto conference in Miami a year ago when she got a text from an interested home buyer. “Hey, you guys ...

30/04/2022

‘He changed my entire life’: Nationally ranked Dillard jazz band’s no-nonsense ‘Mr. Dorsey’ to retire with final concert

The big-hearted disciplinarian who transformed Fort Lauderdale’s Dillard High School into the country’s dominant program — earning seven Top 3 rankings in 10 years, including three national titles, while sending scores of players to top colleges and on to the pros — is stepping down. If Chri...

30/04/2022

VIDEO: Tornado touches down in Florida

A small tornado touched down in Florida, causing some damage Friday.

30/04/2022

New Study Reveals Dog Life Expectancy By Breed – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – If you ever wondered how long your dog might live, there’s a new study from Britain’s Royal Veterinary College which looks at their life expectancy. Vets found the average life expectancy in general is 11.2 years, but it varies dramatically between breeds. Miami...

30/04/2022

Miami woman picks up winning Lottery ticket at a local pharmacy

MIAMI – A Miami woman became a millionaire after picking up a winning scratch off ticket at a local pharmacy, according to the Florida Lottery on Friday. Yaimara Montes de...