McConnell tripped on his outdoor patio at his Louisville home Sunday morning, and has been treated and released after getting medical attention, said David Popp, a spokesman for the Kentucky Republican. Popp’s emailed statement said the 77-year-old McConnell is working from home in Louisville and “will continue to work from home” for now. ... Read More
Here’s what we’ve learned about the Dolphins during the first two weeks of training camp
Thursday night’s preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons is important for coach Brian Flores’ team because it will provide a gauge about how much work is left to be done before the regular season begins. Here is what we learned about the 2019 Dolphins from watching the past two weeks of practices and last Saturday’s scrimmage: (Omar Kelly, Kenny Rosarion) ... Read More
Parkland parents, staying in El Paso after mass shooting, urge city to ‘raise voices’ against gun violence
Joaquin was a passionate anti-gun advocate who also cared about immigration issues, Manuel Oliver said. While the shooting was occurring at an El Paso shopping center, the couple were across the border in Ciudad Juárez, speaking to migrants from their native Venezuela who are being denied refuge in the United States, he said. ... Read More
One-on-One with Greg Laurie on Evangelism, Culture and Crusades
“The primary way that God has chosen to reach unbelievers is through the verbal articulation of the gospel.” Ed: What have you learned from 30 years of preaching the gospel? Greg: You know, I once asked Billy Graham a similar question. I said, “Billy, if an older Billy could speak to a younger Billy, what would he say?” He answered, “I would tell him to preach more on the cross and the blood of Christ, because that is where the power is.” After 30 years of... Read More
Flood advisory extended until 8:30 in northwest Broward, southeastern Palm Beach counties
The advisory warned residents on local roads to turn around and not drive through flooded areas. “Most deaths occur in vehicles,” it said. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of canals and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low-lying spots. ... Read More
All migrant children moved from Homestead detention center
“We are immensely relieved and overjoyed that our community will no longer be home to a detention center that has traumatized and harmed children,” said the Homestead resident, in a statement. “It is time for our community to heal and to invest in jobs that bring sustainability and resources.” ... Read More
Civil rights groups seek to bar controversial bill aimed at restricting ex-felon voting rights
In the motion, filed Friday in U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, as part of a lawsuit against DeSantis and supervisors of elections throughout the state, the groups argued that SB 7066 violates federal law that prohibits poll taxes and unfairly punishes people who cannot afford to pay Legal Financial Obligations, or LFOs, associated with their sentence. ... Read More
Just chillin’: CBD won’t get you high but it can ease what ails you, vendors say
For caffeine addicts, CBD coffee drew attendees’ attention, formulated both in bags of beans and in pod form (and there’s even expresso pods). Kevin Mancino of Cynergy Hemp-Infused Coffee said the pods allow for more control over dosage. For lovers of trendy flavored water, CBD has entered that space, too. ... Read More
Fort Lauderdale left its water system vulnerable — and then paid for its own neglect
City Attorney Alain Boileau, who is leading the investigation into the break, said he’s not sure when he will finish. “A good amount of information, particularly regarding the contractor, is difficult to obtain” after several businesses sued over their losses. ... Read More
Jeffrey Epstein fallout: Palm Beach County sheriff’s work-release program halted during review
About 3½ months into his sentence, Epstein was allowed to spend up to 12 hours a day, six days a week, working out of a downtown West Palm Beach office. Deputy reports show he also was able to visit his Palm Beach mansion, despite restrictions on home visits. In reports, deputies referred to Epstein as the “client” and noted he was “very happy with the service” he was being provided. ... Read More