school zone

Legislators added a provision eliminating zoning requirements for small private schools into a Democratic-led bill in the waning hours of the 2026 legislative session. Both GOP-led chambers of the Florida Legislature on Thursday passed SB 182, allowing private schools with 150 or fewer students to operate in commercially zoned buildings.

As Florida kids head back to school Monday, officials are reminding students to walk, bike, and drive safely, and for the adults that share the roads with them to be vigilant. Three Central Florida students were killed by cars last year. More were killed in accidents where they were the driver.

Miami-Dade Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez is pushing his proposal to bring speed enforcement cameras to school zones. Opponents view it as overreach of government.

We’re about a month into summer break for students in South Florida. But if you drive around schools frequently, it’s not always clear whether you’re…