Schools

Schools throughout Broward County sustain an estimated $10 million in flood damage

School Board members estimate there are about $10 million worth of flood damage in schools throughout Broward County as of Thursday.

South Florida middle school teacher arrested, accused of inappropriate behavior with student

A South Florida teacher is behind bars Monday, accused of inappropriate behavior with a middle school student.

Schools’ athletic fields flood in Hollywood, Dania Beach

Broward County Public Schools staff is assessing the damage at over 230 schools after a flooding emergency in areas of Broward.

Broward schools staff assess flooding damage

Broward County Public Schools staff is assessing the damage at over 230 schools after a flooding emergency in areas of Broward.

Broward school board hosts sex ed workshop

School Board members met Tuesday for a workshop about future changes in sexual education at Broward County Public Schools to abide by…

Multiple people injured in ‘active shooter’ incident at Nashville school

Multiple people were shot Monday at a private school in Nashville, authorities confirmed.

Water main break causes traffic mess in Monroe County, impacts schools and businesses

Four schools in the Florida Keys, two courthouses and several businesses were closed Thursday due to water pressure issues attributed to a…

Florida House panel passes bill for later start times for middle, high school students

Trish Christakis reports the measure would prevent public middle schools from starting before 8 a.m. and public high schools from starting before…

Cypress Bay High School placed on lockdown for second time this week

Another day, another lockdown at Cypress Bay High School.

Lockdown lifted from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School after receiving suspicious call

BSO is investigating a “suspicious phone call” received by the agency Wednesday regarding Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Eventually, Parkland school building where shooting took place will be demolished

The 1200 Building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland stands as a haunting reminder of the 2018 mass shooting at…

Girl’s mom says daughter suffered concussion after beating on school bus

An 8th grader at Cutler Bay Middle School is beaten while the bus driver leaves the door open allowing another person to…

Teen charged in beating of 9-year-old girl on school bus

A 15-year-old boy is facing criminal charges after video showed him beating up a 9-year-old girl on their school bus.

Arrest made in shooting outside Miami Norland Senior High School in Miami Gardens

On Monday afternoon, Norland Elementary, Middle, and High schools were all forced into lockdown after shots rang out outside the learning facility.

Teacher concerned after 2 killed in shooting near elementary school in northwest Miami-Dade

A teacher with Miami-Dade Public Schools expressed her concern after 2 were shot up in a car outside an elementary school.

Superintendent Cartwright agrees to $365,646 separation package with Broward Public Schools

Broward Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright and her lawyers reached an agreement on an exit package with the district Thursday afternoon.…

5000 Role Models program brings financial literacy lesson to Black students in South Florida

5000 Role Models program brings financial literacy lesson to Black students in South Florida

Gov. DeSantis’ approach to educational diversity and African American Studies sparks national debate

The College Board released Wednesday the official framework of a new Advanced Placement course on African American Studies that Gov. Ron DeSantis…

Florida lawmakers propose bills to ban social media at schools

Mother With OnlyFans Account SUES Florida School District For Banning Her From Volunteering

Broward schools leadership change will be costly

Broward County Public Schools is getting rid of their superintendent and searching for a new one, but the move for change will…

Feds: 3 South Florida nursing schools sold 7,600 fake degrees for $15K each

Three now-shuttered South Florida nursing schools sold more than $100 million worth of fake nursing diplomas, leading authorities to charge more than…

Plan in works for public memorial dedicated to victims of Parkland school shooting

Valentine’s day next month will mark five years since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

College Admissions Bribery Scandal Mastermind Sentenced To 3.5 Years In Prison

Rick Singer, the mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents who used their…

Road rage shooting leaves teacher killed on I-85

Teacher Shot And Killed In I-95 Road Rage Incident, Family Makes Plea For Answers

Man Pretends To Be Stanford University Student, Lives On Campus For Nearly A Year

Nikolas Cruz sentenced to life in prison for 2018 slayings at Parkland school

13-Year-Old Florida Girl Arrested For Threatening To Blow Up Her School Because She Was “Bored”

Broward teacher faces sex crime charge

A Broward County Public Schools teacher is facing charges Monday over alleged sex crimes with a student.

Family suing Homestead daycare following infant death

The family of 9-month-old Tayvon Tomlin is suing Lincoln Marti Schools after the child was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the…

Parkland victim family members express anger, frustration over decision not to execute confessed…

Families of the 17 people killed in the Parkland school shooting appeared to be sad, angry and shocked by the jury’s recommendation…

Alex Jones Ordered To Pay $965 Million In Damages To Sandy Hook Families

A jury in Connecticut ordered Infowars host Alex Jones to pay $965 million in damages to families of victims of the Sandy…

Series of hoax threats create chaos at South Florida schools

Several South Florida schools were the target of a series of “swatting” hoaxes Tuesday morning, scaring students and parents and leading police…

South Florida schools slammed with swatting hoaxes

Multiple schools across South Florida were faced with false “swatting” threats Tuesday.

Closing arguments conclude in Parkland school shooter’s case

The prosecution seeking the death penalty for Nikolas Cruz and the defense trying to save his life presented their closing arguments to…

“He did it because he wanted to be famous” – Wife Of Parkland School Shooting Victim

The death penalty sentencing trial of the Parkland school shooter will begin closing arguments on Tuesday, before being turned over to the…

Penalty Phase: Nikolas Cruz Trial, Oct 10, Day 32

The defense team’s expert witnesses will continue their testimony Tuesday in the penalty phase of the Parkland school shooter’s trial.

Expert witness: Parkland school shooter is faking mental illness

The prosecution called Robert L. Denney, who is among the few in the world who are board certified in both clinical neuropsychology…

UPDATE: Parents Of 5-Year-Old Found Wandering Outside Lauderdale Lakes School Have Been Found

County child protective services officials are investigating after the boy was left at a school he did not attend.

School closures in Miami-Dade, Broward County

the incoming storms of Hurricane Ian has forced Miami-Dade and Broward schools to close temporarily.

Broward student attacks classmate, threatens to kill

Parents were not notified of a threat after a Broward County Public Schools student attacked his classmate and threatened to commit murder.

DUI driver accused of killing 5 students faces wrongful-death suit, attorneys say

A family’s attorney announced Thursday that they are filing a wrongful-death lawsuit against the DUI driver who was recently accused of killing…

Expert witness: Parkland school shooter suffers from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Paul Connor, a licensed clinical psychologist, and neuropsychologist, said he spent five hours with Nikolas Cruz and performed tests that together with…

16-year-old faces judge for double shooting of 2 students

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy mourns senior: ‘Live and love like Lucy’

Luciana “Lucy” Fernandez was a 17-year-old student at the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, a Catholic all-girls high school managed by the…

Superintendent asks 3 administrators to resign, sources say

Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright asked three administrators to resign or take a leave of absence after accusations by a…

Rainbow Fentanyl Warning Issued By Broward County Schools

Broward schools are sending an alert to parents in the district about rainbow fentanyl.