Broward County to implement The Hour of AI into schools across the district
From Dec. 1 until Winter Break, K-12 schools all over Broward County will participate in The Hour of AI, a newly formed Computer Science Education program that focuses on ways to collaborate with artificial intelligence. For students at Pembroke Pines Charter High School (PPCHS), this means no more sleeping or...
HCA Woodmont Hospital Debuts Cardiac Lab Amid $65 Million Expansion
New programs and improvements have been made to HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital in Tamarac. Cory Mead, the hospital’s CEO, gave a presentation on recent developments during a Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce breakfast on December 4. The hospital recently opened a $12 million cardiac catheterization lab,...
Broward school board to review boundary changes, closures proposals. What to know
Broward County Public Schools will take a major step toward deciding the fate of several under-enrolled schools as the School Board reviews proposals that could reshape boundaries and close multiple campuses beginning in the 2026-27 school year. The workshop, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8,...
Crash involving 18-wheeler, Mercedes SUV shuts down 3 SB lanes on Turnpike in Davie
DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - A violent crash along the Florida Turnpike in Davie has led troopers to shut down three southbound lanes, causing extensive traffic backups during rush hour. Cameras captured a FedEx truck with significant damage to the cab, as well as a white Mercedes-Benz SUV with its rear...
Tamarac Sends 9,000 Pounds of Donated Supplies to Jamaica for Hurricane Relief
The Tamarac City Commission has partnered with Food for the Poor and Dare to Care to ship thousands of pounds of donated supplies to Jamaica to support relief efforts following Hurricane Melissa. In response to the storm’s destruction, the city coordinated a community-wide collection drive, gathering nonperishable...
14 Massive Thrift Stores In Florida With Outrageous Deals That Put Black Friday To...
Searching for huge thrift stores in Florida with deals better than Black Friday?. These 14 enormous secondhand shops offer unbelievable bargains and amazing treasures!. 1. The Thrift Store (Jacksonville) Jacksonville’s aptly named “The Thrift Store” doesn’t waste time with fancy names. What it lacks in creative...
Deadly crash shuts down express lanes of I-95 North in Boca Raton
A deadly crash on I-95 North in Boca Raton is creating major traffic delays Saturday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol's (FHP) website, the crash occurred at around 2:45 p.m. in the express lane just before the Palmetto Park Road exit. The express lanes are currently closed, and traffic...
19-Year-Old Arrested as Sixth Suspect in Shooting at Unpermitted “Peace in the Hood” Event...
In the ongoing investigation of a shooting that disrupted a "Peace in the Hood" anti-violence event, a sixth individual has been apprehended, Tevens Darnell Bradley, 19 years old, was arrested with the aid of U.S. Marshals in connection to the incident that took place on July 5 at Sara Sims Park, where gunfire...
Florida Woman Claimed Top Prize in $1,000 A Week For Life Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery recently announced that Tricia Richardson Roberts, of Lauderhill, claimed a top prize from the $1,000 A Week For Life scratch-off game. The South Florida woman chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $779,200. Richardson Roberts purchased her winning ticket from Publix,...
[Opinion] BCPS overspends on technology in schools, harming student learning outcomes
According to the 2025-26 District Budget, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) allocated $68.5 million to technology from 2015-2020, delivering 83,000 computers to 209 schools while aiming to spend nearly an additional five million dollars in the following five years. This massive and costly technological push has...









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