Broward School Board votes to hire new superintendent
The Broward County School Board voted 7-2 Thursday to name a Palm Beach school administrator as its new superintendent.
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The Broward County School Board voted 7-2 Thursday to name a Palm Beach school administrator as its new superintendent.
A former Broward Sheriff's Office deputy didn't follow his extensive training on how to stop an active shooter when he didn't confront the killer who murdered 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, a former training commander testified Thursday.
Schools received the best grades for safety and respect
The board will vote Thursday on who to hire as the district's new superintendent
A Florida professor known as "Dr. Deep" has resurfaced after spending a record 100 days living underwater.
An off-duty police officer who was at Marjory Douglas High School during the 2018 massacre testified Thursday at the trial of the deputy accused of not stopping the shooter
Federal appeals court urged to revive a challenge to a Florida law that restricts instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools
A South Florida high school theater teacher will receive the 2023 Excellence in Theatre Education Award on Broadway's biggest night.
The audience cheered loudly as Justin accepted the diploma from the Seton Hall University president.
Families interested in receiving tuition money to their school of choice for kids K-12 can now enroll.
Families interested in receiving tuition money to their school of choice for kids K-12 can now enroll.
As G7 Summit leaders prepared to discuss managing artificial intelligence data, developers think generative AI could re-shape education in South Florida.
A 12-year-old has set a new record at Fullerton College as its youngest graduate.
Broward School Superintendent hopefuls have few hours left to apply and the frontrunners may have new competition.
Five people have pleaded guilty in South Florida to participating in a wire fraud scheme that created an illegal shortcut for aspiring nurses to get licensed and find employment.
Asian-American history will be part of the state's school curriculum for the first time in Florida.
High school seniors have until May 15th to submit the FAFSA form online
After nearly four hours of debate, the Broward School Board voted Tuesday to extend the search for a new schools superintendent.
The importance of mentoring and after-school programs was the focus when U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona met with local leaders in Miami on Thursday.
One focus of the visit was the importance of after-school programs to help students recover from pandemic setbacks
The state's Legislative session, scheduled to end this week, has been dominated by divisive cultural issues
The Florida Lottery announced Monday it has surpassed $44 billion in contributions to education since its inception in 1988.
Florida International University professors think reforms pushed by Governor Ron DeSantis make it hard to hire and keep good educators.
Negotiators aligned on a plan to spend $26.76 billion on the Florida Education Finance Program, the main funding source for public schools
A judge says a former school superintendent cannot be tried for allegedly lying to a grand jury investigating the 2018 Parkland school massacre.
Thousands are expected to lace up for the Susan G. Komen walk, which this year will be at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.
A Florida mother is demanding an apology after a Polk County teacher sang a racially offensive birthday song to her 6-year-old son.
A Next Weather Alert Day issued for Friday has been canceled.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
Thousands are expected to lace up for the Susan G. Komen walk, which this year will be at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.
A Florida mother is demanding an apology after a Polk County teacher sang a racially offensive birthday song to her 6-year-old son.
A Next Weather Alert Day issued for Friday has been canceled.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
The Department of Homeland Security and FBI have issued a joint intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News that warns of attacks on ICE by "domestic violent extremists."
Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from abortion opponents.
Prices are reported by Americans as still rising, and many think AI will lead to fewer jobs.
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Karla Hernandez-Mats, former president of the United Teachers of Dade, who is now the President of Educated We Stand.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Richard Lamondin, a South Florida businessman who is hoping to be the Democratic candidate next year against Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
Jim DeFede speaks to Rep. Maxwell Frost about what is happening from the suspension of ABC late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to the government threatening to go after journalists.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jennifer Jenkins, a Democrat from Brevard County who has just announced her candidacy to challenge Florida's junior Senator, Republican Ashley Moody, in 2026.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with state Sen. Joe Gruters, who is also the chair of the Republican National Committee about the assassination about conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.
Florida's surgeon general said he isn't ready to make recommendations on the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16.
Steve Tellefsen makes the rounds at Memorial Health Care's chemo unit, visiting people who are fighting cancer as an understanding ear.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.