Friday

17-04-2026 Vol 19

Category: Education

‘Let’s talk about the new Broward’: School district leaders rebuke DeSantis’ ‘disaster’ comments

One day after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis floated a state takeover of Broward County Schools, district leaders hit back Tuesday at the governor’s criticism of the district. DeSantis, speaking...

South Florida high school coaches see homegrown talent shine on national stage

When the Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers take the field for the national championship next week, the moment will feel like a homecoming for dozens of players raised and...

Calling Broward schools a ‘disaster,’ DeSantis floats state takeover

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had strong words for Broward County Public Schools during a visit on Monday to Broward College in Davie. The governor lambasted what he called a...

Lori Alhadeff not seeking re-election to Broward School Board; backs Sharry Kimmel

Broward County School Board member Lori Alhadeff confirmed to Local 10 News Monday that she will not be seeking a third term representing District 4. Alhadeff, whose daughter Alyssa...

Students in Miami Heat program volunteer at Lotus House

The Miami HEAT’s season of giving event on Tuesday focused on the Lotus House in Overtown. A group of Miami County Public Schools students in the team’s school-to-work program...

At 85, Roberto Fernandez graduates from Florida International University

Roberto Fernandez enrolled at Florida International University in 1972, but his accounting business and family responsibilities kept him away from classes. Despite challenges, Fernandez didn’t give up on earning...

Columbus High School students celebrate Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman Trophy

Columbus High School students were among those who were expressing their pride on Monday in Miami-Dade County after Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman Trophy win. Mendoza, a quarterback for the Indiana...

These 7 Broward schools would close under superintendent’s proposal

On Monday, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn unveiled a list of schools that would close and consolidate under the district’s “Redefining Our Schools” initiative. The announcement came...

‘Something that cannot be rebuilt’: Tough decisions loom as Broward parents fear school closures

Broward County Public Schools held a special workshop on Monday as part of its “Redefining Our Schools” initiative. It comes as district officials crunch numbers again, with student enrollment...

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...