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WPTV West Palm Beach

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Teachers, parents question decision not to close all schools

Parents and teachers across Palm Beach County are questioning why the School District of Palm Beach County decided to close some after flooding made some roads difficult or impossible to navigate county wide.

Palm Beach County, FL · 10d

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New Westlake elementary school remains on schedule

A new elementary school in Westlake is quickly taking shape, with project leaders saying construction remains on time and on budget despite recent heavy rain and flooding.

Westlake, FL · 9d

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No school Nov. 5 in Florida counties

Schools in Indian River and St. Lucie counties will remain closed Nov. 5 following the deluge of rains and flooding from earlier in the week, according to officials. While the Indian River County School District reports buildings are dry and secure with power and air conditioning, there are concerns about whether students and employees can travel safely to and from school. “Students need safe bus routes, roads, bridges, sidewalks, and pathways to reach school,” the district stated. “Many major roads remain closed across the county, including in South County and along the Oslo corridor . In parts of Highlands, roads remain unsafe and some homes are without power.” Nearly 100 employees can’t report to work “because of conditions in their areas.” Practice fields are closed, and extracurricular activities and practices are canceled until further notice. Schools in St. Lucie County also will be closed, according to spokesperson Lydia Martin. Nov. 2 was at least a 500-to-1,000-year rainfall event , said Robert Haley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne. St. Lucie County received varying amounts of rain that day, with the highest rainfall in the area of Interstate 95 into the Port St. Lucie area, which received about

Indian River County, FL · 11d

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Monarch Football Earns No. 3 Seed in Playoffs; Golf and Swimming Compete in Postseason

The Monarch High School football team is gearing up for the playoffs as several other teams wrapped up their fall seasons. The Knights earned the No. 3 seed in the postseason after finishing the regular season 5-5. They will travel to Miami to face Mater Lakes Academy on Friday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m.

Coconut Creek, FL · 8d

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Broward school closures could expand from 10 to 26 under proposal

A plan to close 10 low-enrolled Broward schools next year has received support from a district boundary committee, but now a new proposal could raise that number to as many as 26. The School Board is scheduled to hold a workshop Wednesday to discuss which schools to shut down as part of its “Redefining Broward County Schools” initiative, and a final vote is currently planned for December. Since August, the number of schools on the closure list has remained 10.

Broward County, FL · 12d

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WATCH: Florida students wade through waist-deep floodwater after getting off school bus

Florida students were seen on Monday getting off a school bus and walking through waist-deep floodwater.

Port St Lucie, FL · 12d

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Six Palm Beach County schools to remain closed Thursday amid flooding

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Six Palm Beach County schools will remain closed Thursday as the district continues assessing conditions following widespread flooding across the county. The School District of Palm Beach County announced Wednesday evening that the six campuses will remain closed on November 5 due to...

Palm Beach County, FL · 11d

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Broward Schools weighs impacts of midterm election and school closures

The day after Election Day is a time to assess the impacts, and that’s exactly what the Broward County School Board did. They held a news conference to thank voters for passing the teacher salary support referendum for the third time since 2018. Miami-Dade voters also passed a similar referendum.

Broward County, FL · 10d

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St. Lucie, Indian River County schools to remain closed Friday

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — Public schools in Indian River and St. Lucie counties will remain closed Friday, Nov. 6, with both districts planning to reopen Monday, Nov. 9, as flooding continues to affect transportation and access to some campuses. In Indian River County, the school district cited...

St Lucie County, FL · 10d

WPTV West Palm Beach

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10 Palm Beach County schools closed Wednesday

Nine Palm Beach County schools will be closed Wednesday as the School District continues to monitor flooding and weather conditions across the county.

Palm Beach County, FL · 11d

USA TODAY

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What if high school football had a 12-team national playoff? Here's our Super 25 field

The first College Football Playoff Rankings are set to be revealed on Tuesday, Nov. 3. While college football fans are eager for the first official 12-team bracket preview of what is to come for the actual bracket in December, there is still plenty of games left to be played. More: When do the first CFP rankings come out? College football awaits first top 25 reveal Meanwhile, we are entering the homestretch for high school football. Many states have already entered the postseason , while weeks and weeks of the regular season have given us a clearer picture of which teams are the best in the nation. Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) continues to be the No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 rankings this week, with St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL) nipping at its heels at No. 2. While we don't actually have a national playoff for high school football, here's a look at what a bracket for a potential high school playoff would look like, based on the latest Super 25 rankings. USA TODAY Sports Super 25 rankings playoff bracket First things first, the top five seeds would go to the top teams in

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 11d

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Boca Raton Entrepreneur Bret Talley Announces Scholarship for Future Tech Pioneers, Inviting U.S. Students to Explore Tomorrow’s Technology Solutions

BOCA RATON, Florida – November 3, 2026 – The Bret Talley Scholarship for Future Tech Pioneers announces its upcoming application opportunity for students interested in technology, innovation, and problem-solving. The scholarship supports emerging technology talent by inviting eligible students to explore how future technological developments could address significant challenges facing society.

Boca Raton, FL · 11d

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Coral Springs Charter’s Nolan Mianowski Commits to Motlow State Community College

Coral Springs Charter baseball player Nolan Mianowski is taking his talents to the next level after officially announcing his commitment to Motlow State Community College in Tennessee. “It feels like a relief, a weight off my shoulders, and a very exciting next step and chapter in my life that I’m...

Coral Springs, FL · 10d

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Indian River State College Foundation Launches Fundraising Campaign For Swimming & Diving Programs

The Foundation has established a $15 million fundraising goal to create an endowment intended to provide long-term financial support for the program. Stock photo via IRSC. The Indian River State College Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to help save the school’s swimming & diving programs. The school announced...

Fort Pierce, FL · 11d

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Washington Elementary closed Friday due to flooding

Washington Elementary School in Palm Beach County will remain closed Friday as severe flooding and dangerous conditions continue to affect parts of the community, according to the school district.

Palm Beach County, FL · 10d

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St. Lucie County schools announce early dismissal, cancel aftercare

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie Public Schools will dismiss students one hour early Monday and cancel all after-school activities as heavy rainfall and flooding continue to impact the county. The district announced that all students will be dismissed one hour earlier than their regularly scheduled dismissal...

St Lucie County, FL · 13d

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Martin & Okeechobee Co. schools to open Wednesday following closure for flooding

Okeechobee County and Martin County Public Schools will reopen on Wednesday, Nov. 4, after closing Tuesday due to flooding and severe weather in the region.

Martin County, FL · 12d

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Flooded roads keep Indian River, St. Lucie schools closed Thursday

TREASURE COAST, Fla. (CBS12) — Schools in Indian River and St. Lucie counties will remain closed Thursday as lingering floodwaters and impassable roads continue to disrupt travel across the Treasure Coast. Both districts announced Wednesday that schools will remain closed on November 5, citing unsafe road conditions following widespread...

Indian River County, FL · 11d

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Hallandale Beach School Speed Cameras Start $100 Fines After 6,000 Warnings

Five speed cameras posted near three Hallandale Beach schools stopped giving out warnings and started issuing $100 fines this fall, after police logged roughly 6,000 speeding alerts in the program's first month alone, as reported by CBS Miami. The shift from warning to citation has split opinion among drivers and parents in the neighborhoods surrounding the cameras, even as police say it is still too early to know whether the devices are actually making streets safer.

Hallandale Beach, FL · 12d

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South Florida voters renew school funding referendums for teacher salaries, school safety

The voter-approved property taxes that have sustained teacher pay, school safety and mental health resources for eight years were renewed a third time in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties on Election Day. First passed in 2018, the region’s voters have obliged in approving it every four years. It had...

Palm Beach County, FL · 11d