State Moves Closer To Ban Minors From Social Media
On Thursday, Senators in FL voted 23-14 to ban social media use for anyone under the age of 16. If you’re under 16 and your favorite social media app disappears from your screen soon, it might not be because your phone is acting up. In fact, if you suddenly don’t see TikTok on your phone, […]
Broward Schools Reassures Public Over Measels Cases
Broward Schools Superintendent Peter Licata visited Manatee Bay Elementary School on Tuesday to reassure students, parents and staff that there is no cause for alarm over recent reports of six measels cases at the Weston school. This afternoon, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) posted a link to the following news update from Local 10 News […]
Orlando School Principal Spanks Students, Still Not Against The Law In Florida.
The principal of Central Elementary School, a church-run school in Orlando, was under investigation by the state after spanking fourth-graders at the school. It turns out, he was not breaking state law. Florida is one of 18 states where it is still allowed, though very rare. The leader of a church-run school in Orlando allegedly […]
Walk-Through Metal Detectors Coming To Some Broward High Schools Next Fall
* Publisher’s Note: Story provided to our readers using information first published 2/18/24 on Sun-Sentinel.com; This is an evolving story. Check back for updates, including comments from our own students and staff. Broward Schools intends to install walk-through metal detectors at ten high schools, which are yet to be named, next year. However, students need […]
Margate Middle Student Dies Unexpectedly – Mother Asks For Help
A 14-year-old Margate Middle School student died from an unexpected medical issue Saturday, and her mother is raising money to help pay for the teen’s funeral. Mariah Witherspoon, an honor roll student repeatedly recognized for her accomplishments at the STEM magnet school, was brought to a hospital during a medical emergency, but doctors could not […]
Former Dolphins Running Back Arrested Over Dog Food
A former Miami Dolphins running back is facing domestic abuse charges after police said he got into a dispute with a pregnant woman over their dog’s food. According to an arrest report, Damien Williams, 31, was arrested on Jan. 22 after the victim said the dispute escalated and Williams grabbed her by the neck. Coconut […]
Generation Beta
bigger – better – faster – stronger Big Expectations For Gen Beta AI visions of life in the future: These images were produced using DAL-E AI. This is what AI predicts life will look like for Generation Beta Teens (fashion, offices, and cars). Imagine a clone of yourself. Someone who walks, talks, acts and thinks […]
Remember Survivors During Day of Love & Service
Students created a heart outside Eagle Ridge Elementary School in Coral Springs on February 14, 2004. It was the sixth anniversary of the Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy where 17 students and staff members were killed by a former student, Nicholas Cruz. STAFF EDITORIAL: Remember The Survivors On A “Day of Service and Love” Broward […]
Pop-Tarts Inventor Dies At 96
William “Bill” Post, who is credited as the inventor of Pop-Tarts, died on Feb. 10 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was 96. Post, who was the son of Dutch immigrants as per his obituary, was serving as the plant manager of Keebler Co. in the early 1960s when he welcomed some executives from Kellogg’s who discussed the idea […]
