‘The right thing to do:’ Unclaimed remains of 19 veterans laid to rest

The unclaimed cremains of 19 veterans, and six spouses of veterans, are interred with full military honors, at the South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, Those being honored included veterans who served in the US Army, Marine Corps., Navy and Air Force, during World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The longest that any of these being interred has been unclaimed is since 1973 Mike Stocker, South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Mike Stocker / Sun Sentinel) ... Read More

A missed opportunity to help 1 million low-income Floridians get mobile phone access | Opinion

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of visiting one of those providers, Q Link Wireless. I heard directly from their CEO Issa Asad and learned about the ways that they provide service to low-income individuals across the country, particularly helping provide connectivity in the aftermath of hurricanes and other natural disasters. However, this Florida-based company is unable to provide service to Floridians because of the bureaucratic backlog that has caused applications to be stuck in... Read More

South Floridians urged to take part in research leading to breakthroughs in fight against sickle cell disease

Sickle cell is an inherited red blood cell disorder that mainly afflicts people of African descent, but also Hispanics and those with southern European, Middle Eastern or Asian backgrounds. The disorder causes red blood cells to deform into a sickle shape, impacting blood flow to organs and tissues, and it can cause excruciating pain, strokes, anemia, and even lead to early death. ... Read More

Accused killer mistakenly set free after mix-up over court papers

The Broward Sheriff’s Office, which runs the jail, may have compounded the problem: It wasn’t required to check the clerk’s website to see whether Vail had other cases against him. Sheriff’s officials say checking the clerk’s website is not part of their routine procedures because it’s unreliable “and not an official warrant database.” The jail searches for a capias, a warrant, or a court order, not the clerk’s website. ... Read More

‘Airbnb for cars’ is here, and renting will never be the same

Getaround, which entered the Miami market about a year ago and has about 150 cars on its platform, has added a few cars in Hollywood and plans to have others available near the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport within a month, and then in downtown Fort Lauderdale by the end of August, according to Nick Chong, general manager for Getaround in the South Florida market. ... Read More

Buyer beware: CBD products could be this century’s snake oil

Florida hemp rule-making workshops Workshops will take place to provide the public an opportunity to interact with stakeholders in the hemp industry, including growers, processors, lab owners, manufacturers, and retailers, as well as the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) officials. Commissioner Nikki Fried, Cannabis Director Holly Bell, and Directors of the Department’s Plant Industry, Food Safety, and Agricultural and Environmental Services Divisions will be... Read More

Reviving Evangelism: An Invitation to Join the Evangelism Leaders Fellowship

A think-tank community for Christian leaders focusing on the practice of mission, evangelism, and outreach. Recently, I competed in and completed my first Ironman (70.3 miles). To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect. I had been training for about ten months and believed that—at the very least—I would finish. After I finished, my wife and friends asked if I was a one-and-done triathlete. Once I caught my breath (after seven and a half hours plus of exercise), I said,... Read More