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Miami-Dade Public School Board to "advocate for advancing education, not restrict learning"
People critical of new Florida Black history education standards pushed Miami-Dade Public School board members for action.
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People critical of new Florida Black history education standards pushed Miami-Dade Public School board members for action.
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.
Electric buses help reduce harmful emissions, especially in highly populated areas
Najahe Sherman reports on how It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
Miami-Dade School Board member Steve Gallon III says he wants a clear policy in place that prohibits unauthorized people from having weapons at Miami-Dade Schools.
It's prom season, and not even the rain could put a damper on Thursday's Hawaiian-themed dance party for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
It was a special day, Wednesday, at the Miami-Dade County Public School Board meeting.
The front passenger side of the bus slammed into the pole
School district partnering with the University of Miami Health System to offer required immunizations and vaccines at dozens of schools
A vicious fight between two middle school girls has not only gone viral but has the mother of one of the students irate.
Absolute mayhem erupting at Miami Northwestern High School Thursday afternoon after a fight escalates into a massive brawl.
Nearly seven decades ago, the United States Supreme Court outlawed segregation of schools by race.
Another violent school bus brawl caught on camera in Miami-Dade County.
Clerveaux is a fifth grade science and social studies teacher at Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary School
Seniors can take a class, enroll in a paid internship, and then get a full time teaching position in Miami-Dade schools
The private school is run by a family and was closed reportedly because of a family feud
Mental well-being was on the lesson plan at Miami Dade County Public Schools Monday.
Athletics and after-school activities resume as well
Miami-Dade School Board members voted 8-1 rejecting a motion to make October LGBTQ National History Month.
Two of the main reporting tools include Fortify and SaferWatch.
As Miami-Dade School Superintendent Jose Dotres prepares for the start of a new school year Wednesday, he worries about buses getting kids to school, having enough teachers in the classrooms and kids getting a good meal in the morning.
Among the topics of discussion: the teacher shortage, teacher salaries and school safety.
School Chief Edwin Lopez said he understands the worry parents have as they send their children to school.
"It's a nightmare of intimidation to people who support me at every level," said Perez.
If you've just gotten the new 2024 Apple iPad Pro or iPad Air, here are some must-have accessories for the tablet.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Alexander Love is charged with attempted first-degree murder.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Alexander Love is charged with attempted first-degree murder.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
A few afternoon storms could produce heavy downpours Monday.
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 announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Key progressive and member of "The Squad" Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Sunday after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement that it is her "intention is to earn and win" the Democratic presidential nomination.
Bill and Hillary Clinton were among the Democrats who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden ended his reelection bid Sunday.
After President Biden announced Sunday he would not continue to seek reelection, leaders from across the globe shared their responses to his decision.
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.
If you've just gotten the new 2024 Apple iPad Pro or iPad Air, here are some must-have accessories for the tablet.
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.
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.