Water, Water Everywhere: How Christians View Thailand’s Water Festival

During Songkran, Christians find parallels in honoring their elders but point to the living water. This is the third article in the Engaging Buddhism series, which explores different facets of Buddhism and how Christians can engage with and minister to Buddhists. For the first time since the pandemic began, the massive water fights of Songkran have returned to Thailand’s streets. Taking place during the hottest week of the year, children and adults spray each other with colorful... Read More

Broward schools will close Thursday after downpour causes severe flooding in South Florida

Broward County Public Schools will be closed Thursday, a day after severe flooding swamped South Florida. “Due to inclement weather, all Broward County Public Schools and District offices will be … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Brightline suspends service between Miami and Fort Lauderdale after crash with truck hauling cars

HOLLYWOOD — Brightline trains from Fort Lauderdale to Miami were not operating Wednesday night after a crash between one of the company’s trains and a truck hauling cars in Hollywood. The crash happened on the tracks at Dixie Highway and Washington Street some time between 5 and 7 p.m., said Officer Christian Lata, a spokesperson for Hollywood Police. Advertisement The truck was hauling multiple empty cars when the train crashed into it on the tracks. No one was injured, Lata... Read More

South Florida has seen three days of intense rain and flooding. When will it finally end?

After a swampy day in South Florida, fret not; there are brighter days ahead. At least, the predicted deluge shouldn’t be as catastrophic as Wednesday. Flooding rains have drenched Miami-Dade, … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Political, civic and religious leaders condemn range of actions from Florida Legislature

A dozen Broward elected officials, religious leaders, and activists assailed the direction of Florida under Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Legislature, which they said Wednesday are trampling on peoples’ constitutional rights, eroding freedoms and embracing authoritarian rule. They objected to legislation and policies on a range of issues: reducing access to abortion; increasing access to guns through permitless carry; limiting drag show attendance; curbing diversity, equity and inclusion... Read More

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport halts all flights due to severe weather

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport halted flights Wednesday afternoon as windy conditions and a deluge of rainfall continue pounding South Florida. Wednesday’s relentless showers prompted the airport, one of the largest … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Rain is falling and streets are flooding in Miami. See for yourself what it looks like

Streets across South Florida were flooding Wednesday afternoon as rain continued to pound the region. The rain is expected to continue through rush hour and into the evening. Here’s what … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Might Gov. Ron DeSantis not run for president after all?

The machinery of a national presidential campaign is all in place for Gov. Ron DeSantis, with his committee raising tons of cash and a book tour taking him across the U.S.A. While his bid for the White House was once an almost foregone conclusion, some troubling signs for DeSantis over the past few months have led an increasing number of political experts to wonder if he won’t seek the White House after all. Advertisement “I never thought it made sense, and still don’t, for him... Read More

Heavy wind and rain batter South Florida, leading to tornado and flash flood warnings

Parts of South Florida were under both tornado and flash flood warnings Wednesday afternoon as heavy rain and wind continued to pound the region. Advertisement The National Weather Service Miami issued a tornado warning Wednesday afternoon for Hollywood, Dania Beach, and Hacienda Village until 4 p.m. Pembroke Pines and Miramar were under tornado warnings until 3:45 p.m. Nova Southeastern University put out an alert on the Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus to take shelter immediately. An... Read More