Education
UM Student Gov’t Pumps Up Pressure To Build Lifesaving Bridge
Eight years ago, University of Miami student Ashley Kelly was struck and killed by a vehicle as she crossed US 1. She became the eighth student since 1989 to be struck at the intersection of US 1 and Mariposa Court.
House Passes Bill That OKs In-State Tuition For Citizen Kids Of Immigrants
On Friday, the House approved a bill that would guarantee in-state tuition rates for children who are U.S. citizens but whose parents are undocumented immigrants.
FIU Showcases Upgrades To Hurricane Simulation Facility
On Friday, Florida International University’s International Hurricane Research Center showcased upgrades to its Wall of Wind, which can simulate a category five hurricane with wind-driven rain.
At His Former School, Pitbull Motivates Kids To Ace FCAT
Armando Pérez, better known as Pitbull, paid a surprise visit to his former elementary school on Friday morning.
House Takes Up Bill That Empowers Parents In Failing Schools
Parents who have students in failing schools are close to having a voice in the matter.
Scott’s State Of State Speech Says Plans Are Working
Governor Rick Scott went before a joint legislative session for the third time in office to deliver the State of the State address with what he described as one simple message, “it’s working.”
Career Fair Features First Black Pilot To Fly Solo Around World
Barrington Irving, a renowned pilot and educator spoke to hundreds of middle- and high-school students Friday at a career fair benefiting underserved Miami students.
Boy Who Ran Away After Severe Bullying Mirrors National Trend
Recent bullying statistics show about 160,000 children miss school every day out of fear of being bullied.
First Round Of FCATs Kicks Off Tuesday
Some South Florida students will need to put on their thinking caps Tuesday – or should that be their writing caps?
Hazing, Alcohol Issues Prompt Fla. University To Halt Greek Activities
Another Florida university has suspended many fraternity and sorority activities after alcohol and hazing issues came up.
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Shopping Around South Florida
Best Shopping Centers & Malls
From Sawgrass Mills to the Falls, these are your best bets for malls.
Best South Florida Thrift Stores
Malls too expensive? Check out the bargains and be thrifty.
