Died: Ferdie Cabiling, Philippines’ ‘Running Pastor’

One of the founding leaders of Victory megachurch, he never stopped running to share the gospel. Ferdinand “Ferdie” Cabiling, a bishop at one of the Philippines’ largest megachurches who ran across the Philippines to raise money for disadvantaged students, died April 1, the day after Easter. He was 58 years old. Dubbed “the Running Pastor,” the moniker describes not only Cabiling’s epic race but how he lived his life and served as an evangelist. For 38... Read More

Judge Cannon delays Trump’s documents trial. Will it be held before Election Day?

The odds against Donald Trump facing trial before the presidential election on charges of withholding classified documents from the government at his Palm Beach estate rose dramatically Tuesday when a … Click to Continue » ... Read More

A Memorial Healthcare stroke doctor survived a stroke. Here’s how to know if it could happen to you

Dr. Maike Blaya, a well-known headache specialist in South Florida, couldn’t shake a persistent headache that had come on fast.  The pain intensified and traveled down her neck. She considered consulting with a colleague but ultimately pushed through the pain and continued seeing patients. About a week after the headache began, she suffered a seizure, dropped to the ground in front of her bedroom closet, struggled to speak, and fell into a coma. “I had all the red flags,” she said.... Read More

Online Witch Doctors Lure South African Christians

Churches are combating syncretism among millennials and Gen Z amid a rise of social media healers who call on ancestral spirits. Millions of Black South Africans seek guidance from sangomas, traditional healers or so-called witch doctors who use their spiritual gifts to connect with ancestors, prescribe herbs to heal illnesses, and throw dry bones to predict the future. It’s a centuries-old tradition that has continued in the majority-Christian country and has adapted for the... Read More

Fort Lauderdale Air Show is coming at ya: What to know about tickets, traffic and Thunderbirds

This weekend’s Fort Lauderdale Air Show is like last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix — just faster, louder, and you can be certain an American will win this time.  Featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds back as headliners and the debut of the Ghost Squadron, the annual air show returns on Saturday and Sunday to fill the heavens with sonic rumbles and arcing contrails as hundreds of thousands of spectators scan the sky over the beach in Fort Lauderdale. A display of American firepower... Read More

ASK IRA: Did Erik Spoelstra, Pat Riley give us good cop, bad cop with their dual Heat media sessions?

Q: The tension around this team has been evident, and while I wouldn’t quite describe the season as joyless basketball, the personality team disorder has been on display for anyone with eyes. It’s going to be a very interesting offseason, so pass the popcorn.– Brian, Fort Lauderdale. A: As a colleague mentioned as he compared the media sessions of Erik Spoelstra and Pat Riley, it almost was a case of good cop, bad cop, where Spoelstra had mostly platitudes and Riley was more critical.... Read More

Southwest Florida may keep flood insurance discounts after all as FEMA reevaluates

Southwest Florida residents may get to keep their discount flood insurance rates after all, as discussions between local governments and FEMA revealed a series of “miscommunications.” In March, the federal … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Daily Horoscope for May 08, 2024

General Daily Insight for May 08, 2024 Today’s energy is basically positive, although it might seem chaotic at first. The sensual Taurus Moon conjoins erratic Uranus and indulgent Jupiter, heightening our attraction to anything that promises pleasure. We’ll probably act first and start asking questions later — after Luna shifts into brainy Gemini at 7:20 pm EDT. The Moon also trines profound Pluto, giving us an opportunity to discover that even apparently strange decisions often have... Read More