Policy
Broward School Board reverses previous firing, decides to keep Superintendent Vickie Cartwright
Board members said they would review her on Jan. 24. If they see no improvement, they'll launch a national search for a replacement.
Policy
Will Broward schools superintendent's support of masking kids prove her undoing?
A previously constituted school board voted to fire Vickie Cartwright. With new members, they could well decide to change course and keep her. But then there's the issue of the COVID mask mandate she supported.
Policy
Evictions, high rent: Renters in South Florida continue to struggle
Rental costs in Florida generally are considered among the nation’s most overvalued.
Politics
After defeating suspended member, Allen Zeman has big plans for Broward School Board
Broward schools 'are B rated. We have to be A rated,' he says.
Policy
Ahoy! Big changes coming to Port Everglades, including Disney cruises next year
It's just one of the major developments taking place at the port, which was recently awarded a more than $19 million grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Policy
Cross-state neighbors helping neighbors in Florida after the storm
Smaller organizations are pitching in to help victims of Hurricane Ian. People need to know 'they are not alone,' one advocate said.
Politics
Will 2nd time be the charm for suspended Broward School Board member?
Donna Korn, running for reelection, faces a runoff – and a possible second suspension from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Policy
On the edge: Florida teachers struggling with burnout in the classroom
With increased pressure from the pandemic and the culture wars, some educators are at the breaking point.
Policy
Dollars against danger: Brightline gets grant money for safety improvements, expansion
Since the service's start in 2017, its trains have killed over 50 people, though many of them were suicides.
Policy
Florida elected official still serves although she lives in Georgia
A Hollywood city commissioner bought a house out of state to care for her ill daughter and mainly resides there, carrying out her duties and attending meetings remotely.
Politics
'She delivers': How Debbie Wasserman Schultz became a fixture in South Florida politics
She's been in elected office since she was 26. One expert calls her 'the right politician for the right district ... liberal, but not too liberal.'
Policy
Are Palm Beach County residents ready to mortgage the future?
County voters will decide whether to OK a $200 million bond issue to subsidize affordable housing.
Policy
Citizens Insurance coverage limits hitting South Florida homeowners the hardest
'Florida’s property insurance market is facing a crisis not seen since the collapse of the market after Hurricane Andrew,' one expert says.
Personality
Can Jane Gilbert beat the heat and save lives in South Florida?
With daily highs in the low 90s, Miami-Dade County’s “chief heat officer” has her work cut out.
Policy
Bad reputation? Miami-Dade County's affordability problem continues to vex officials
But Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and others hope better funding for housing will make a dent.
Politics
Tale of a tower: Proposed condominium project on Hollywood Beach is last straw for some residents
Opponents are trying to bypass elected officials and beat back the plan through a direct referendum.
Policy
Too high: Rents, home prices blowing up in Miami-Dade County
As Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava declares a rent emergency, middle and working class families are hardest hit.
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