Broward schools may crack down on unruly behavior — of adults
The move comes as School Board members in Broward and around the country have complained of increasing hostility from parents attending meetings related to such issues as mask mandates, critical race...
View ArticleChild prank leads to hijacking scare on Seattle flight landing in Orlando:...
A flight was grounded for an hour Sunday at Orlando International Airport after a non-credible threat from a 10-year-old boy caused police to investigate, according to multiple news outlets.
View ArticleSupreme Court won’t review decision that freed Bill Cosby
The Supreme Court says it will not take up the sexual assault case against comedian Bill Cosby
View ArticleRooftop solar bill goes to governor, over objections from industry,...
The Florida Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would make major changes in rules for rooftop solar energy.
View Article‘You feel like you’re king for a day:’ How a crew of family members dyes the...
The Chicago tradition celebrates its 60th year in 2022.
View ArticleWoman who died in Lauderhill hit-and-run crash is identified. Driver sought...
Police are continuing to search for the driver who fled after hitting and killing a woman on West Broward Boulevard early Sunday morning.
View ArticleHealthy kids in Florida don’t need COVID vaccines, Surgeon General Ladapo says
Florida state officials will recommend that healthy children not get vaccinated for COVID-19, according to the state's Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, who spoke Monday at a roundtable led by Gov. Ron...
View ArticleBroward school superintendent proposes reorganization that includes two new...
The proposal to create two new deputy superintendent positions comes at a time when the School Board could face state cuts over its mask mandate earlier this school year. District officials say the...
View ArticleFormer football player accused of murder set to testify in stand-your-ground...
Sebastien Jean-Jacques died of multiple gunshot wounds; former FSU football star Travis Rudolph claims it was self-defense.
View ArticleFlorida Senate presses on with ‘don’t say gay’ bill, ignoring protests
Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill is poised for final approval, despite a backlash that included Saturday Night Live ripping the legislation and students across the state walking out of classes...
View ArticleVoters picking two new legislators, many new city leaders. Here’s what you...
Tuesday is Election Day for about 750,000 people in Broward and Palm Beach counties. There are special elections for two seats in the Florida Legislature, plus 23 cities, towns and villages in the two...
View ArticleFlorida Dunkin’ worker sentenced for fatal punch of customer
A Florida Dunkin’ employee pleaded guilty to felony battery for fatally punching a customer who repeatedly called him a racial slur
View ArticleDaytona Beach police seek ‘person of interest’ in deaths of couple found with...
A married couple was found dead and with their throats slashed Sunday, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department, which released video of a person of interest in the case on Tuesday.
View ArticleProud Boys leader charged with conspiracy in Capitol riot
The Miami-based leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was arrested Tuesday on a conspiracy charge for what federal prosecutors say was his role in a coordinated attack on the U.S. Capitol...
View ArticleCOVID-19 update: Here are the key statistics to watch in Florida
Here are the key COVID-19 statistics to watch in Florida, including community transmission levels, cases, deaths, hospitalizations and more.
View ArticleMoskowitz cements frontrunner status in Congress race with dozens of...
Cementing his position as the dominant candidate for a suddenly open congressional seat, Democrat Jared Moskowitz rolled out endorsements from 50 current and former elected officials. They include...
View ArticleFlorida lawmakers approve ‘don’t say gay’ bill; DeSantis expected to sign it
The Florida Senate gave final approval Tuesday to limiting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, sending what critics call the “don’t say gay” bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
View ArticleFlorida officially issues guidance against COVID-19 vaccines for kids without...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh potential risks.
View ArticleLGBTQ community rallies and reacts as ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill clears Florida...
As Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill neared the final showdown in the legislature Monday night, educators, students and their families rallied against it in a final display of opposition. It was...
View ArticleFlorida cyber sex crimes bill passes after Broward state senator’s story
A Florida senator’s disturbing and personal story about nude images stolen from her and traded and sold online led to the passage of a bill Tuesday that aims to prevent future victims.
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