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Florida schools must remove sexually explicit books

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Florida schools face a requirement to remove sexually explicit books before a parent files a complaint.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

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Broward board backs more school closures amid objections

Schools

The Broward County School Board continues to support closing additional campuses as community members oppose the closures.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

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Broward County Plans to End Sheriff Fire-Rescue Role

Police, fire and courts

Broward County plans to separate its fire-rescue service from the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 23, 2026

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Two people found dead inside Pembroke Pines house

Police, fire and courts

The Broward County Sheriff's Office is investigating after deputies found two people dead inside a Pembroke Pines home Monday.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 23, 2026

News · Florida

Broward votes to take fire department back from BSO

Police, fire and courts

Broward commissioners voted to take back the fire department from the sheriff’s office, a move Tony called a “betrayal.”

Broward County Florida DeskSep 23, 2026

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Self-described ‘witch’ faces Broward murder trial without a body

Police, fire and courts

A Broward murder case is going to trial even though investigators have not recovered a body, with the defendant known for describing herself as a witch.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 21, 2026

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Broward, Miami-Dade seek tax referendum renewals

Schools

The two school districts are seeking to renew tax measures tied to funding for teacher pay.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 17, 2026

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School leaders warn funding vote could mean teacher losses

Schools

South Florida school leaders say schools could lose teachers if a funding referendum fails in November.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 16, 2026

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South Florida school officials urge funding renewals

Schools

School district officials and teachers are asking voters to continue funding sources that support local schools.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 15, 2026

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Broward officials subpoenaed in statewide prosecutor probe

Police, fire and courts

Broward County officials have been subpoenaed as part of an investigation by the statewide prosecutor.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 11, 2026

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Broward commissioners subpoenaed in airport police probe

Police, fire and courts

Broward County commissioners have been subpoenaed in an investigation connected to a study of airport police.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 11, 2026

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Broward Schools’ $61 Million Question Points to John White

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A Florida Daily investigation connects a issue involving Broward County Schools to John White.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 11, 2026

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Attorney says Broward officials received subpoenas

Police, fire and courts

An attorney says Broward County officials were subpoenaed in what appears to be a statewide prosecutor investigation.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 11, 2026

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Broward budget does not include teacher raises for now

Schools

Broward County teachers are not set to receive a salary increase under the school district’s new budget at this stage.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 10, 2026

News · Florida

Broward budget includes no raise for teachers

Schools

The Broward County School Board's new budget does not include a pay increase for teachers.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 10, 2026

News · Florida

Police Respond to Domestic-Dispute Report in Fort Lauderdale

Police, fire and courts

A Fort Lauderdale police officer went to Southwest Fifth Court on Friday after police received a report of a domestic dispute.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 9, 2026

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Broward schools consider drones for shooting response

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Broward County schools may consider using drones as part of responses to school shootings.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 7, 2026

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Broward schools seek input on possible closures

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Broward County Public Schools is asking the community to weigh in as it considers whether some campuses could close.

Broward County Florida DeskSep 5, 2026