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CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede exclusive interview with Miami-Dade, Broward superintendents
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede questioned them about how politics will impact the classroom.
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CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede questioned them about how politics will impact the classroom.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede sat down with Miami-Dade Superintendent Jose Dotres and Broward Superintendent Peter Licata to talk about how politics is making its way into classrooms.
Dr. Thresia Gambon, President of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, talks about mental health and children as they go back to school.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the state's largest school district with 331,500 students, is excited to get the new year going
Summer is officially over for Miami-Dade public school students as they head back to the classroom for the first day of school.
Officers and workers with the Miami-Dade Police Department on Thursday gathered to honor a beloved colleague who died a year ago.
Jacqueline Quynh reports educators will work to meet new standards and focus on closing the achievement gap.
Jacqueline Quynh reports Superintendent Jose Dotres said this year they will focus on proficiency.
There are more than 100 classroom teacher openings, according to Broward public school district
Joan Murray reports teachers say they love everything about their job except the compensation.
Austin Carter reports a AAA survey found 38 percent of Floridians admitted to speeding in active school zones.
Jacqueline Quynh reports Miami-Dade is the third largest school district in the country with more than 300,000 students and 34,000 employees.
Both Miami-Dade and Broward officials say despite the shortage all routes will be covered the first day of school, but parents need to prepare for some bumps in the road.
Drivers are urged to adhere to the rules of the road in place to keep children safe as a new school year begins.
Both Miami-Dade and Broward officials say despite the shortage all routes will be covered the first day of school, but parents need to prepare for some bumps in the road.
Its usage for promoting any school event has also been disallowed.
Jaqueline Quynh reports the app is banned on district owned devices across the state.
As we inch closer to the first day of school for Miami-Dade County, The City of Miami Police Department is warning drivers to slow down in school zones or be ready to pay up.
As we inch closer to the first day of school for Miami-Dade County, The City of Miami Police Department is warning drivers to slow down in school zones or be ready to pay up.
Electric buses help reduce harmful emissions, especially in highly populated areas
Joan Murray said the department has a command center where they monitor thousands of cameras inside and outside the district's schools.
Personal finance expert Shani Curry talks about ways for parents to save money as children return to school.
Joan Murray reports the school district has a command center that monitors cameras in every school.
It's set up day inside Nana Wynwood Convention Center Friday morning for the 12th annual Style Saves back-to-school weekend.
Felix Gonzalez, a local barber, gives back to children by giving them free backpacks, food and haircuts.
President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
The Israeli airstrikes were the first time Israel is known to have responded to repeated Houthi attacks throughout its nine-month war against Hamas.
Jim DeFede speaks with State Sen. Book about Gov. DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on Florida's ballot.
President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
Jim DeFede speaks with State Sen. Book about Gov. DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on Florida's ballot.
Jim DeFede spoke with Evan Power at the convention in Milwaukee just before Trump's speech.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday joined a growing pool of lawmakers calling on President Biden to end his reelection campaign.
Police say a Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media has been arrested.
Jim DeFede speaks with State Sen. Book about Gov. DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on Florida's ballot.
Jim DeFede spoke with Evan Power at the convention in Milwaukee just before Trump's speech.
Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
DeFede said the incident has become an "inflection point" for the country in how we talk about politics.
"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Many of our readers' favorite Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals are still available, but you'll have to act fast to save.
Amazon Prime Day may be over, but you've still got plenty of deals to shop if you're having some FOMO.
Get ready for back-to-school and discover which Apple iPad models are best suited for college students in 2024.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 has ended, but there are still great deals to be had a popular laptops.
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The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
Ernest Hemingway spent the 1930s in Key West, Florida, and more than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the island city to celebrate the author's award-winning novels and adventure-filled life.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.