April 2025

Private college leaders in South Florida concerned about cuts to grants for undergrads

Education WLRN Public Media | By Natalie La Roche Pietri Private college and university leaders said Monday they are worried about potential cuts in the state Effective Access to Student Education, or EASE, program, which provides $3,500 annual grants to undergraduates at the private schools. Under the proposed Florida House budget, which will go before the […]

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The Florida Legislature could change the rules for how schools can evaluate challenged books

Government & Politics WFSU | By Margie Menzel A bill before the Florida Legislature would change the rules for how schools can evaluate challenged books in their libraries. A group of advocates — including book authors — is pushing back. Under the bill, when books used in school libraries or classrooms are challenged, the decision makers

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Medicaid cuts could put a $3 billion hole in Florida’s economy, study predicts

Health WUSF | By Gabriella Paul Congress could cut billions from Medicaid over the next decade. In February, the U.S. House of Representative passed its version of a federal spending plan that envisions cutting at least $880 billion from Medicaid over 10 years. The Senate budget resolution called for at least $1 billion in cuts to

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CBD could calm autistic children, teens, researchers report

Health & Fitness By Dennis Thompson UPI.com A non-intoxicating extract of cannabis appears to help children and teenagers with autism, a new study says. Cannabidiol enhanced social responsiveness, reduced disruptive behavior and alleviated anxiety among kids with autism, researchers reported today at the European Congress of Psychiatry in Madrid. “The global population prevalence of autism spectrum disorder

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Who are the richest people in South Florida? See the Forbes list of billionaires

Business By Howard Cohen The Forbes annual list of more than 3,000 global billionaires includes 50 people from South Florida. Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties each can boast bragging rights of having the most billionaires — 23 apiece — while Broward notches four on the 2025 list released in April. The edge? Give it to Miami-Dade

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The All-Natural Ingredient to Ease All Digestive Issues

Honey: The Ultimate Gut Healer Alright, picture this: you’re relaxing at home after a night of indulgence, maybe one too many tacos or slices of pizza. Suddenly, your gut starts staging a full-on rebellion. Bloating, cramping, and all-around discomfort become your new best friends. Do not stress, because there’s a sweet solution hiding in your

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Supreme Court rules Trump can resume deportations using Alien Enemies Act

Immigration By David Catanese WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court vacated temporary restraining orders issued by a federal judge in Washington that had blocked the summary removal of alleged Venezuelan gang members, giving the Trump administration the green light to use a wartime law to carry out deportations of migrants. The majority 5-4 ruling on Monday held

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Brunch, anyone? Check out these South Florida feasts for $50 or less

By Lois K. Solomon | South Florida Sun Sentinel On a weekend morning with sunny skies above, there’s nothing like a savory, relaxing restaurant brunch to get the day going. Whether you prefer comfort food like French toast or a seafood buffet with unlimited chilled options, South Florida restaurants offer brunch menus where creativity, assortment and playfulness

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Walter Clayton Jr.’s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over Houston

Associated Press | [email protected] By EDDIE PELLS SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. came up with the perfect going-away present for that spirit-crushing Houston defense that bullied, battered and bedeviled him all night. It was a defensive gem of his own. Right before the buzzer. For the win and the national title. The Gators and

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