Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence, with a remarkable 21% of its schools earning the prestigious ‘School of Excellence’ designation for the 2024-2025 school year, according to a list released by the State Board of Education last week. This achievement places M-DCPS at the forefront among large […] The post Miami-Dade Public Schools leads Florida with 21% of schools named ‘Schools of Excellence’ appeared first o...| CNW Network
The Broward County Public Works’ Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division will conduct overnight resurfacing at the intersection of North Andrews Avenue and NE/NW 8th Street this week. The gas tax-funded project is set to begin on Thursday, October 16, at 7 p.m., and is expected to be completed by 6 a.m. the following morning, weather […] The post Overnight resurfacing scheduled for Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale appeared first on CNW Network.| CNW Network
The African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), in collaboration with the Friends of AARLCC, has announced the return of its annual lecture series dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Niara Sudarkasa (1938–2019), the renowned cultural anthropologist, Africanist, and university president who hailed from Fort Lauderdale. The second annual Dr. Niara […] The post Broward County’s African American Research Library announces lecture honoring Dr. Niara Sudark...| CNW Network
Deerfield Beach has officially begun a transition period for its public safety services after a 35-year partnership with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), city officials announced. According to a city statement, the transition took effect on October 1, 2025. Under the agreement, the city will continue receiving law enforcement services from BSO for up to […] The post Deerfield Beach enters transition period after 35-year partnership with BSO appeared first on CNW Network.| CNW Network
Broward Circuit Judge Stefanie Moon appeared before the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday to receive a public reprimand for misconduct on the bench — standing silently as the justices recounted a series of ethical violations committed during her 2024 re-election campaign. The reprimand formally concludes a disciplinary case in which Moon was accused of asking […] The post Broward Judge publicly reprimanded by Florida Supreme Court for misconduct appeared first on CNW Network.| CNW Network
A 50-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly shooting a woman in Pompano Beach on Sunday, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Edward Wiggins was charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and shooting into an occupied dwelling following the incident. Authorities responded to reports of a shooting […] The post Man arrested after woman shot in Pompano Beach, deputies say appeared first on CNW Network.| CNW Network
A dispute over parking in Lauderhill on Saturday ended with one man hospitalized and another detained, according to police. Officers responded to reports of an altercation near 1500 N. State Road 7, where two men had reportedly gotten into an argument that escalated into violence. During the confrontation, one of the men was stabbed. Police […] The post Man hospitalized after parking dispute leads to stabbing in Lauderhill appeared first on CNW Network.| CNW Network
The “Queen of Latin Pop” and beloved South Florida icon, Gloria Estefan, is receiving a major hometown honor — a South Beach street will now bear her name. On Monday, the City of Miami Beach will officially rename 13th Street off Ocean Drive as Gloria Estefan Way, in recognition of the Grammy-winning singer’s cultural and […] The post Cuban-American icon Gloria Estefan gets South Beach street named in her honor appeared first on CNW Network.| CNW Network