The United States moved to further punish the Cuban government for its support of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by imposing new sanctions Tuesday, including prohibiting cruises to the island. According … Click to Continue » ... Read More
The Age of Pelagius
An ancient heresy continues to affect our culture in surprising ways. We stand at one of the great turning points in our national history, when the failure of our public philosophy and the crisis of our public life can no longer be ignored. And what we do about these needs will define the era to come. For decades now our politics and culture have been dominated by a particular philosophy of freedom. It is a philosophy of liberation from family and tradition, of escape from God and community,... Read More
Praying for a President Who is Not that Radical: Platt, Prayer, and Polarization
The outrage against David Platt’s prayer for President Trump reveals more about us than David. This past weekend, President Trump dropped by McLean Bible Church and was prayed for by Pastor David Platt. You can see the video here. In years past, this would probably have been seen by many as an admirable practice—a president stopping by for prayer. However, as Emma Green explained in the Atlantic, “Donald Trump’s controversial stop at a Virginia mega-church after a... Read More
A drunk Keys tourist fired at 3 neighbors, police say. One bullet sailed through a cap
A 60-year-old tourist was jailed Monday night on attempted murder charges after police said he drunkenly fired five times at three men on Big Pine Key. No injuries were reported, … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Billy Graham Archives Begin Move from Wheaton to Charlotte
While Franklin Graham aims to consolidate the late evangelist’s legacy, some scholars raise concerns about research opportunities. This week, at Wheaton College in Illinois, specially trained movers will begin organizing, preparing, and packing 3,235 boxes of paper items, 1,000 scrapbooks of news clippings dating back to the 1940s and more than 1,000 linear feet of videos, cassettes, reels, films, and audio. All of it documents the life and ministry of evangelist Billy Graham, the... Read More
Best happy hours in Miami, Lauderdale, Boca, Delray, West Palm Beach and other South Florida cities
If you ask us, happy hour is the best time of the day. What could be better than sipping cocktails and nibbling on light bites? Usually there’s some sort of discount involved, so that can clinch the deal. And since South Florida is a travel destination, you can bet that the bars and restaurants… ... Read More
Looking for work? 1,200 jobs just opened up in a giant guitar
Would you like to work in a giant guitar hotel and casino? Well, here is your chance. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Hollywood says it’s hiring 1,200 … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Medicaid expansion amendment reaches review by Florida Supreme Court
The political committee Florida Decides Healthcare, Inc., had submitted 81,690 valid petition signatures to the state Division of Elections as of Monday morning, topping a 76,632-signature threshold that triggers a Supreme Court review, according to information on the state elections website. ... Read More
A Miami Democrat who wants to talk healthcare grapples with impeaching Donald Trump
If politics in 2019 were anything close to normal, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s first six months in office would be considered a rousing success for a freshman member of Congress. The Miami … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Remains found in Lantana were young woman who moved to Florida for rehab
“Sadly, the remains discovered were of Jenna Jacobsen,” according to a tweet posted by the sheriff’s office. “The medical examiner has advised that Jenna died of undetermined means, however, detectives are investigating her death as a homicide.” ... Read More