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The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
The Broward School Board directed the new superintendent Tuesday to come up with a plan to put metal detectors at all 31 Broward High schools in the fall.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a measure that will authorize school districts to allow volunteer school chaplains to provide services to students, amid opposition from the American Civil Liberties Union.
Florida education officials acknowledged that the Broward County school board is complying with state law about charter school funding, after an investigation into whether the board had failed to share $80 million in tax revenue money with them.
Gov. DeSantis signed the bill on the anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion
There were lots of hugs outside Silver Trail Middle School in Pembroke Pines Tuesday morning as parents bid farewell to their children before they headed out to Tallahassee.
There were lots of hugs outside Silver Trail Middle School in Pembroke Pines Tuesday morning as parents bid farewell to their children before they headed out to Tallahassee.
Board member Torey Alston is expected to make his case during Tuesday's board meeting
The book contains a handwritten note by its first owner saying, "a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering."
A transgender teacher and a nonbinary teacher are trying to block part of a 2023 law that restricts pronouns and titles that educators can use in public schools
Marybel Rodriguez introduces us to Maurits Acosta, who is a student to be reckoned with.
The board approved a pilot program to put full-sized metal detectors in 10 high schools this year
New College of Florida is slated to receive tens of millions of dollars in a budget approved this month by the Legislature - but will face requirements tied to some of the money.
The rule will deal with measures approved by the legislature in the last two years
Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction.
The NAACP says Black student-athletes should reconsider attending public colleges and universities in Florida.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the president of the Miami-Dade Education Coalition, a group trying to replace the teachers union in Miami-Dade County.
Florida school districts could opt to allow volunteer chaplains in schools under a bill the Legislature sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Florida Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a measure designed to keep "identity politics" out of teacher preparation programs that lead to educators getting their professional certificates, readying the bill to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Restitution for decades of abuse at two now-shuttered reform schools where boys were beaten, raped and killed is now in the hands of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis after the Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday to set aside $20 million for victims.
The University of Florida is eliminating its chief diversity officer position, scrapping the program's staff jobs and halting any contracts involving the subject because of a new law passed last year that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Jim DeFede and the Broward County Public Schools Superintendent tackle the measles outbreak, and school closures due to under-enrollment.
Under the bill, the state Department of Education would be directed to "prepare and offer" educational standards related to communism history instruction, and would require certain concepts to be included.
The University of Florida is eliminating its chief diversity officer position, scrapping the program's staff jobs and halting any contracts involving the subject because of a new law passed last year that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Investigators allege the suspects used laptops, phones, and fake audio to trick victims into handing over personal data.
Supreme Court ruling ends TPS for Venezuelans.
Temperatures could dip into the 50s by Tuesday morning as a strong front pushes through.
The three pilots aboard the crashed UPS cargo plane were identified Thursday.
We're getting close to announcing our Final Four for the prestigious CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy.
Investigators allege the suspects used laptops, phones, and fake audio to trick victims into handing over personal data.
A massive early morning fire broke out at Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra's Miami-Dade home, drawing a large firefighter response.
Supreme Court ruling ends TPS for Venezuelans.
Temperatures could dip into the 50s by Tuesday morning as a strong front pushes through.
The three pilots aboard the crashed UPS cargo plane were identified Thursday.
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.
A man who was charged with throwing a sandwich at a federal agent was found not guilty of one count of misdemeanor assault by a jury in Washington, D.C.
Nearly a quarter of flights arrived late into 16 of America's busiest airports in the week after air traffic controllers missed their first paycheck, data shows.
Senators took up a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at blocking President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela.
A top official at the Department of Agriculture said food aid beneficiaries will receive up to 65% of their benefits, more than the initial 50% in partial payments.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
Jim DeFede sits down with Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for an in-depth interview about the state's review of spending across several counties.
Property taxes are sure to come up at the 2026 legislation session, which convenes in early January.
Jim DeFede updates us on the Hope Florida Foundation investigation as a state grand jury hears testimony in the scandal.
Jim interviews the attorney for historian Marvin Dunn, who is suing Miami Dade College over that land transfer.
Jim talks one-on-one with Democratic Congressman Hakeem Jeffries from New York, the U.S. House Majority Leader.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
A recent report found high levels of lead in some protein powders and shakes, but demand among U.S. consumers has soared.
"They went in and fired entire programs, even statutorily mandated by law programs they cut entirely," she told CBS News. "So there is no staff to do this work anymore."
Resident Frances Martin was there Friday and five years ago when Gov. Ron DeSantis came to John Knox to unveil the 'new' COVID vaccine.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
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.
Cher spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decades working in music, movies and fashion — along with her latest project: Cherlato.
An auction house is set to take bids on some iconic Hollywood memorabilia, from the suit worn by the "Elf" himself, to Marty McFly's hoverboard.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.