Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm Monday as it drew closer to Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage. It would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record-keeping began in 1851.
Back to School
Woman accused of bumping mother with car, threatening to shoot her outside Miami-Dade elementary school
The first day of school began with a parent being arrested Thursday morning at an elementary school in Miami-Dade County, police confirmed.
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!









