Florida wants parents reminded of consequences if children report false school threats
Florida education leaders want parents to be reminded annually that they can face consequences if their children report false threats of violence.
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Florida education leaders want parents to be reminded annually that they can face consequences if their children report false threats of violence.
Alan Filion pleaded guilty in Florida to four counts of making interstate threats to injure another person.
A Miami mom was taken into custody after allegedly making violent threats toward school staff in response to her son's recent treatment at Pinecrest Preparatory Middle School.
Volusia County authorities said they found a stockpile of weapons in the 11-year-old student's room.
The Broward Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a 12-year-old girl accused of making social media threats to county schools.
In the district's 32 high schools, students will pass through metal detectors from now on, as part of new security measures.
The Broward Sheriff's Office said she directed threats at several schools in the district.
The teen admitted to authorities that she made the threats and said they were intended to be a joke, the sheriff's office said.
In Florida, a threat made against a school is a second-degree felony.
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A Miami Beach Senior High School student was arrested last week following an unspecified threat the girl allegedly made on social media
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The Broward County school board on Tuesday decided to scrap its controversial clear bag policy following a mountain of criticism from parents during a town hall meeting.
Hollywood police said the threats were not credible
In the last year, Florida led the nation in school threats, according to a firm that tracks threat and swatting incidents
Ted Scouten reports on how a J. P. Taravella High School student accused of making school threats will be on house arrest after posting bond.
Catrina Petit is facing a number of charges including intimidation to write or send a threat to kill or injure
Catrina Petit will be on house arrest and cannot use her phone or computer.
A Coral Springs high school student has been arrested in connection with a school shooting threat that sparked panic Friday in several other local school districts.
A Coral Springs high school student has been arrested in connection with a school shooting threat that sparked panic Friday in several other local school districts.
Several school districts across the state have deemed online threats as non credible.
The school was checked out, nothing was found, so the all clear was given.
The sheriff's office said all students and staff are safe
Lockdown put in place after a student reported seeing another student with what looked like a gun
Police are investigating a triple shooting that injured three people Thursday night in Northwest Miami-Dade.
The deputies were standing off their department-issued motorcycles when the crash occurred.
A first-grade student at Comstock Elementary School in Allapattah was left with severe bruises after an after-school game of tug of war went awry.
The Public Service Commission is scheduled to take up FPL's request during a Dec. 3 meeting.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Police are investigating a triple shooting that injured three people Thursday night in Northwest Miami-Dade.
The deputies were standing off their department-issued motorcycles when the crash occurred.
A first-grade student at Comstock Elementary School in Allapattah was left with severe bruises after an after-school game of tug of war went awry.
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A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
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Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
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Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.