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About 37,000 students return to Catholic schools as Archdiocese of Miami sees enrollment growth

About 37,000 students are heading back to class at Catholic schools across South Florida as the Archdiocese of Miami begins the 2026-2027 school year with growing enrollment and new investments in its campuses.

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Broward superintendent visits Davie school bus terminal, greets students at several schools

Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn planned on stopping by six schools on Monday, the first day of the 2026-2027 academic school year. 

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Broward students head back to class as school consolidations bring changes to some campuses

Broward County students returned to the classroom Monday, kicking off a new school year that includes new teachers, reunited friendships and, for some families, a new school altogether.

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Broward organization helping students prepare for new school year

On the last weekend before the new school year starts, organizations across South Florida are making sure kids have what they need to be successful.

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Palmetto Bay business holds back-to-school giveaway, offering everything from supplies to haircuts

For many families, getting their children ready to head back to school can get expensive fast.

Back-to-school prep: Students with space and aviation dreams meet Broward superintendent

A group of students met with Superintendent Howard Hepburn on Friday in a classroom full of space and aviation technology at Miramar High School.

Miami-Dade superintendent delivers last ‘opening of schools’ address

Miami-Dade Superintendent Jose Dotres delivered his “opening of schools” address on Friday at Miami Senior High School in Little Havana.

Miami-Dade teen makes history as world’s youngest male professor

An 18-year-old Miami Dade College professor is making history as the youngest male professor recorded by Guinness World Records.

Broward teachers prepare as school consolidations send students to new campuses: ‘It’s fresh energy’

Under Broward’s “Redefining Our Schools” plan, Silver Palms Elementary School will now welcome about 50 new students from Panther Run Elementary, one of six schools closed this year as the district consolidates campuses because of declining enrollment.

Broward school bus drivers prepare for students’ return with new safety technology

Broward County school bus drivers are already preparing for the start of the school year, taking practice routes and reviewing stops before thousands of students return to classrooms.

Here is a list of back-to-school deals on laptops under $250

The 2026–27 academic year begins on Aug. 10 for students at Broward County Public Schools, on Aug. 11 for students at the Archdiocese of Miami Catholic Schools, and on Aug. 13 for students at Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Back-to-school prep: Free or reduced-price lunches require application at some schools in Miami-Dade and Broward

There will be new lunch menu additions at public schools in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

Miami-Dade back-to-school prep includes new teacher induction for 200 in Hialeah

The 2026–27 academic year begins on Aug. 10 for students at Broward County Public Schools, on Aug. 11 for students at the Archdiocese of Miami Catholic Schools, and on Aug. 13 for students at Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Here is a list of 10 back-to-school shopping deals on supplies

The 2026–27 academic year begins on Aug. 10 for students at Broward County Public Schools, on Aug. 11 for students at the Archdiocese of Miami Catholic Schools, and on Aug. 13 for students at Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Local 10 chats with incoming Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent ahead of new school year

Miami-Dade County students are heading back to school on Aug. 13.

Back-to-school event held at Old Navy in Hollywood

A back-to-school event was held on Sunday morning.

Miami Gardens community backpack drive helps families prepare for back-to-school season

Families in Miami Gardens received a helping hand ahead of the new school year as Unity on the Bay hosted its annual Community Backpack Drive, providing thousands of children with free school supplies, backpacks, and a day filled with fun.

United Way volunteers pack nearly 1K backpacks for students ahead of new school year

As the back-to-school season approaches, teachers, parents and students across South Florida are preparing for the year ahead. Several community events are underway to help families get the supplies they need before classes begin.

Immigrant truck drivers train at Miami Dade College amid English proficiency crackdown

For nearly a year, federal and state agencies have been on the hunt. Tracking, checking, and targeting commercial vehicle safety violations, criminal activity, and threats to Florida’s transportation network.

Miami-Dade County student receives FPL’s first Drones in School Scholarship

A local Miami-Dade County student was surprised with balloons, university swag, and life-changing news Wednesday night.

Miami-Dade Principal of the Year receives new car

Lamar Johnson, the 2026 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Principal of the Year, received a brand-new 2026 Toyota Camry SE and a complimentary three-year lease Wednesday during a red-carpet celebration at Headquarter Toyota’s Hialeah showroom.

Miami-Dade School Board selects Rafael Villalobos as district’s next superintendent

The search for the next leader of the third largest school district in the country has reached the finish line.

Safety, teacher advocacy priorities for Broward School Board District 4 candidates

Two candidates are vying for the Broward County School Board District 4 seat.

To lure students back to district, Broward elementary school to offer at least 3 ‘specials’

All elementary schools in the Broward school district will now have at least three specialties like music, art and physical education, officials announced on Tuesday. It is all part of an attempt to draw students back after enrollment took a major dip.

Pair of candidates running for Broward County School Board District 1 seat

The Broward County School District is facing serious budget challenges and declining enrollment.

Shop With A Cop: 150 teens pair with local officers for back-to-school shopping event

Hundreds of back-to-school shoppers filled Coral Ridge Mall on Saturday morning, but this event was about more than just new clothes and school supplies.

How a Miami-Dade alum’s nonprofit expanded music programs for neurological care

A classroom assignment in a Miami-Dade County Public Schools elementary school has grown into a nonprofit organization that has delivered more than 16,000 interactive music sessions for people living with neurological and developmental conditions across three states.

‘Take your time, save a life’: Broward County school buses getting cameras to catch illegal passers

Starting this new school year, every Broward County school bus will be equipped with cameras designed to catch drivers who ignore the law and illegally pass stopped school buses.

American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora hosts forum on island’s ‘transition to Democracy’

Attorney Marcell Felipe welcomed a group of experts on Wednesday to the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora in Miami.

Teacher Accelerator Program aims to ease educator shortages as local districts continue hiring

As South Florida school districts continue hiring ahead of the new school year, education leaders say programs designed to bring career changers into classrooms are helping address a teacher shortage that has persisted for years.

Former Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns from LA job amid FBI probe

Former Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned from his job as the superintendent for the public school district in Los Angeles following an FBI raid at his home earlier this year, the Los Angeles Unified Board of Education confirmed.

University of Florida trustees select Stuart Bell as next president

The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Dr. Stuart R. Bell as the university’s next president, according to an article posted Wednesday by UF.

District leaders consider closing 4 Miami-Dade schools

On Wednesday, Miami-Dade School Board members discussed the possibility of a major change that could affect thousands of students: closing some schools.

School bus stop arm cameras coming to Broward after unanimous vote

AI-powered cameras designed to catch and cite drivers illegally passing stopped school busses are set to launch this coming school year.

South Florida students seek help for once-in-a-lifetime trip to Zimbabwe: ‘I need this opportunity’

Ten students at Miami Central Senior High School are hoping to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Zimbabwe, allowing them to explore and learn more about new cultures.

Student arrested at South Broward High School after allegedly running through metal detectors

A student at South Broward High School in Hollywood was taken into custody Monday morning for causing a disruption at a school function, authorities said.

Animal Advocate: Great hammerhead sharks show temperature resilience, researchers say

Florida International University researchers are hopeful about great hammerhead sharks outsmarting ocean temperature swings.

South Florida teacher honored for lessons in love — inside and outside the classroom

Most people can remember at least one teacher who made a lasting impact — the educator who encouraged them at just the right moment or pushed them to achieve more than they thought possible.

Carlos Vives joins Goya Foods at Catholic Pinecrest school for their 90th anniversary celebration

Goya Foods marked its 90th anniversary Thursday with a visit to a Catholic school in Pinecrest featuring Colombian music star Carlos Vives.

‘Surreal’ surprise: Miami high schoolers blindsided by full rides to college

Two students at Booker T. Washington High School in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood were surprised on Tuesday with full four-year college scholarships.

Florida reading recovery lags as arts programs expand in Miami-Dade schools

A new nationwide education report shows Florida ranks last in reading recovery among states studied, as state lawmakers continue debating how much funding public schools will receive next year.

Miami-Dade relaunches school bus camera enforcement program with increased oversight

Drivers in Miami-Dade County are once again being warned to stop for school buses as the county relaunches its school bus camera enforcement program after it was suspended last year amid complaints from the public.

Virtual reality and AI are transforming the classroom experience in South Florida

School is getting a high-tech makeover in South Florida, where students are stepping into virtual classrooms powered by artificial intelligence and virtual reality technology.

Gov. DeSantis signs school safety bill at Miami Dade College

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Education Commissioner Stasi Kamoutsas are set to hold a news conference in Miami on Friday morning.

Broward school board votes for ‘massive amount of layoffs’

More changes are coming to Broward County Public Schools.

BSO: All clear given after Cooper City High School bomb threat

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bomb threat that was made Tuesday afternoon against Cooper City High School.

Broward County School Board members to vote on job cuts

While Broward County Public Schools faces a budget crisis due to student enrollment, School Board members were considering cost-cutting measures.

Canvas back online after cyber attack that affected Broward County Public Schools, FIU

Broward County Public Schools and Florida International University are among the thousands of school systems and universities that use Canvas in their classrooms across the country.

Hundreds of Broward students head to Tallahassee for ‘Rally to the Tally’ civic experience

Before sunrise, the quiet outside West Broward High School was replaced by the sound of rolling suitcases and idling buses as hundreds of Broward County students began their journey to Florida’s capital for a hands-on lesson in government.

Stop arm cameras are back on Miami-Dade school buses ― and ticketing drivers soon

Miami-Dade’s sheriff and school superintendent put out a warning for drivers on Friday: School bus stop arm cameras are back.

WPLG-Local 10 News wins Broward County Public Schools Partner of the Year Award

Broward County Public Schools celebrated the annual Community Involvement Awards on Tuesday at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center.

‘An absolute privilege’: UM athletic director Dan Radakovich to retire after transformative tenure

The University of Miami on Tuesday announced that Vice President and Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich will retire on June 1, closing out a tenure marked by program success across multiple sports and strong academic performance by student-athletes.

‘It’s never too late’: Miami-Dade mother of three graduates medical school at 52

From when she was a little girl, Rima Avellan always wanted to be a doctor. Now, at 52 years old, the Miami mother of three is about to graduate from medical school and begin her path to becoming a physician.

Nominate an outstanding teacher to be featured on ‘Good News South Florida’

Local 10 has a long tradition of recognizing outstanding teachers, and this year, our Good News South Florida series is looking to honor one.

School Board postpones vote on Broward County Public Schools job cuts

Melanie Berkin, a Broward County Public Schools veteran and activist, wore her black T-shirt with a “SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER” sign in bright font.

School Board meets to discuss proposal for Broward schools job cuts

During an emotional public meeting on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, School Board of Broward County members discussed the possibility of hundreds of job cuts.

Aventura teen grateful to school resource officer who saved his life

The school resource officer at Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is being billed as a hero.

This Week In South Florida: BTU President Anna Fusco

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Anna Fusco, the Broward Teachers Union president.

Hialeah Christian school teacher accused of ‘forcefully slamming’ special needs student

A 29-year-old teacher who works at a Hialeah Christian school has been arrested after police said she abused a special needs student during multiple incidents captured on classroom surveillance video last month.

Broward County Public Schools notifies more than 350 staff members of job uncertainty

Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn said Wednesday was a difficult day.

Police: WhatsApp posts get Florida International University student arrested

A 23-year-old Florida International University student’s recent messages on a WhatsApp group resulted in a criminal case, according to police.

Police: Student arrested after bringing BB gun to Lauderhill school

A middle school student has been arrested after he brought a BB gun to school Monday, Lauderhill police confirmed Tuesday to Local 10 News.

Police: Miami-Dade teacher gets tattoo of 2 hearts for teenage girl he targeted in school

While teaching a teenage girl how to play the piano at Miami Southridge Senior High School, Rudolph Infante allegedly lifted his shirt to show her his tattoo of two hearts.

Miami-Dade schools’ teacher faces prosecution by state attorney’s sexual crimes and child abuse unit

Rudolph Infante was working as an art teacher in Miami-Dade County when he allegedly battered a student several times.

NOAA’s 2026 Hurricane Awareness tour to kick off Tuesday in Florida Keys

Bomb threat reported at southwest Miami-Dade school determined to be swatting call, deputies say

Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said they responded to a reported bomb threatWestwood Christian School in southwest Miami-Dade on Friday afternoon.

Artemis II crew gets ready to complete Orion’s last flight day and splashdown in Pacific

After NASA’s Orion spacecraft’s ninth flight day ended with thrusters igniting during the journey back to Earth, four astronauts were on the 10th and last day of the Artemis II mission.

NASA Orion spacecraft on Artemis II moon fly-by mission starts journey back to Earth

The USS John P. Murtha, an amphibious transport dock ship, left port on Tuesday for the NASA Artemis II mission’s splashdown target zone.

Flanagan Color Guard preparing to compete in world championship

Flanagan High School’s color guard is preparing to head to Ohio for a big competition after doing their final run through Monday.

NASA Artemis II flight day 3: Astronauts travel away from Earth, prepare for moon flyover

The four Artemis II astronauts were traveling away from Earth and toward the moon on Friday night in NASA’s Orion spacecraft.

Artemis II flight day 2: Crew remains in Earth’s orbit ahead of outbound journey

After a successful rocket launch at Cape Canaveral, NASA’s first crewed mission of the Artemis program continued making strides on Thursday, while in the elliptical orbit around Earth.

As Broward School Board mulls tax hike vote, union head says teachers should get any windfall

A proposed referendum on the November ballot to increase taxes went up for discussion Tuesday at the Broward County School Board. The head of the teachers union is pushing for the money to be used to raise teachers’ pay.

Broward looks to transform empty schools into training centers, housing, revenue

Broward County school leaders are exploring new ways to repurpose underused school campuses and district properties, aiming to save money and generate revenue after voting to close under-enrolled schools.

Youth with special needs gets ‘chance to enjoy what sometimes we take for granted’

A group of children with special needs defied limitations to have fun on a sunny Tuesday in Miami Beach with the help of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Ventilation Assisted Children’s Center Camp.

Pompano Beach principal uses social media to go above and beyond for her students

A South Florida school principal plays a huge role in her school, overseeing both administrative and educational functions.

Beeping eggs help blind and visually impaired kids experience Easter hunt in Miami

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies with the bomb squad installed beeping devices in as many colorful Easter eggs as they could.

Downtown Doral Charter Upper School celebrates champions’ parade

A charter school held a championship parade on Monday morning in Doral.

Florida lawmakers pass required cursive, presidential portraits in schools, plus election bill

In Tallahassee, lawmakers passed several bills on Thursday.

Police: Woman throws Gatorade in assistant principal’s face at Miami-Dade school

A woman was arrested Tuesday by Miami-Dade Schools Police after she threw Gatorade in the face of an assistant principal, authorities said.

Broward County Public Schools superintendent moves from closures to job cuts

Broward County Public Schools employees braced for job cuts amid fiscal pressure from student enrollment declines.

Broward School Board votes to cut thousands of jobs: ‘We are a bit overstaffed’

It’s no secret this is a challenging time for Broward County Public Schools.

What to know about former Miami-Dade Public Schools superintendent Carvalho whose LA-area home was searched by FBI

Los Angeles schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who has developed a reputation for improving academics and graduation rates while leading two major U.S. districts, had his home searched Wednesday by the FBI as part of a federal investigation.

FBI searches Los Angeles school district headquarters, home of former Miami-Dade superintendent

The FBI is serving search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the home of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.

Broward schools consider up to 1,000 staff cuts amid enrollment drop

Broward County school officials are considering reducing up to 1,000 positions through attrition and targeted layoffs as they face an $80 million budget shortfall and declining student enrollment.

Miami-Dade band teacher accused of forcing himself on students, providing them with vapes

A Miami-Dade County public school band teacher was arrested last week on accusations that he had “inappropriate relationships” with multiple students that led to him forcing himself on at least two of them, authorities confirmed.

Broward memorials honor 17 killed 8 years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Grieving families remembered the 17 killed on Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during two ceremonies on Saturday in Broward County.

Parkland prepares to honor 17 killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

The Parkland community was preparing to mark the eighth anniversary of the shooting that killed 17 victims on Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School with a ceremony on Saturday at Pine Trails Park.

Tony Montalto continues Parkland 17 Memorial Foundation efforts

Tony Montalto is among the parents of Parkland school shooting victims who have channeled their grief into activism.

Students stand in LOVE-formation to honor Parkland shooting victims

Driftwood Elementary School students in Hollywood said Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show’s “The only thing more powerful than hate is love” message had a special meaning for them on Friday.

Lori Alhadeff: ‘Our schools are so much safer than they were when the tragedy happened in 2018′

At 10:17 a.m., on Friday, Broward County Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn asked Ramblewood Elementary School students in Coral Springs to “pause to honor those we remember.”