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At the School Board Meeting of May 14, 2025, the School Board unanimously approved agenda item H7, Expansion of Early Childhood Programs through Provider Partnerships, directing the Superintendent of Schools to: 1. review previous School Board and District proposals and plans for expanding access to early childhood education, and adjust/update these proposals and plans, as […]

WLRN Public Media | By The Conversation This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Chelsea Stieber is an Associate Professor of French Studies at Tulane University. Early coverage of Pope Leo XIV has explored the first American pontiff’s Chicago upbringing, as well as the many

Americas WLRN Public Media | By Sergio R. Bustos A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including several from South Florida, are sounding the alarm about Haiti’s growing and paralyzing security crisis. In a letter this month to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the lawmakers say gangs, including the Viv Ansanm coalition, control over 85% of the capital

Democrats worry that Jason Pizzo or John Morgan as hopefuls could siphon votes away By Anthony Man | [email protected] | South Florida Sun Sentinel Two wealthy political figures think they’ve identified the formula to end a three-decade streak of Republican victories in elections for governor, and give Florida something different. The ex-Democrats — Jason Pizzo, a South Florida state

By Miami Herald Archives The gas yo-yo is back. After plunging by double digits last week, prices in South Florida are up by double digits this week, leading up to Memorial Day weekend. In the Miami area, the average gas price has increase more than 13 cents a gallon from a week ago. South Florida prices

New 800-Room Flagship Property to Redefine the Meetings Experience in the Heart of the Miami Beach Convention District A bold new chapter in meetings and conventions begins today, as civic leaders, developers, and hospitality executives officially broke ground on the Grand Hyatt Miami Beach —a transformative 800-room hotel that will be directly connected to the Miami Beach Convention

By Cindy Krischer Goodman | [email protected] | South Florida Sun Sentinel Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that will stop local governments from adding fluoride to water, prompting Florida dentists to brace for what’s next. “It may take a few years, but we expect to see more tooth decay,” said Jeff Ottley, president of the Florida Dental

Education By Garrett Shanley Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees on Friday selected telecom executive Marva Johnson as the school’s next president, backing a candidate with ties to Gov. Ron DeSantis despite weeks of fierce community opposition and deepening fears of political interference at the state’s only public historically Black university. Johnson, a vice president at

Haiti By Jacqueline Charles and Raisa Habersham Two days before one of Haiti’s biggest national holidays, the streets in the heart of Miami’s Haitian community are unusually quiet. Few cars move up and down Northeast Second Avenue flying giant-size blue and red flags as has been customary and few patronize the sidewalk vendors selling Flag Day T-shirts, caps

WLRN Public Media | By Carolyn Dipaolo | Stet News Across Palm Beach County this weekend, artists will greet visitors who want to learn about their work. More than 100 artists are participating in the Cultural Council’s third annual Open Studios. The creators use traditional techniques including oil painting and contemporary expressions such as spray paint, digital work and,