Summer is over, return to class in Miami-Dade for first day of public school
Jacqueline Quynh reports Miami-Dade is the third largest school district in the country with more than 300,000 students and 34,000 employees.
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Jacqueline Quynh reports Miami-Dade is the third largest school district in the country with more than 300,000 students and 34,000 employees.
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.
Drivers are urged to adhere to the rules of the road in place to keep children safe as a new school year begins.
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.
Its usage for promoting any school event has also been disallowed.
Jaqueline Quynh reports the app is banned on district owned devices across the state.
As we inch closer to the first day of school for Miami-Dade County, The City of Miami Police Department is warning drivers to slow down in school zones or be ready to pay up.
As we inch closer to the first day of school for Miami-Dade County, The City of Miami Police Department is warning drivers to slow down in school zones or be ready to pay up.
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Joan Murray said the department has a command center where they monitor thousands of cameras inside and outside the district's schools.
Personal finance expert Shani Curry talks about ways for parents to save money as children return to school.
Joan Murray reports the school district has a command center that monitors cameras in every school.
It's set up day inside Nana Wynwood Convention Center Friday morning for the 12th annual Style Saves back-to-school weekend.
Felix Gonzalez, a local barber, gives back to children by giving them free backpacks, food and haircuts.
It's set up day inside Nana Wynwood Convention Center Friday morning for the 12th annual Style Saves back-to-school weekend.
Florida has more than 5,000 unfilled teaching positions
Cristian Benavides reports the new school year is upon us, and many schools are still on the hunt for new teachers.
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Licensed clinical therapist Maria Atkinson shares tips on how to prepare for back to school.
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.
A potential risk parents should consider when making a school lunch is foodborne illnesses
Jameelah Trimble, founder of Positive Therapy Behavioral Services, said there are a number of things parents and students can do before school gets underway.
Michael George reports one mistake parents make when making lunches is not keeping cold food at 40 degrees or lower to prevent bacteria.
Thoughts of going back to the classroom may be exciting for some, but others may feel uneasy
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A report claiming Cuba acquired 300 military drones is drawing concern from South Florida leaders and national security observers, though officials say there is no threat.
Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.
A rescue group says the French bulldog mix dubbed "Miracle" may need weeks of treatment after being found severely malnourished behind a local drug store.
A mother says her two young sons are still recovering after the blast that injured 11 people and killed the boat operator.
A new state report shows Florida recorded 694 reportable boating accidents in 2025, with officials pointing to increasingly congested waterways.
A report claiming Cuba acquired 300 military drones is drawing concern from South Florida leaders and national security observers, though officials say there is no threat.
Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.
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