The agency now says an above-normal season is more likely. NOAA maintained one earlier prediction, however, calling for two to four major hurricanes, which means those of Category 3 strength or higher, or storms with wind speeds of at least 111 miles per hour. But the agency said the more pessimistic prediction means that individual hurricanes could be worse than previously expected. ... Read More
Plantation’s Mercede theater gone, but great memories will live on
“We had outgrown it,” he said, “and were more impressed with the big, fancy theaters. But when I realized it was gone it was sort of a melancholy feeling. It’s a symbol of how things have changed. That theater today couldn’t survive, a small neighborhood theater.” ... Read More
The Great Century of Missions Ended Over a Century Ago: Will Our Age Be the Great Century of Omission?
The People of God must boldly proclaim the gospel message both here and abroad. People seem to be responding to the topic of missions or missionary work in one of a few ways today. More recently, our culture has begun to see missions as a controversial reality. We saw this with John Chau and the aftermath of his journey to reach unreached people groups living in territory under the possession of India. Chau’s story (including news of his death) was broadcasted all over the world. It... Read More
Assemblies of God Elects First Woman to Top Leadership Team
A historic vote for Donna Barrett as general secretary “has been meaningful for many women who feel God’s calling on their lives.” For the first time in its 105-year history, the Assemblies of God (AG) General Council has elected a woman to its executive leadership. Ohio minister Donna Barrett was voted in as AG general secretary during its biennial gathering last Friday. Barrett had been appointed to the post last year—the third-highest position in the denomination—after... Read More
The Camino Real bridge is finally open, but more trouble lies ahead for drivers
“Your whole lifestyle was adjusted because of that bridge,” said Jerry Sloan, a 92-year-old resident who lives within half a mile of the bridge. “This is the way we get into the heart of Boca, sometimes back and forth and multiple times per day.” ... Read More
Holey Moley! FAU prof hopes to ace Stephen Curry’s mini-golf TV show
Produced by NBA star Stephen Curry, who is also a talented golfer, the program tests contestants from across the country on a super-sized course dotted with 10 over-the-top holes and outrageous obstacles. Some of the extreme elements include a giant spinning windmill, an elevated loop, big rolling logs and a chilly lake. ... Read More
Assemblies of God Elects First Woman to Top Leadership
A historic vote for Donna Barrett as general secretary “has been meaningful for many women who feel God’s calling on their lives.” For the first time in its 105-year history, the Assemblies of God (AG) General Council has elected a woman to its executive leadership. Ohio minister Donna Barrett was voted in as AG general secretary during its biennial gathering last Friday. Barrett had been appointed to the post last year—the third-highest position in the denomination—after... Read More
The Christian Case Against the Orphanage
Children need a stable family, not institutional care. In recent years, both the Guardian newspaper and the New York Times have featured lengthy exposés of orphanages in the majority world. It appears that many orphanages have been run for nefarious ends. There have been reports of children being trafficked into orphanages either in return for financial benefit to impoverished parents or merely on the promise of a better life for their children. There is also evidence that in some of... Read More
Is a toddler’s life worth $500? Then sound the alarm | Editorial
Lawmakers may not be able to address the safety issue in private cars, although automakers surely can. They could finally make it safe for kids to ride in the front seat — where they could be seen. Or they could add an alarm that alerts drivers about buckled-in backseat passengers when the engine is turned off. Given all the alarms about unbuckled seat belts, passing cars and obstacles front and rear, a lifesaving back-seat alarm is not asking too much. ... Read More
Port Everglades fraud scandal racks up two guilty pleas
Moore, of Pompano Beach, was fired by the county in August 2018, but later allowed to resign after his union objected to the procedures the county used in the firing. County auditors said Moore in a year’s time had made more than $18,000 in questionable purchases, including 11 faucets, 11 backflow-preventer repair kits and 108 feet of red brass pipe that could not be accounted for. ... Read More