![Lauren Ferrer is a rising senior at the University of Miami studying political science and journalism. She is the Managing Editor at The Miami Hurricane, the award-winning student newspaper at UM, and the Secretary for the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Previously, she worked as a News Intern at Telemundo 51. Most recently, she was tapped into Omicron Delta Kappa, a national honor society that recognizes student leadership, scholarship and service.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lauren-Ferrer.jpeg?w=85)
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Lauren Ferrer
Lauren Ferrer is a rising senior at the University of Miami studying political science and journalism. She is the Managing Editor at The Miami Hurricane, the award-winning student newspaper at UM, and the Secretary for the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Previously, she worked as a News Intern at Telemundo 51. Most recently, she was tapped into Omicron Delta Kappa, a national honor society that recognizes student leadership, scholarship and service.
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![Some of Florida's brightest students will be better prepared to pursue space-oriented careers, thanks to a new partnership that involves local schools. Some of Florida's brightest students will be better prepared to pursue space-oriented careers, thanks to a new partnership that involves local schools.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/launch.photo_.jpg?w=136)
Palm Beach and Miami-Dade among school districts to join Space Florida Academy program
Some of Florida's brightest students will be better prepared to pursue space-oriented careers, thanks to a new partnership that involves local schools.
![Second Street (Himmarshee Street) is closed In Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, at the railroad crossing limiting eastbound access to the Governmental Center East (GCE) Public Parking Garage. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Second Street (Himmarshee Street) is closed In Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, at the railroad crossing limiting eastbound access to the Governmental Center East (GCE) Public Parking Garage. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfl-l-detours-dt-fort-lauderdale-01.jpg?w=132)
Expect detours in downtown Fort Lauderdale: Repairs will close railroad crossing for days
Drivers in downtown Fort Lauderdale can expect detours, starting this Saturday evening, as a railroad crossing at Broward Boulevard is scheduled to close for repairs. And there are planned closures...
![South Floridaâs new team of bull riders, the Florida Freedom, are making their debut this weekend in Sunrise. The event runs from Friday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 4. South Floridaâs new team of bull riders, the Florida Freedom, are making their debut this weekend in Sunrise. The event runs from Friday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 4.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfl-l-pro-bull-riding-team-06.jpg?w=132)
Pro bull riding kicks off in South Florida, starting tonight. Here’s what to expect.
South Floridaâs new team of bull riders, the Florida Freedom, are making their debut this weekend in Sunrise. The event runs from Friday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 4.
![The state is offering a free "Python Patrol" course to learn how to identify, catch and humanely kill pythons. The state is offering a free "Python Patrol" course to learn how to identify, catch and humanely kill pythons.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/06/16/NS5TGIVWV5A7XOPP5Z6ZJWRATY.jpg?w=135)
Python program shows you how to catch snakes. How to join free training.
The state is offering a free "Python Patrol" course to learn how to identify, catch and humanely kill pythons.
![Palm Beach County child care centers on Friday drew a visit from leaders who highlighted the goal of fostering small-business growth and the need to provide affordable child care. Palm Beach County child care centers on Friday drew a visit from leaders who highlighted the goal of fostering small-business growth and the need to provide affordable child care.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tfl-l-small-business-admin-palm3.jpg?w=140)
SBA leader joins Congresswoman Frankel in visit to child care centers that got federal help
Palm Beach County child care centers on Friday drew a visit from leaders who highlighted the goal of fostering small-business growth and the need to provide affordable child care.
![In preparation for the upcoming school year, 73 armed guardians participated in a back-to-school training program at Keiser University Pembroke Pines on Thursday, using a training simulator to practice responding to extreme scenarios. In preparation for the upcoming school year, 73 armed guardians participated in a back-to-school training program at Keiser University Pembroke Pines on Thursday, using a training simulator to practice responding to extreme scenarios.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TFL-L-broward-school-armed-guard-2-072524.jpg?w=132)
Armed guardians complete extra back-to-school training with simulations
In preparation for the upcoming school year, 73 armed guardians participated in a back-to-school training program at Keiser University Pembroke Pines on Thursday, using a training simulator to practice responding...
![South Floridians and business operators who were affected by the severe storms and flooding in June are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans, the U.S. Small Business Administration says. South Floridians and business operators who were affected by the severe storms and flooding in June are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans, the U.S. Small Business Administration says.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image004.png?w=140)
Hit hard by the June flooding? Disaster loans are being offered to South Floridians
South Floridians and business operators who were affected by the severe storms and flooding in June are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans, the U.S. Small Business Administration says.
![Now up for sale is a Key West home that's nicknamed the âSouthernmost Southernmost House," just footsteps from the well-known Southernmost Point Buoy landmark. Now up for sale is a Key West home that's nicknamed the âSouthernmost Southernmost House," just footsteps from the well-known Southernmost Point Buoy landmark.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/400-SOUTH-ST-HD-67.jpg?w=117)
‘Southernmost Southernmost House’ up for sale in Key West, boasting stunning views
Now up for sale is a Key West home that's nicknamed the âSouthernmost Southernmost House," just footsteps from the well-known Southernmost Point Buoy landmark.
![Fort Lauderdale United FC, a new professional womenâs soccer team, is partnering with Nova Southeastern University to beef up the on-campus stadium and reap rewards from the school's innovation center. Fort Lauderdale United FC, a new professional womenâs soccer team, is partnering with Nova Southeastern University to beef up the on-campus stadium and reap rewards from the school's innovation center.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC07701.jpg?w=132)
Merging innovation and athletics, Fort Lauderdale United FC bringing womenâs pro soccer to South Florida
Fort Lauderdale United FC, a new professional womenâs soccer team, is partnering with Nova Southeastern University to beef up the on-campus stadium and reap rewards from the school's innovation center.
![What was known among anglers as the "Florida strain" largemouth bass, commonly found in bodies of water across Florida, is now considered a unique species, the Florida bass. What was known among anglers as the "Florida strain" largemouth bass, commonly found in bodies of water across Florida, is now considered a unique species, the Florida bass.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tfl-l-florida-bass.jpg?w=103)
Florida bass established as its own species, separate from popular largemouth bass
What was known among anglers as the "Florida strain" largemouth bass, commonly found in bodies of water across Florida, is now considered a unique species, the Florida bass.