Friday

28-11-2025 Vol 19

Category: Education

Broward school on lockdown due to possible weapon on campus

A Broward County high school was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon due to a report about a possible weapon on campus. The incident was reported at South Plantation High...

State pilot program using drones to thwart school shooters coming to Broward County

Using drones to stop school shooters is considered by some a radical idea. It’s coming to Broward Schools as part of a state pilot program. “It’s going to help...

Bilingual Miami Book Fair begins with 5 authors’ events on Sunday afternoon

The bilingual Miami Book Fair starts on Sunday with five events featuring conversations with authors. The afternoon events’ authors include Cuban and Israeli women, an environmentalist, a New York...

‘Becker strong’: Family, friends to honor late Hollywood principal with charity 5K

For more than 20 years, Robert Becker — better known as “Mr. B” — served as principal at Embassy Creek Elementary School in Hollywood. He died from cancer a...

Special needs students’ academy in Miami-Dade prepares for Thanksgiving

Sandy Perez and his son Lucas were at the Step by Step on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County’s Palm Springs North neighborhood. Step by Step, an academy that serves students...

Restaurant chain awards 4 South Florida students college scholarships

In collaboration with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade County, Hooters of Miami awarded four high school seniors, who are club members, with $500 each in college scholarships....

Man with service dog for medical alerts uses Instagram to educate public

Alexandre De Gunzburg, who counts on a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois named “Laze” for help with mobility and medical alerts, said there are many misconceptions about service dogs. De Gunzburg...

BSO: 4 additional victims come forward after school employee arrested

Four additional victims have come forward following the arrest of a former employee with Highland Christian Academy, a private school in Deerfield Beach, the Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday....

BSO: 2 additional victims come forward after school employee arrested

Two additional victims have come forward following the arrest of a former employee with Highland Christian Academy, a private school in Deerfield Beach, the Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday....

SLAM! Miami student, 11, struck by fire rescue truck near school

A 11-year-old girl was struck by a City of Miami Fire Rescue truck Friday morning while crossing the street near SLAM! Miami, authorities confirmed. According to Miami Fire Rescue...