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A woman reunited with the father-son doctors at HCA Florida Westside Hospital in Plantation, who operated and saved her after she was diagnosed with a golf ball-sized brain tumor. (See Video)
Six Officers Fired over Handling of Homicide
The Broward County Sheriff's Office has fired six deputies and disciplined 11 others over their handling of the case of Mary Gingles, who repeatedly told officers she feared her husband would kill her before she was murdered in a triple homicide.
“We had a chance to save that woman’s life, and we failed. Anyone with a badge and a gun who thinks that is acceptable can resign today,” Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony said.
Estranged husband Nathan Gingles had repeatedly violated restraining orders in the days leading up to Feb. 16, …
Teachers Warned about Social Media Comments
Florida's Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas warned teachers not to make "despicable" comments on social media following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk this week.
"I will be conducting an investigation of every educator who engages in this vile, sanctionable behavior," Kamoutsas said.
A teacher at Ridgeview Elementary School in Clay County was suspended after posting on Facebook: "This may not be the obituary we were all hoping to wake up to, but this is a close second for me."
According to Kamoutsas, certified educators in Florida are subject to ethical guidelines, violations of …
Broward County: School district officials held a town hall meeting on Wednesday, the first of eight in the coming weeks, to discuss the second phase of Redefining Our Schools, which evaluates enrollment numbers, academic programs, and school resources. (See Video)
Florida Top State for Education Freedom
Florida is number one in education freedom for the fourth consecutive year, according to an annual study by the Heritage Foundation. Florida's universal school choice program and parental rights in education laws were cited as the reasons.
The Education Freedom Report Card began in 2022, and Florida has earned the top ranking every year since. The report ranks states using five categories: school choice, transparency, regulatory freedom, civic education, and spending.
The Sunshine State ranks No. 1 for civic education, academic transparency, and teacher freedom—due to alternative pathways to enter the teaching profession. See …
On Friday, a legislative budget panel will consider directing $1 million to projects as part of the state's America250FL campaign to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence. (More)
NATIONS BEST SPOT TO RETIRE
A new report names Orlando the top-ranked city in the U.S. for retirees. Miami (No. 4), Tampa (No. 5), and Fort Lauderdale (No. 7) were also in the top 10.
Seven other Sunshine State cities made the list, with St. Petersburg (No. 12) and Cape Coral (No. 20) in the top 20.
Broward considers 34 schools for closure, repurposing or consolidation as low enrollment continues
The approved changes for Phase 2 could go into effect in the 2026-27 school year. Starting in September, the district will plan meetings with affected communities to get their input before any final decisions are made.
The list of schools that are part of the second phase of 'Redefining Our Schools:'
— Attucks Middle, Hollywood
— Bair Middle, Sunrise
— Bennett Elementary, Fort Lauderdale
— Chapel Trail Elementary, Pembroke Pines
— Coral Springs Middle, Coral Springs
— Dolphin Bay Elementary, Miramar
— Fairway Elementary, Miramar
— Forest …
Postal shipments to the U.S. from overseas are down 80% since the government ended the tariff exemption for packages valued at $800 or less. Over 80 international providers have suspended shipping while a system for paying tariffs on small packages is put in place. (More)
Opening Week Football Recap
Rivalry games and dramatic finishes headlined the first Sunday of the 2025 NFL regular season. Aaron Rodgers led a game-winning drive against the New York Jets in his Pittsburgh debut, while Tampa Bay rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka caught two touchdowns, including the last-minute winner against Atlanta. Indianapolis scored on every offensive drive en route to a 33-8 win over Miami. Sunday Night Football featured elite quarterbacks for Baltimore and Buffalo.
