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19 year old high school student reprimanded by judge after battery arrest

Charlise Hurst is accused of battering two high school employees and did not impress the judge when she appeared for her bond…

Students at Fort Lauderdale middle school return to class after gun scare

Students at New River Middle School in Fort Lauderdale will return to class on Friday one day after a report of a…

Evacuation at Someset Academy North after bomb threat reports

Police responded to reports of a bomb threat Wednesday afternoon at Somerset Academy North in Pembroke Pines, prompting evacuations and relocations for…

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office stages mock DUI crash to teach teens

Ahead of prom season, students witness a realistic mock DUI crash and rescue drill outside a Southwest Miami-Dade school. The demonstration, organized…

Armed person prank at Christopher Columbus High School prompts massive emergency response

A false report of an armed individual at Christopher Columbus High School triggered a large-scale police and emergency response, alarming students and…

Measles outbreak at Ave Maria University: 11 cases confirmed in Southwest Florida

Ave Maria University is dealing with a growing measles outbreak, the first in Collier County in a decade. Health officials confirm 11…

Miami-Dade band director jennifer Jimenez wins Grammy’s Music Educator Award

Jennifer Jimenez of South Miami Senior High School has been honored with the prestigious Grammy Music Educator Award for her outstanding contributions…

Davie beauty student killed in murder-suicide ID’ed by friend

The friend of a young woman killed earlier this week at a Davie beauty school identified the victim on Thursday as 20-year-old…

Davie beauty student killed in murder-suicide ID’ed by friend

The friend of a young woman killed earlier this week at a Davie beauty school identified the victim on Thursday as 20-year-old…

Video shows moments cops say man jumped fence to rape FMU student on campus

Miami Gardens police identified 30-year-old Steven Devon Mason Rivers as the suspect in a sexual battery reported over the weekend on the…

Broward schools back off gym graduations after backlash, keep major venues

After intense pushback and accusations of favoritism toward wealthier schools, Broward County schools will hold most high school graduations at venues like…

Students at Davie beauty school describe chaotic moments gunfire rang out in parking lot

Students at a beauty school in Davie described the chaotic moments one person was killed and another was critically injured in a…

One dead, one injured in shooting outside Broward beauty school

Police in Davie say one person was killed and another injured in a shooting outside a beauty school in Broward County. Investigators…

Shooting reported near beauty school in Davie, cops say

Police responded to reports of a shooting near a beauty school in Davie Tuesday afternoon.

Statue of former President Ronald Reagan coming to FIU

Students at Florida International University could soon see a very famous face. Gov. Ron DeSantis mentioned plans to put a statue of…

Search continues for man who raped student at Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens police said they’re continuing to look for the man who raped a student at Florida Memorial University.

Broward County Public Schools superintendent issues memo, backing down on graduation plans

Dr. Howard Hepburn’s memo reverses the plans to hold graduations in high school gyms for some schools while others got nicer venues,…

Infinite Scholars Scholarship Fair kicks off Miami

For the first time ever, students across Miami-Dade County schools received on-the-spot college admissions and scholarship offers.

Miami-Dade County school zone speeding cameras generate $17 million in 8 months, reports says

Miami-Dade County is raking in lots of cash from street cameras catching speedsters in school zones.

Gun control advocates fight Florida Bill to lower firearm purchase age to 18

Gun safety advocates are urging lawmakers to reject a Florida Senate bill that would lower the minimum firearm purchase age from 21…

All Miami-Dade public schools now have access to specialized healthcare services

All Miami-Dade County public schools now have access to new, specialized healthcare services.

University of Miami students, general public scramble for expensive tickets to national title game

The University of Miami campus is buzzing as the Hurricanes prepare for the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium…

Governor DeSantis threatens state takeover of Broward Schools over alleged misspent funds

A showdown is unfolding between Broward County Public Schools and the state after Governor Ron DeSantis slammed the district for alleged financial…

Federal government warns millions of wage garnishment over defaulted student loans

The federal government is warning millions of Americans who have defaulted on their student loans that their wages could soon be garnished.…

Federal government warns millions of wage garnishment over defaulted student loans

The federal government is warning millions of Americans who have defaulted on their student loans that their wages could soon be garnished.…

Chorus teacher accused of inappropriate conduct with student

Police arrested a chorus teacher at a Broward County high school on Thursday on a charge related to inappropriate conduct with a…

3 Broward public schools employees face fraud charges

Three men who worked for Broward County Public Schools faced charges on Friday related to using the school district’s facilities to host…

Broward County superintendent to recommend closing, combining some schools in county

The Broward County school superintendent is expected to recommend which schools in the county to close or combine on Friday.

Florida House bill to ban smoking marijuana in places where cigarette smoking is already prohibited

The proposal would prohibit smoking marijuana on streets, sidewalks, public parks and beaches, schools and many other places people may use for…

Students hospitalized after laced snack at Margate Middle

Four Margate Middle School students were hospitalized Wednesday after eating a shared snack laced with an unknown substance. Officials said as many…

Teacher shot by 6-year-old sues school official for $40 million over ignored warnings

A Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in her classroom is suing a former school administrator for $40 million.…

At least 6 dead after mass shooting after high school homecoming game

At least six people are dead after a mass shooting after a high school football game during homecoming celebrations in Leland, Mississippi

South Florida school zone speeding tickets will cost you more

The price of tickets are going up and could even cost your driver’s license if the tickets go unpaid.

Broward weighs school closures as Plantation Middle’s future in doubt

Plantation Middle School, one of the few schools in Broward County offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate program known worldwide for fostering critical…

Broward County school board members approve proposal to close at least 4 schools

The board said the school closures will address declining enrollment and costs to keep those schools open.

Florida film school among 2 facing federal lawsuit

Two film schools, including one in Florida, are facing a federal lawsuit after they are accused of a fraud scheme involving fake…

Blanche Ely High coach accused of child abuse, authorities say

Jamir Clarke, an assistant football coach at Blanche Ely High School, is accused of getting physical with a student.

Gen Z choosing trade schools over college

Gen Z is increasingly taking up trade jobs in an attempt to gain stability and avoid debt that may come with a…

More than 2 dozen hospitalized after pepper spray used to break up school fight

More than two dozen students and staff at Lake Worth High School had to be hospitalized Thursday after a school resource officer…

Students check out all things aviation at the South Florida Air Expo

The South Florida Air Expo is giving students a hands-on look at careers in the aviation industry.

Longtime teacher faces allegations of sexually assaulting a student

A longtime teacher with Broward County Public Schools appeared in court on Tuesday, facing six child sexual battery charges.

Judge accepts plea deal with former gymnastics coach charged with sexually assaulting young students

Woman is behind bars after altercation in school drop off line on the first day of school

Woman arrested in West Little River for allegedly bumping another parent’s car in the school drop off line

Metal detectors in place again at some Broward County schools

With students and staff all across Broward County headed back to the classrooms Monday, keeping everyone safe is an important assignment.

Florida enrollment in home schooling continues to grow

A growing number of students in Florida are getting homeschooled.

COVID cases on the rise in South Florida

COVID-19 cases are on the rise across South Florida as kids are just days away from heading back to school.

School supplies tax “holiday” underway

Praised by retailers, derided as a gimmick by critics, a month-long sales-tax “holiday” for back-to-school shoppers got underway Friday.

Near ban on cellphone use to remain in effect at Broward public schools

With the first day of school in Broward County coming up quickly on Aug. 11, the Broward County School Board had a…

Broward students and use of cellphones

Broward Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn on the use of cellphones by students.