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Tiny satellite tags help solve mystery of where baby sea turtles go after disappearing into Atlantic
Researchers at FAU’s Marine Science Laboratory are using satellite transmitters about the size of a thumbnail to follow young sea turtles after they leave South Florida’s coast....
FAU researchers follow young sea turtles into the Gulf Stream
Researchers at FAU’s Marine Science Laboratory are using satellite transmitters about the size of a thumbnail to follow young sea turtles after they leave South Florida’s coast....
Jupiter High students take science out of the classroom for 30-year fish study
Jupiter High School students are helping track the health of the Indian River Lagoon through a fish study that has continued for more than 30 years.Students in...
'$0 in my wallet': Former Palm Beach County school employee still searching for work after cuts
The School District of Palm Beach County says it has reassigned hundreds of employees after eliminating 244 positions earlier this month due to another year of record enrollment losses....
Two convicted in USF student's fentanyl-laced pill death; one gets life, other 21 years
Two men have been convicted for their role in a drug-related death of an 18-year-old University of South Florida student.
'Scared to go to school': Palm Beach County sees big drop in non-US born students
The Palm Beach County School District is one of many across the state dealing with a drop in enrollment this school year.
'Is this going to be the real one?’ Martin County families react after fourth bomb threat
Martin County High School is facing its fourth bomb threat in just over a week. Deputies say a 15-year-old student made the latest threat to get out of class....
Palm Beach County students invited to enter school bus drug prevention media contest
Local students are being invited to turn creativity into a message about making healthy choices.
Let's Hear It: Property Tax Town Hall on Oct. 6 in Lake Worth focused on Amendment 3
WPTV is hosting a Property Tax Town Hall on Oct. 6 focused on Amendment 3 at Palm Beach State College's Lake Worth Campus.
Teacher Feature: Martin County math teacher spotlighted as model as co-teaching expands
Martin County teacher Kevin Kobold highlights co-teaching benefits at South Fork High School.
Boca Helping Hands, FAU tackle hunger with cereal drive during Shula Bowl in Boca Raton
Boca Helping Hands and FAU are partnering for the 5th annual Tackle Hunger cereal drive during the FAU-FIU Shula Bowl in Boca Raton.
Gas prices in Palm Beach County jump more than 20 cents a gallon in just one week
Driving to work and school got a little more expensive this week as gas prices increased. Many stations across South Florida and the Treasure Coast are at $4 or more....
Former Palm Beach Gardens teacher gets 10 years after pleading guilty in student sex case
Former Watson B. Duncan teacher Christopher Withers pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years’ probation.
School District of Palm Beach County cuts 244 positions following enrollment decline
The School District of Palm Beach County confirmed it has cut 244 positions following this year's student enrollment count, the latest sign of the financial pressure....
Martin County Sheriff believes Thursday's school bomb threat originated out of Russia
Students and staff were evacuated from Martin County High School after an emailed bomb threat prompted a law enforcement search Thursday.
Highland Elementary music teacher surprised with $500 'Thank a Teacher’ award
A Palm Beach County music teacher thought it would be another normal day in the classroom Wednesday.
Former NYPD officer who worked Ground Zero now leads Martin County school safety
A former NYPD officer who worked Ground Zero after 9/11 now leads safety and security for Martin County schools.
Teacher Feature: PBC history teacher uses "mirror or window" lessons to help AP students
CBS12 News highlights Wendy Zietz, a 30-year educator and AP history teacher at Olympic Heights High School in Boca Raton.
Palm Beach County teacher pay talks begin amid 7,000-student enrollment drop
Teacher pay negotiations are officially underway in Palm Beach County, but this year's talks come with an added challenge: another significant drop in student enrollment that could further strain district finances....
54 students on bus that was rear-ended on I-95; no injuries reported
No students were injured after a school bus carrying 54 children was rear-ended during a traffic jam on I-95 in Palm Beach County on Thursday, officials said.Th...
Palm Beach County schools report a nearly 7,000-student enrollment drop
Palm Beach County saw a nearly 7,000-student drop in traditional and charter school enrollment at the start of this school year, more than double what district...
Tracy Caruso, wife of suspended Palm Beach County clerk, resigns from 2 public positions
The wife of suspended Palm Beach County clerk Mike Caruso has resigned from her positions on the board of the Health District of Palm Beach County and as vice chair of the Palm Beach State College Board of Trustees....
Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County seeking volunteers for reading program
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is looking for volunteers to help local students strengthen their reading skills.
Jupiter nonprofit helps Palm Beach County families apply for free or reduced school meals
A Jupiter nonprofit is helping families apply for free or reduced school meals after 55 Palm Beach County schools were left out of a free meals program....
Indian River County school superintendent announces plans to step down in 2027
Superintendent Dr. David K. Moore has announced that he will conclude his tenure with the School District of Indian River County effective June 30, 2027....
Boca Raton Christian School volleyball team eyes back-to-back state championships this season
Boca Raton Christian School volleyball team eyes back-to-back state championships this season, saying unity is the key to repeating
'Beloved' Jupiter Middle School teacher Kevin Burns dies, according to principal
Jupiter Middle School principal Lisa Hastey said that Kevin Burns, a U.S. History and Civics teacher at the school for 20 years, passed away. Hastey's statement to families and staff over the weekend did not outline the cause of his death....
Families demand crosswalk for homes near Greenacres Elementary School
Parents want a crosswalk and school zone on Haverhill Road near Greenacres Elementary in Palm Beach County.
Helping preschoolers build reading skills despite growing screen time
Palm Beach County educators are helping preschoolers overcome screen-time habits, build early reading skills and get ready for kindergarten.
Palm Beach County Schools navigate teacher raises, job cuts amid enrollment decline
The new school year is underway in Palm Beach County, with teachers and students settling back into classrooms across the district.Teachers are also starting th...
Indian River County school district looks to sell around 10 properties across the county
Indian River County's school district may sell around 10 properties, including older schools and land, to fund capital improvements.
Martin County student's first day of school ends in tears following a hot and crowded bus ride
A Martin County mom says her daughter's first day of high school ended in tears after a hot, overcrowded bus ride home.
North Palm Beach parent raises school zone safety concerns as new year brings congested drop-off traffic
A North Palm Beach parent is raising safety concerns about the morning drop-off routine outside the K-8 Conservatory School as the new school year gets underway and traffic around campuses grows congested....
Students sit on floor of overcrowded Suncoast bus, same concerns as last year
A Palm Beach County father wants answers after he says his 13-year-old daughter spent half her first bus ride home from Suncoast High School on the floor....
Palm Beach County teachers earn degrees while teaching full time through district program
18 Palm Beach County teachers earned bachelor's degrees while teaching full time through a district-backed program.
B2S: Martin Co. schools launch ‘flexible education’ with online, hybrid and campus options
CBS12 News is continuing our coverage for back-to-school week!The Martin County School District is rolling out a brand-new way for families to customize how the...