Broward public schools reopening Friday after Helene prompts closures
Broward County Public Schools said their campuses would be closed Thursday as Hurricane Helene approached Florida.
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Broward County Public Schools said their campuses would be closed Thursday as Hurricane Helene approached Florida.
For the first time ever, FIU came in at No. 46 in the rankings of public universities.
Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood pledged to publicly identify students accused of making such threats.
Broward County Public Schools staff began a series of meetings to determine which campuses will close or reorganize next school year.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds families typically pay as much as 60 cents per dollar for each electronic payment transaction.
Some decent-paying occupations are seeing job losses because of AI and changing consumer habits. Here's what to know.
The students showed their appreciation for the Tua Foundation with a full concert from the students.
Foganholi, who was appointed in 2022 by DeSantis to the Broward board, finished third in a primary election for the seat Tuesday.
Tens of thousands of students have left Florida's public schools in recent years amid an explosive growth in school choice.
The mom of a teacher murdered during the 2018 high school massacre in Parkland, Florida, is finishing another summer of sending kids to camp in her son's honor.
Children in Miami-Dade County start school on Thursday and teachers at South Miami K-8 Center said they are excited.
For thousands of students across Miami-Dade County school starts Thursday morning and teachers are busy getting ready.
There were no reports like those on Monday of long, slow-moving lines outside schools.
The new metal detectors at all Broward high schools caused chaos on the first day of school.
Starting this school year, cellphones are off-limits for Broward public school students.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Broward School Board Chair Lori Alhadeff on a number of topics.
Gov. DeSantis has pitched an initial list of 23 endorsements for 2024 races.
Broward schools will introduce drones and competitive gaming to elementary schools.
Broward schools are asking parents to check their student's backpacks for items that could set off metal detectors.
Sarah Jaggernauth's classroom is right across from her fifth-grade teacher's classroom.
The Broward County school board voted 5-4 to suspend without pay Jessica Norton 's employment at Monarch High School.
Dr. Howard Hepburn sat down Thursday to answer questions about the upcoming school year, which starts August 12th.
An investigation revealed the district did not properly share revenue from a discretionary tax.
Schools in Broward County have something to cheer about they got an A on their report card from the state.
Homestead Police told CBS News Miami that the incident at the NEXX Motel is being investigated by Miami-Dade Police's Homicide Unit, but provided no further details regarding the situation.
Big changes are coming for South Florida as we inch closer to the weekend!
Newly released surveillance and bodycam footage sheds light on the 2019 police shootout in Miramar.
Zoo Miami has inspired broader environmental action across Miami-Dade County.
Florida has agreed to pay $725,000 for businesses that successfully challenged the "Stop WOKE Act."
Homestead Police told CBS News Miami that the incident at the NEXX Motel is being investigated by Miami-Dade Police's Homicide Unit, but provided no further details regarding the situation.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS News Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
Big changes are coming for South Florida as we inch closer to the weekend!
Newly released surveillance and bodycam footage sheds light on the 2019 police shootout in Miramar.
Zoo Miami has inspired broader environmental action across Miami-Dade County.
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.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is meeting with Senate Republicans as he seeks to shore up support after Donald Trump tapped the embattled GOP firebrand as his pick for attorney general.
Florida's incoming legislative leaders have formally taken their oaths of office.
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
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
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.