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New bill targets start times for Florida middle schools, high schools
A proposed bill would undo changes that go into effect in 2026 that say Florida middle schools cannot start earlier than 8 a.m., and high schools cannot start earlier than 8:30 a.m.
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Delray fire truck driver in Brightline crash was lauded in reviews, had no discipline history, records show
Years of positive work evaluations for a Delray fire truck driver preceded a Dec. 28 crash with a Brightline train where a $1 million ladder truck was destroyed. The violent crash has resulted in numerous investigations, public scrutiny of the...
Broward County
Will Broward close one school or five? The proposals expected up ahead
The Broward School Board is expected to consider separate proposals Wednesday from Superintendent Howard Hepburn, who has made modest recommendations for next school year, as well as School Board member Allen Zeman, who wants to close five schools.
Palm Beach County
Woman sentenced to 24 years for selling fentanyl that killed Boynton Beach baby
Samantha Yi, 31, of Lake Worth Beach, was sentenced Wednesday to 24 years in prison for her role in selling fentanyl to a mother whose infant ingested the drug and died in Boynton Beach in 2022.
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Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states
At least eight states have enacted such bans over the past two years, and proposals are being considered in several more states this year.
Florida News
Federal probe blames Orlando drone mishap on company’s faulty programming
The formation of about 500 drones ended up misaligned by about seven degrees, and the drones' geofence — a virtual firewall meant to contain the devices to a safe zone — moved much closer to the audience than expected. In...
Transportation
Brightline train attendants reportedly vote to join Transport Workers Union, labor group says
Onboard train workers at Brightline have voted to join the Transport Workers Union and hope to start contract negotiations at some point this year, the labor union announced Tuesday.
Miami-Dade County
Changing your eye color is easier than you think. But should you?
A trend that started in New York and is gaining popularity on social media has made its way to Florida: changing your eye color. Turning brown eyes blue or hazel eyes green can be as simple as putting in color...
Health
LGBTQ+ people relive old traumas as they age on their own
In an AARP survey of 2,200 LGBTQ+ adults 45 or older this year, 48% said they felt isolated from others, 45% reported lacking companionship, and almost 80% were concerned about having adequate social support.