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Investigation launched into possible FAST testing scandal at South Florida elementary school
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Broward County Public Schools officials said they’re investigating after reports of a possible testing scandal at one of the district’s elementary schools. It involves a fifth-grade teacher at Eagle Ridge Elementary School, located at 11500 Westview Drive in Coral Springs, and the state’s...
School closings back on agenda for Broward school board and new chief
MIAMI – The Broward school board is meeting Wednesday to swear in newly appointed Superintendent Howard Hepburn and to discuss proposals to close some schools as the district grapples with unenrollment. The new superintendent is proposing two different ideas to the school board Wednesday. The proposal would close eight schools. But those schools are not named yet.This comes a few weeks after parents, students and others voiced their displeasure earlier in May about the possibility of schools closing in their Broward communities. At that time, officials quietly took school closings off the table -- at least for 2025.The Sun Sentinel reports that one of the proposals up for discussion Wednesday would take effect in the 2025-2026 school year. The other would take effect a year later. The current proposals also give a glimpse into how much the school district would save by closing schools. They also lay out how much input the community will have.
Date for demolition of 1200 building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School set
PARKLAND, Fla. — The site of a mass shooting that left 17 people killed at a South Florida high school is set to be demolished. Broward County Public Schools announced Thursday that the demolition of the 1200 building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland will begin either Thursday, June 13, or Friday, June 14.
More rain headed to South Florida to improve deficit
MIAMI - Thunderstorms are set to fire off starting around 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. It will continue to be warm and humid through Thursday, with additional scattered storms throughout.Friday and Saturday a north front sweeps down bringing breezy, drier air, lifting some of that humidity.
Pompano Beach Arts to Throw Listening Party to Unveil Pompano Beach Soundtrack Vol. 1
Pompano Beach Arts is throwing a listening party to unveil the Pompano Beach Soundtrack Vol. 1, a bespoke EP bursting with the city's unique flavor. Mingle with music aficionados and the creative minds behind the soundtrack. Get a sneak peek at the exclusive tracks, a tapestry woven by five local talents scouted at the popular Lyrics Lab open mic event. The event will take place at The Ali Cultural Arts Center on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 6:30-8 pm. Mayor Rex Hardin will speak at the event, which will be followed by the Lyrics Lab program. The EP will be released on all music platforms on the event day.
Fort Lauderdale's Kinney Tunnel reopening all four lanes
A downtown Fort Lauderdale tunnel that's been partially closed for months amid a construction project is finally reopening. The Henry E. Kinney Tunnel on U.S. 1 is officially reopening all four lanes on Friday, the Florida Department of Transportation said. Only two lanes have been open since the project began...
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