School choice, county attorney, child neglect: Catch up on 3 Miramar stories
Three recent stories about Miramar and Broward County covered several topics, including school choice enrollment, a new county attorney appointment and a child abuse arrest.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Broward Schools reopens late-application window for school choice. Here are details
Broward County Public Schools has reopened its late application window for families hoping to switch schools for the 2026-27 year, including magnet, vocational and dual enrollment options. The district says placement isn’t first-come, first-served, and oversubscribed schools can trigger a lottery.
Meet Annika Ashton, appointed new Broward County Attorney. ‘Most qualified’
Broward commissioners unanimously appointed deputy county attorney Annika E. Ashton to replace retiring county attorney Andrew Meyers, with her start date set for Sept. 10. Ashton, a longtime county attorney who’s worked on major projects like the convention center expansion, said she’s ready for the learning curve and focused on helping the commission meet its goals.
Broward fire lieutenant, wife subject daughter to ‘inhumane’ conditions, cops say
Police arrested Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Lt. Joel Kohnert and his wife, Jennifer, accusing them of abusing their 12-year-old adoptive daughter and keeping her locked in a room overnight for years. Investigators say the child reported being forced to use the bathroom in her room and endure other punishments; the couple’s attorney disputed the allegations in court.
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