Federal judge to weigh Florida school pronoun restrictions
A transgender teacher and a nonbinary teacher are trying to block part of a 2023 law that restricts pronouns and titles that educators can use in public schools
A transgender teacher and a nonbinary teacher are trying to block part of a 2023 law that restricts pronouns and titles that educators can use in public schools
Marybel Rodriguez introduces us to Maurits Acosta, who is a student to be reckoned with.
The board approved a pilot program to put full-sized metal detectors in 10 high schools this year
New College of Florida is slated to receive tens of millions of dollars in a budget approved this month by the Legislature - but will face requirements tied to some of the money.
National Pi Day is recognized on March 14 in the U.S. and around the world. Here's what to know about the quirky holiday, and how to celebrate.
The rule will deal with measures approved by the legislature in the last two years
The NAACP says Black student-athletes should reconsider attending public colleges and universities in Florida.
Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the president of the Miami-Dade Education Coalition, a group trying to replace the teachers union in Miami-Dade County.
Florida school districts could opt to allow volunteer chaplains in schools under a bill the Legislature sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Florida Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a measure designed to keep "identity politics" out of teacher preparation programs that lead to educators getting their professional certificates, readying the bill to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Restitution for decades of abuse at two now-shuttered reform schools where boys were beaten, raped and killed is now in the hands of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis after the Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday to set aside $20 million for victims.
The University of Florida is eliminating its chief diversity officer position, scrapping the program's staff jobs and halting any contracts involving the subject because of a new law passed last year that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Jim DeFede and the Broward County Public Schools Superintendent tackle the measles outbreak, and school closures due to under-enrollment.
Under the bill, the state Department of Education would be directed to "prepare and offer" educational standards related to communism history instruction, and would require certain concepts to be included.
The University of Florida is eliminating its chief diversity officer position, scrapping the program's staff jobs and halting any contracts involving the subject because of a new law passed last year that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Decades later, survivors known as "The White House Boys" still struggle when recalling the mental, physical and sexual abuse they endured while in the state's care at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna.
In this edition of Students Who Shine, Marybel Rodriguez introduces us to Leila Hilliard: a senior at the School for Advanced Studies, Kendall Campus.
MDCPS has launched its "Ready, Set, Enroll!" campaign this morning with a variety of programs for the 2024-2025 school year.
The 'Black History Project' is taught across the state, mostly through libraries and community-run programs
On Friday, Broward County Public Schools announced that there was one confirmed case reported at Manatee Bay Elementary School. The next day, BCPS announced that three additional cases were reported overnight, bringing the total to four.
Broward County Public Schools told The Miami Herald that the cause of the fire is unknown.
The presentation will happen this Saturday during a Diversity Fair on the school's baseball field
Some lawmakers have questioned if the bill would give high school drop-outs a "better deal" than students who graduate
Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata alerted board members of an upcoming state audit in a February 1st memo. It's one we obtained through multiple sources.
New surveillance video shows some stunning images as two cars crash into a Northwest Miami-Dade church early Thursday morning.
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a key part of a 2023 law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis
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Louisville police released dashcam footage and video taken by a street camera outside the golf course.
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New surveillance video shows some stunning images as two cars crash into a Northwest Miami-Dade church early Thursday morning.
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a key part of a 2023 law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis
Louisville police released dashcam footage and video taken by a street camera outside the golf course.
Governor Ron DeSantis and state attorney general announce complaint against Starbucks coffee chain on conservative talk radio show.
Warrick Dunn will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame later this year, but the NFL legend's most important legacy may be his housing program for single-parent families.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
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.
A strong wind gust toppled the stage at a campaign rally for a longshot Mexican presidential candidate, killing at least nine and injuring dozens, officials said.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
Trump's attorneys and aide Walt Nauta sparred with prosecutors during hearing in case involving Trump's handling of classified records.
Hunter Biden's California tax fraud trial was originally scheduled to take place in June.
The former presidential candidate said she will vote for former President Donald Trump in November.
Nikki Fried, the chair of the Florida Democratic Party, joins Facing South Florida to discuss the latest CBS News poll results.
Jim DeFede and his guests reveal and analyze just-released exclusive CBS News polling results from Florida voters on important election-year issues like abortion and marijuana.
Jim DeFede sits down with former Key Biscayne Mayor Mike Davey, who is running to unseat Maria Elvira Salazar.
Jim DeFede talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, President of the United Teachers of Dade, and Alicia Gant, a teacher at Barbara Goleman Senior High, who is soon leaving the district to become a teacher in Washington DC.
Lauren Pastrana and her guest discuss the options currently being discussed, possible solutions and how all this might impact students, their teachers and their parents.
Vital Pursuit will include whole-grain bowls, protein pasta, sandwich melts and gluten-free options.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
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A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
The company will keep its name and headquarters in Pittsburgh, but the United Steelworkers union voiced opposition to the deal.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Charlie Colin, a founding member and former bassist of the band Train, died at 58, his sister confirmed to CBS News.
Jeremy Renner is returning to "Mayor of Kingstown" after taking some time to recover after a near-fatal snowplow accident last year.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.