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Attorneys for New College of Florida, the traditionally progressive public liberal arts college that was taken over by allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis as part of his "war on woke," is threatening to sue a group of former faculty members and students.
Known loosely as "world-schoolers," some families are traveling for brief periods while others open schools and remain on the road for months – or years – at a time to educate their children.
Janiya Baker considers herself to be a modest student, but she left out that she is making Miami-Dade history.
South Floridians are worrying that skyrocketing housing prices will force them out of the Sunshine State.
On Tuesday, the Broward School Board approved supplemental pay for non-instructional staff, including bus drivers, clerical, food service and campus monitors.
The University of Florida, Florida State University and the University of South Florida dropped in U.S News and World Report's new rankings of public universities, while other Florida universities got better grades.
The same week his state outlawed racial discrimination based on hairstyles, a Black high school student in Texas was suspended because school officials say his dreadlocks violated the district's dress code.
Florida International University is the No. 29 university in the nation and the fourth-ranked public university, according to the America's Best Colleges 2024 rankings published by the Wall Street Journal.
Last year, the ALA recorded 1,050 requests to censor library books in 2022, a 70% increase over the 619 requests in 2021.
Florida school district officials have apologized for an elementary school assembly in which Black students were singled out for a presentation on low test scores.
Florida teachers are faced with new standards when it comes to what they are allowed to say and teach under the Parental Rights in Education bill.
Miami-Dade Police said they arrested a man who was reportedly waving a gun near Huber O. Sibley Elementary School.
The State Board of Education approved a proposed rule the legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved back in May.
Dozens of teachers, students and labor leaders marched to a Miami school district headquarters to protest Florida's new standards for teaching Black history, which have come under intense criticism for what they say about slavery.
Miami-Dade County's new school year begins next week and Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres spent Friday morning welcoming new teachers.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede breaks down the education controversy in Florida.
Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Jose Dotres welcomed new teachers on Friday.
It's set up day inside Nana Wynwood Convention Center Friday morning for the 12th annual Style Saves back-to-school weekend.
Hundreds of lawmakers, teachers, school board members and parents crowded into a Miami Gardens church Thursday evening for a forum on Florida's new standards for teaching Black history.
Two state senators called out the Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. over a canceled town hall appearance in Miami Gardens Thursday.
Two state senators called out the Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. over a canceled town hall appearance in Miami Gardens Thursday.
A number of districts have dropped the psychology course and replaced it with other college-credit classes
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
Business leaders cited Gen Z's work ethic and communication skills as top reasons for their lack of preparedness.
Two conservative groups are asking a federal court to block the Biden administration's plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers.
The thick haze that blanketed South Florida Tuesday is the result of wildfires burning in Canada thousands of miles away.
The proposal has drawn opposition from Attorney General Ashley Moody
We've found an air fryer for a whopping 56% off ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day deals.
The teacher refused to call a trans student by their preferred pronouns saying "I'm a Christian and my God makes no mistakes"
Former President Donald Trump is back in a Manhattan courtroom for the second day of his trial on civil charges.
The thick haze that blanketed South Florida Tuesday is the result of wildfires burning in Canada thousands of miles away.
The Florida law known as the "Homeowners' Association Bill of Rights" took effect on October 1st.
The proposal has drawn opposition from Attorney General Ashley Moody
The teacher refused to call a trans student by their preferred pronouns saying "I'm a Christian and my God makes no mistakes"
Former President Donald Trump is back in a Manhattan courtroom for the second day of his trial on civil charges.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
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.
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
Former President Donald Trump is back in a Manhattan courtroom for the second day of his trial on civil charges.
A deal that included a diversion in connection with a firearms charge and a guilty plea to two misdemeanor tax charges collapsed in court over the summer.
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway.
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
Some less scrupulous individuals are out to make a quick buck at the expense of those who are experiencing hardship during natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried left a federal courtroom in handcuffs Friday when a judge revoked his bail after concluding that the fallen cryptocurrency wiz had repeatedly tried to influence witnesses against him.
Cold drinks are hotter than ever
U.S. officials approve first over-the-counter birth control pill, a move that will broaden access for women and teens, the Associated Press reports.
For many, it can be fun waiting for the next lightning deal or scooping up things you want at crazy sale prices. But for others, it's not fun at all.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
We've found an air fryer for a whopping 56% off ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day deals.
The Buffalo Bills host the undefeated Miami Dolphins in what could be the NFL game of the weekend.
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COVID concerns are rising, along with deaths and hospitalizations from the virus, and Florida leads the way.
Jim DeFede interviews State Senator Joe Gruters in the aftermath of the second GOP Presidential candidate debate.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede interviews former Florida surgeon general Dr. Scott Rivkees for his opinion.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks with the next Speaker of the Florida House on a number of issues and policies.
Jim also interviews the presidents of the Broward and Miami-Dade teacher unions about educators' concerns
"BEWARE!! There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me," Hanks wrote on Instagram.
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
The legal fights between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up this week.
Facing backlash, Walt Disney World's governing district will pay a stipend to employees whose free passes and discounts to the theme park resort were eliminated under a policy made by a new district administrator and board members who are allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.