Heat center Bam Adebayo gives mattresses to South Florida students

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo has made countless contributions to the South Florida community, but his latest donation came with a personal twist — and a practical impact.

Students head back to Monroe County schools; all campuses rated ‘A’

It’s a big day for students in Monroe County as they’re heading back to school.

Parents pick up kids after 1st day at growing Catholic school in Broward

Akeeba Rose was among the nervous parents who dropped off their kids for their very first day of school on Tuesday morning at St. Malachy Catholic School in Broward County.

Monroe County School District hosts open houses ahead of students’ return to class

There was an open house on Tuesday at Key Largo, an A-rated public elementary and middle school in the Monroe County School District.

Over 37,000 Archdiocese of Miami Schools students return to class on Tuesday

Jim Rigg, the superintendent of the Archdiocese of Miami Schools, will be welcoming more students this 2025-26 school year.

What’s new this year at Broward County Public Schools

Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn was at Coconut Creek High School Monday morning, welcoming students and staff members back to school.

Metal detectors will again provide extra layer of protection at some Broward County schools

With students and staff all across Broward County headed back to the classrooms Monday, keeping everyone safe is an important assignment.

Broward school buses inspected before picking up students on first day of school

Bus drivers in Broward County were heading to bus stops across the county Monday to pick up students and take them to their first day of school!

Doral drivers caught by school zone speed cameras will face $100 fine

As students return to class Thursday in Miami-Dade County, areas of Doral will have brand new speed cameras in school zones, aimed to catch speeding drivers who can put students’ lives at risk.

Back-to-school events held across South Florida

Backpacks, big smiles — and even cotton candy — took center stage Saturday at the Miami Kids Magazine back-to-school event at Sunset Place, where families gathered to celebrate the new school year despite rainy weather.

NFL veteran helps Western High School give backpacks to local students

The Western High Wildcats of Davie, with the help of a former NFL player, were out early Saturday morning, excited to help fellow students gear up for the new school year.

Back-to-school: Broward teachers learn to use new security tool ahead of 1st day of school

Broward County Public Schools students return to class on Monday, and teachers will have a new tool to help them trigger a staff alert or school lockdown when needed.  

COVID cases on the rise in South Florida as kids prepare to return to school

COVID-19 cases are on the rise across South Florida as kids are just days away from heading back to school.

Broward school supply giveaways held; Silver Shores STEAM Academy excited for new opportunities for students

The countdown to the first day of school is winding down quickly, so it’s time for Broward County students to get their supplies together and get ready to learn about some new subjects.

Expert talks about strategies to deal with kids’ back-to-school anxiety

Back-to-school anxiety is common. Dr. Bahar Hashemi, a psychiatrist who treats children and teens, said there are strategies that parents can implement to help.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Submit your photos!

As summer winds down and backpacks are packed with fresh supplies, it’s that time of year again—back to school!

Miami-Dade Parks offers afterschool programs as students head back to class

As students return to class on Aug. 14, Miami-Dade County Parks is launching a new season of afterschool programs designed to keep kids active, engaged and thriving outside of school.

Broward County public school drivers complete training ahead of first day of school

Broward County school buses are getting on the roads Thursday ahead of the first day of classes for students next week.

Miami-Dade schools use tech to deal with students’ growing vaping problem

With back-to-school approaching, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is prepared to use technology to deal with students’ growing vaping problem. 

Teachers at 4 Broward schools prepare for new era: Their elementary schools are now K-8

Broward County teachers are getting their classrooms ready as they prepare to welcome students back on Monday.

Back-to-school: Dietitian shares 6 healthy back-to-school meals for kids

Katherine Shary, a registered dietitian, said healthy meals can be both healthy and fun for kids going back to school.

Old and new security measures in place at Broward County public schools

Students in Broward County are officially less than one week away from the first day of school, and a new year means new rules to the Code of Conduct.

Madre’s Closet helps children in need in honor of mother, son killed in Deerfield Beach

An event in Deerfield Beach was held Sunday in honor of a mother and son who were murdered last year.

Community groups across South Florida step up to ease back-to-school burden for families

Hundreds of families lined up early Saturday morning to receive back-to-school supplies at The Caring Place, part of the Miami Rescue Mission.

Miami Heat official DJ co-hosts ‘Back-to-School Bash’ in Homestead

Michael "DJ M DOT" Hankerson, the Miami Heat's official DJ, hosted an event at the Overtown Youth Center to help children get what they need to go back to school.

Back-to-school tips: Pediatrician explains how to change sleep routine

With the first day of school approaching, students are preparing to go back to class, and there are ways for parents to help them adapt to the new routines.

Broward County School Board passes Student Code of Conduct, keeps near ban on cellphone use

With the first day of school in Broward County coming up quickly on Aug. 11, the Broward County School Board had a final discussion and vote Tuesday on the Student Code of Conduct, ultimately approving the Code of Conduct, including keeping the near ban on student cellphone use -- at least for now.

Free back-to-school immunizations offered in Miami-Dade County

The new school year is just around the corner and Miami-Dade County has partnered with the Florida Department of Health and Community Health Centers to offer free back to school immunizations.

Tua Tagovailoa hands out backpacks to students, then takes command at Dolphins camp

Tua Tagovailoa had his hands full Monday morning — first with backpacks, then with the football.

Florida Back-to-School sales tax holiday begins Aug. 1

Get your list ready! The Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will begin on Aug. 1.

Back-to-school giveaway brings support, smiles to Liberty City students

With the start of the school year just around the corner, community groups in Liberty City are making sure local kids are ready — emotionally and physically — for their return to class.

Obsequios de suministros de regreso a la escuela en todo el sur de la Florida

A medida que los niños de todo el sur de la Florida disfrutan de las últimas semanas del verano, varias empresas y organizaciones han planeado eventos para brindarles algunos útiles para el regreso a la escuela.

Back to School giveaways across South Florida

As kids across South Florida soak up the last few weeks of summer several businesses and organizations have planned events to give many students some much-needed back to school supplies.

It’s back-to-school day in Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County Public School students are returning to class on Thursday. The yellow buses were already leaving the parking lot at about 6:30 a.m.

Mom to Mom: South Florida organization helps students get ready for school with new supplies

One South Florida organization is making an effort to meet the needs of students getting ready to go back to school.

Smoother start on 2nd day of school for Broward public high schools

School officials and students in Broward County has a smoother second day of school Tuesday, after the first was marked with long lines at school entrances because of new security measures.

Broward public high school students start 1st day of school with metal detectors

On Monday hundreds of students attending Broward County Public Schools will be having new teachers, subjects and classmates, but they will also notice some big changes when they walk through the doors. The first one is metal detectors.

South Miami installs cameras to catch drivers speeding in school zones

Drivers in South Miami could find themselves facing a ticket if they speed in a school zone thanks to a new camera system.

Broward County Public School students to receive free breakfast, lunch

Broward County Public Schools students will receive free breakfast and lunch for the 2024-2025 school year.

School bus drivers in Broward go through practice run

South Florida school bus drivers are getting ready to roll out once again for the start of the new year.

Pembroke Pines schools will have officers in every public school; discussion on how to fund it to continue

Pembroke Pines officials agreed to allocate School Resource Officers at all of the public schools in the city until December and will continue discussions on how to cover the cost.

Brother, sister team up to collect school supplies for Chapman Partnership

Altruism can be found in people of all sizes and ages.

New school year to mean new normal for Broward high schoolers: Metal detectors

There is a new normal at Broward County public high schools.