“You have companies, like at Disney, that are going to say and criticize parents’ rights, they’re going to criticize the fact that we don’t want transgenderism in kindergarten in first grade classrooms,” DeSantis said. “If that’s the hill they’re going to die on, then how do they possibly explain lining their pockets with their relationship from the Communist Party of China? Because that’s what they do, and they make a fortune, and they don’t say a word about the really... Read More
$100M Ad Campaign Aims to Make Jesus the ‘Biggest Brand in Your City’
“He Gets Us,” an effort to attract skeptics and cultural Christians, launches nationally this month. But Christians still have questions about how the church markets faith. If you haven’t seen the commercials yet, you will. This month, what is thought to be the biggest-ever Christian advertising campaign will go national. Television commercials, along with online ads and billboards, will target millennials and Gen Z with a carefully crafted, exhaustively researched, and... Read More
Are you taking a Lyft or Uber in South Florida for spring break? Here are some safety tips
With spring break in full effect, thousands — many of whom are college students — are traveling to South Florida to party, drink and have a good time. Using rideshare … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Miami Beach issues demolition permit to take down historic Deauville Beach Resort
The historic Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach will be demolished after the city’s building official issued a final demolition permit Wednesday. The shuttered hotel, at 6701 Collins Ave., will … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Corcoran to step down as education commissioner in April
“Richard has been a champion for students and families, and a great leader of the Department of Education,” DeSantis said in a statement. “During his tenure, both in the House and at the department, our state has become an education juggernaut and national leader for innovation.” ... Read More
Senate gives final approval to restrictions on teaching about race in school, at work
The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would restrict how race-related issues can be taught in public schools and in workplace training sessions, giving final legislative approval to … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Ontario’s Most Influential Pastor Resigns Following Abuse Investigation
Anabaptist Bruxy Cavey preached “Jesus over religion” and drew record crowds of Canadians who were put off by traditional church. Now they’re reckoning with their former leader’s misconduct. The Meeting House in south Ontario calls itself “a church for people who aren’t into church.” Under that motto and the leadership of its shaggy-haired, proudly Anabaptist preacher Bruxy Cavey, the megachurch grew to become the biggest in the Toronto area, drawing thousands to... Read More
Revenge of the Black-Letter Christians
In our effort to honor all of Scripture, let’s not forget that Jesus is at the heart of it. This piece was adapted from Russell Moore’s newsletter. Subscribe here. I remember standing in a convention hall once, arguing with an elderly lady about the song “Jesus Loves Me.” Let me first say that I would thoroughly rebuke my 20-year-ago self for my overconfidence in the theological correctness of my “tribe.” I even felt bad at the time—this woman reminded... Read More
Human arm spotted in an alligator’s mouth in Florida wildlife preserve, sheriff says
A state biologist working in a Florida nature preserve on Wednesday spotted something out of the ordinary — what appeared to be a detached human arm in an alligator’s mouth. … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Jackson Health System allows more hospital and facility visitors as COVID-19 wanes
Another sign the COVID-19 pandemic dictates less of life: Jackson Health System is allowing more visitors per patient at its hospitals and other medical care facilities. The Miami-based network released … Click to Continue » ... Read More