Friday

17-04-2026 Vol 19

Category: Education

Many Florida high school girls struggling with mental health, report says

It’s not easy growing up, but a new state report suggests it can be especially rough for girls. A panel of experts gathered in Coconut Creek Saturday to discuss...

Time to Smile: Teenager soars to great heights in high school, technical education

A teenager is soaring to great heights in South Florida. Brianna Jara is a student at Young Women’s Preparatory Academy in Miami-Dade County. She is now the first student...

Several South Florida high schools make top 10 among best in state

Several South Florida high schools have earned top marks when it comes to rankings of Best High Schools in the National by U.S. News & World Report. According to...

Barry University responds to firefighter shortage in South Florida

We are experiencing an emergency when it comes to filling certain first responder roles. South Florida faces a firefighter shortage as retirees exceed new hires. According to the U.S....

Watch the preview: Eco Hero’s adventure in Australia special airs on Monday night

Brielle Martinez, the student who won the 2025 Eco Hero contest, is sharing her once-in-a-lifetime Australia adventure in “Down Under,” a Local 10 News special airing at 8 p.m....

FIU set to kick off Willie Simmons era with revamped roster

College football season is nearly here, and Florida International University is preparing to open the Willie Simmons era. Simmons, just seven months into his tenure as the Panthers’ head...

It’s back-to-school day in Miami-Dade: School buses hit the road

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest district in the country, is returning to class for the first day of the 2025-26 school year. Leer en español M-DCPS buses...

Heat center Bam Adebayo gives mattresses to South Florida students

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo has made countless contributions to the South Florida community, but his latest donation came with a personal twist — and a practical impact. On...

Coral Gables school prepares for return to classes on Thursday

At Ponce De Leon Middle School, Stephanie Campos said she was ready to welcome her students on Thursday in Coral Gables. It will be the first day of 2025-26...

Students head back to Monroe County schools; all campuses rated ‘A’

It’s a big day for students in Monroe County as they’re heading back to school. District officials say this new year is all about striving for excellence. Local 10...