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New mental health center opening in Miami as mental health takes spotlight across state | Facing SFL

updates the status of the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery. The facility will treat people with mental illnesses rather than…

Threats made against South Florida schools lead to arrests

One person was arrested Friday morning after an investigation into threats that were made online Thursday to a southwest Miami-Dade middle school,…

Police arrest Miami-Dade teacher on child porn charges

A teacher with Miami-Dade Public Schools has been arrested on child porn charges, authorities confirmed.

Over 1,000 students sent home after A/C malfuction at school

Over 1,000 Sunrise Middle School students were sent home Monday afternoon after the A/C malfunctioned at the school.

Metal detector launch in Broward County going smoother on day 3 of school

Things have been going much smoother at Broward County Public high schools as they adjust to metal detectors.

Miami-Dade schools psychologist arrested on child porn charges

Robert Turner is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of promoting it.

Metal detectors, cellphone crackdowns, will more changes be coming to schools?

With a new school year poised to get underway next week, CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Broward School Board…

Broward schools implement new safety measures ahead on new school year

On the second day of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission meeting, the focus remained on statewide school safety.

Broward public schools pass cell phone ban for students

The Broward County School Board passed a cell phone ban for students on Tuesday afternoon.

Miami-Dade schools considers metal detectors

After the Broward County School Board approved and implemented metal detectors in some schools, the Miami-Dade County School Board will consider if…

$1B donation covers tuition for most Johns Hopkins medical students

Tuition will soon be covered for most medical students attending Johns Hopkins University thanks to a $1 billion donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies.…

Parents react after metal detectors installed at Broward schools

Metal detectors have been installed at two Broward County high schools giving students, staff and parents a sense of relief.

School Board: At least 5 Broward public schools to close

The controversial item was on Broward County School Board’s agenda as “Redefining Our Schools.” School Board members passed it 7-2 to pave…

Loved ones of Parkland shooting victims react to demolition of 1200 building

A crew on Friday began tearing down the three-story classroom building where 17 people died in the 2018 mass shooting at Parkland’s…

WATCH: Demolition of MSD building begins, 6 years after Parkland school shooting

A large excavator stretched to the top floor of the three-story classroom building where 17 people died in the 2018 mass shooting…

Flight school closure following owner’s death has students left hanging

Students at Atlantis Flight Academy have been left in limbo after their flight school was suddenly shut down.

Teacher accused of helping students during FAST standardized test

Broward County Public Schools officials said they’re investigating after reports of a possible testing scandal at one of the district’s elementary schools.

Elementary school principal arrested

A Central Florida elementary school principal is facing charges after surveillance video appears to show him restraining a child.

Hidden South Florida gem boasts 20,000 exotic butterflies, birds under one roof

There is a very special place right in our South Florida backyard that you may forget about due to your day to…

School officer arrested after 3-year-old son shot himself with her gun in Miami-Dade

A Miami-Dade Schools Police officer was arrested after her 3-year-old son found her gun and accidentally shot himself in Homestead on Sunday,…

Miami-Dade schools cop bonds out of jail after son, 3, shoots self

New details were released Monday, a day after a 3-year-old boy shot himself at a home in Homestead.

Two Weston schools closed Thursday due to water main break

Morgan Rynor reports the water supply to Falcon Cove Middle School and Cypress Bay High School was affected.

Bomb threat prompts campus-wide evacuation at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

A bomb threat at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland prompted an evacuation on Wednesday morning.

Three people hurt in crash involving private school bus

Austin Carter reports none of the students on the bus were injured.

Case of measles detected at Broward elementary school

On Friday, Broward Schools confirmed a case of measles at a county school.

Plans underway for memorial dedicated to Parkland shooting victim

Wednesday will mark six years since the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

Florida mom banned from school drop off due to ‘OnlyFans’ ad on car

Parents at a Christian school in Central Florida are upset over “OnlyFans” ad on mom’s vehicle at drop off

Students look forward to metal detectors after guns found at Broward schools

Walk-through metal detectors are on the books for next school year and Broward students are looking forward to their implementation.

Palmetto high school student released on house arrest

A judge ordered the release of a 16-year-old high school student to house arrest after he was accused of attacking a baseball…

MDCPS Superintendent Jose Dotres speaks speaks out in the aftermath of Lubby Navarro’s arrest

Former Miami-Dade School Board member and Vice Chair Lubby Navarro appeared in court Wednesday to discuss her bond and county schools superintendent…

Young teen identified, charged with shooting 15-year-old after fight outside Northwestern Senior…

Authorities have identified the teenager who was arrested for a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of Northwestern Senior High School…

United Teachers of Dade no longer at risk of losing certification

United Teachers of Dade said they are no longer at risk of losing certification. They said they have received more than 11,…

Student shooting sparks police investigation at Miami Northwestern Senior High

Miami-Dade schools police are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of Miami Northwestern Senior High School.

Video shows school shooting in Miami-Dade

A video surfaced showing students fighting before a teen pulled out a gun and fired at a 15-year-old boy on a Miami-Dade…

Judge in Parkland school shooting trial breaks her silence

Closing arguments set to begin in trial of former Parkland school resource deputy

Closing arguments are set to start Monday morning in the first-of-its-kind trial for a former Parkland school resource deputy.

Jury selection continues in trial of ex-Parkland school deputy

Jury selection began Wednesday in the trial of a former Florida sheriff’s deputy charged with failing to confront the shooter who killed…

School crossing guard arrested

A school crossing guard is facing charges after being accused of inappropriately touching a student.

Teen arrested after being accused of making bomb treats against Broward Schools, FLL airport

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday after being accused of making numerous bomb threats to schools in South Florida and the Fort…

Police officers investigate alleged threats at 2 schools in Broward

Teachers and students were waiting outside of their high school on Friday in Hollywood after an alleged threat prompted an evacuation, according…

Former teacher accused of sex crimes faces judge

Another girl came forward Wednesday to say her former teacher molested her.

Florida parent facing charges after striking a Marion County school bus aid

A florida parent is facing charges after striking a Marion County school bus aid.

South Florida teacher facing disturbing charges related to sexual abuse of children

A South Florida teacher has been arrested and charged in at least two incidents of inappropriate behavior with children.

Taravella High School student panics students, parents with school threats, facing 19 charges, polic

Catrina Petit is facing 19 charges. They include three counts of intimidation to write or send a threat to kill or injure,…

Broward County will require only clear backpacks next school year

Public schools in Broward County will only allow students to carry clear backpacks and bags.

Biden’s education secretary visits Miami-Dade

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited schools on Thursday in Miami-Dade County and spoke out against Florida legislation that affects public education.

Over 2 dozen candidates vying to be next superintendent of Broward Public Schools

The outside firm looking to find and hire the next superintendent for Fort Lauderdale public shools on Friday released a list of…

Broward public schools going “green” with new electric buses

Broward County Public Schools is going green with its yellow school buses.

Judge dismisses case against ex-Broward superintendent

Former Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie, whose tenure included the Parkland school shooting, is no longer facing a criminal perjury case.