/tags/girl-scouts girl scouts en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-12-16/scouting-america-girls-boy-scouts-south-florida In 2018, the year the Boy Scouts permitted girls to join, 10-year-old Emily Mayol joined Miami Beach Troop 65. She was the first girl to join the local Cub Scouts program, Scouting America’s entry-level youth program. Victoria Parra joined the same Miami Beach troop in 2019. Now they have reached Scouting’s highest achievement: Eagle Scout, making them the first female Scouts in Troop 65’s 50-year history. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-12-16/scouting-america-girls-boy-scouts-south-florida Paloma Pimentel /south-florida/2025-10-08/league-of-women-voters-of-palm-beach-county-host-workshop-on-crisis-facing-girls-in-florida The League will convene an Oct. 16 panel of experts to talk about a study — The State of the Florida Girl — that documented the significant disparities affecting more than 2 million girls across the state — from academics to emotional wellness. It tells the story of the pressure Florida girls feel, and the toll it takes on them. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT /south-florida/2025-10-08/league-of-women-voters-of-palm-beach-county-host-workshop-on-crisis-facing-girls-in-florida SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff /health/2025-08-20/embargo-aug-21-unboxing-potential-state-of-the-florida-girl-report-reveals-troubling-gaps A panel of experts will discuss a study — The State of the Florida Girl — that documents the significant disparities affecting more than 2 million girls across the state — from academics to emotional wellness. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health/2025-08-20/embargo-aug-21-unboxing-potential-state-of-the-florida-girl-report-reveals-troubling-gaps SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff /environment/2024-05-15/this-forest-off-old-cutler-is-a-hidden-green-gem-a-big-grant-will-help-it-shine For the first time, the federal government is stepping in to fight the invaders and help create a camp that will be more resilient to climate change with a $450,000 grant — the largest check to date to help restore and protect the ground. Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-05-15/this-forest-off-old-cutler-is-a-hidden-green-gem-a-big-grant-will-help-it-shine Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald /arts-culture/2023-03-31/south-florida-girl-scouts-proudly-wear-100-years-as-badge-of-honor This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida. To celebrate the occasion, a new exhibit at the HistoryMiami Museum showcases 100 years of what it means to be a girl scout in South Florida. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-03-31/south-florida-girl-scouts-proudly-wear-100-years-as-badge-of-honor Alyssa Ramos /news/2022-10-19/mackenzie-scott-gives-the-girl-scouts-nearly-85-million The philanthropist donation goes to Girl Scouts of the USA and 29 of its local branches. The funds will help the organization recover from the impact of the pandemic, which drove down membership. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:00:00 GMT /news/2022-10-19/mackenzie-scott-gives-the-girl-scouts-nearly-85-million The Associated Press /news/2021-08-18/next-year-the-girl-scouts-will-introduce-a-brownie-inspired-cookie Get ready to grab your wallet — the Girl Scouts are introducing a brand-new brownie-inspired cookie. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:47:52 GMT /news/2021-08-18/next-year-the-girl-scouts-will-introduce-a-brownie-inspired-cookie Josie Fischels /news/2021-06-15/the-girl-scouts-have-unsold-cookies-left-15-million-boxes The 109-year-old organization says the coronavirus — not thinner demand for Thin Mints — is the main culprit for the glut of leftover cookies. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:02:22 GMT /news/2021-06-15/the-girl-scouts-have-unsold-cookies-left-15-million-boxes The Associated Press /2018-11-07/girl-scouts-of-the-usa-files-suit-against-boy-scouts-of-america The girls' leadership development organization is accusing the Boy Scouts of trademark infringement, after it started admitting girls as well as boys. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:03:49 GMT /2018-11-07/girl-scouts-of-the-usa-files-suit-against-boy-scouts-of-america Merrit Kennedy /news/2017-11-08/ex-bookkeeper-gets-30-months-for-stealing-from-girl-scouts Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:27:22 GMT /news/2017-11-08/ex-bookkeeper-gets-30-months-for-stealing-from-girl-scouts The Associated Press