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BCPS to Only Allow Clear  Backpacks and Bags as of the 2023/24 School Year

     Beginning on Monday, August 21, 2023 – the first day of the 2023/24 school year – Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) students will only be allowed to carry clear backpacks and bags on school campuses. The proactive measure, which applies to all grades from pre-K – 12, is an additional layer of security being added to the district’s ongoing safety and security efforts. […]

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FAMU Pre-Med Students Heading for Dental, Medical Schools

     Biology student Kerra Kelly and chemistry student Zaire Johnson have both been admitted to Howard University College of Dentistry this summer, while pharmacy student Nkosi Singleton plans to remain closer to home to attend the Florida State University College of Medicine. These three are among the more than 1,200 graduates participating in Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies on May 5 and May 6. […]

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Immigration Changes Teed Up for DeSantis

     “We must further strengthen our laws against illegal immigration by enhancing employment verification, increasing penalties for human smuggling and further disincentivizing illegal migration to the state of Florida,” DeSantis said March 7 during his State of the State address. […]