FOOD & DRINK
Mmm … donuts: We asked for the best in South Florida — and here’s your winner!
“Mmm … donuts.” The funny Homer Simpson catchphrase, usually uttered when a box of pink donuts is plopped down in front of him, is mighty fitting right about now. We received hundreds of votes for the best donut spot in our latest Best of South Florida Dining series — proof that you, our readers, can relate to the cartoon dad’s passion for the sweetest of treats. During the nomination round, ...
‘Part of a dead roach’ on rice pot; live roach in garlic oil: 6 South Florida restaurants shut
A bin of raw chicken stored on the floor, a mold-like substance found inside an ice machine, and about 148 flies buzzing throughout a sports bar were among the issues that temporarily shut six South Florida restaurants last week. The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and ...
Nationally recognized cat trapper helps Broward County animal care with stray cats
MIAMI - Sterling Davis goes by the name TrapKing. He travels the country to help stray cats. Drew Barrymore interviewed him on her show on CBS in 2020. "If there's no ear tip then we bout to dip," Davis said. He made a stop in South Florida to help Broward County Animal Care with an outreach event. He's setting up stray cat traps so animal care can bring them in for spaying, neutering and medical care to control the population. "Once they get here where the food is. Boom," Davis said when showing a cat trap's function.Fearry Allen of Fort Lauderdale...
Snakes almost on a plane: TSA discovers a bag with small snakes in passenger's pants
MIAMI (AP) — Airport security officers in Miami found a slithering surprise last week — a bag of snakes hidden in a passenger’s pants. According to an X post by the Transportation Security Administration, officers at the Miami International Airport found the small bag of snakes hidden in a passenger’s trousers on April 26 at a checkpoint. The post included a photo of two small snakes that were found in what appeared to be a sunglasses bag. TSA said the snakes were turned over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Grieving Miramar family warns about threat of urban coyotes without fear of humans
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Puffy, a poodle-Maltese mix, was part of the Melendez family in Miramar, so there was overwhelming grief when coyotes killed him. Richard Melendez thought his 12-year-old son Adrian and Puffy were safe to walk together in the morning inside their gated community. In a flash, that sense of security was gone.
Florida Lottery's Bright Futures scholarship program awards high schoolers for academic achievement
MIAMI — Parents, listen up! The Florida Bright Futures scholarship program wants to give your high schoolers a leg up.Every year, the lottery-funded program rewards thousands of Florida students for their academic achievement.On Thursday, Bright Futures stopped by Hialeah High School to remind students and parents about the amazing opportunity, including who qualifies, how much award money they're eligible for and important deadlines.For many South Florida students, the scholarship opens the door to higher education.There are many scholarship awards available and even one of them doesn't require a minimum GPA. For more information, visit floridabrightfutures.gov.
The Best Restaurants On Bird Road
For lots of Miamians, Bird Road is a means to an end—a long, congested route from point A to B filled with a suspicious amount of smoke shops and funeral homes. But beyond Tropical Park and Simbad’s Birdhouse, the strip malls that line this road are full of incredible and diverse restaurants: Lebanese, Spanish, Salvadorian, Chinese, and Chilean food all between 57th and 98th Ave (the area we’re focusing on for this guide). There are so many delicious streets hidden around Miami. North Miami Beach has 163rd Street, and Shenandoah has Coral Way. But Westchester and southwest Miami have Bird Road, and the spots below show how lucky they are.
Mexican Fiesta: Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2024 in Miami
Miami is gearing up for a bustling Cinco de Mayo weekend this year, coinciding with the Miami Grand Prix. While the city buzzes with Formula 1 excitement, eateries and bars are preparing to serve tequila shots, craft margaritas, traditional beers, and mouthwatering tacos. However, this year's festivities promise more than...
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