Man charged with DUI manslaughter in death of pregnant woman, FHP says

The eight-month investigation of a fatal crash on Interstate 95 has resulted in several charges — including DUI manslaughter — against a Hallandale Beach man, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Joshua Javon Williams, 22, was at the wheel of a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu about 11:30 p.m. Aug. 9 when he lost control, veered into a guardrail on the east shoulder of I-95, bounced off and crossed every northbound lane, then struck a concrete barrier wall in the express lanes, killing passenger Malika... Read More

Doctor born in Haiti is a fugitive after conviction of selling opioids in Miami area

Before her scheduled sentencing in federal court for distributing a controlled substance, North Miami Beach doctor Jeanne Germeil declared in an email to the Miami Herald, “I will not obey … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Wine is flowing at furniture stores, book clubs — even at work. But is it good for you?

On a Friday afternoon, Yvette Vezina settles into her hairstylist’s chair at Tipsy Salonbar in Plantation to get coloring, and to indulge in a cold glass of Pinot Grigio. “Drinking wine is relaxing,” Vezina said. “I really enjoy it.” In South Florida, wine is flowing at hair salons, furniture stores, book club meetings, art galleries and more. Wine has become so popular that specialty grocery stores like Lucky’s Market serves customers wine while they shop. And at Tipsy Nailbar... Read More

Robber hits Federal Highway bank; may have an accomplice, feds say

Clad in dark clothing, face covered in a bandana, wearing gloves and toting a backpack, an armed robber held up a bank in Fort Lauderdale Wednesday morning. It happened shortly before 8 a.m. at the BB&T Bank branch at 6400 N. Federal Highway. The FBI released security surveillance images of the robber in the hopes of turning up leads in the case. The robber — who may have had an accomplice — went into the bank, “displayed a weapon and demanded money from a bank employee,” the... Read More

The Good Gift of a Downcast Soul

How our emotions—even the unpleasant ones—point us back to a loving God. Emojis. I love them. Thumbs up, thumbs down, cry-laughing, heart-eyes, blowing my top: They are so handy and expressive! Most of us have over 90 facial-expression emojis on our phones, all meant to communicate how we’re feeling with one tap of a button. I love being able to express any emotion without actually having to verbalize it. Don’t you? After all, why take time to describe how I feel when... Read More

Staying on Mission in the Age of Outrage

How do Christians respond in a Christ-honoring way to a world awash in division and hostility? Welcome to the age of outrage, my friend. Who knew that technology would empower some of our worst attributes instead of our best? Twenty years ago, we didn’t Google things on our smartphones. Now, it’s instinctual. We search the web almost without thinking, accessing literal libraries of information on virtually any topic faster than we can type the keywords. I searched the web dozens... Read More

NSU’s Jabir Named to NCAA DII Rowing Committee

Story Links INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Nova Southeastern Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations, Sports Administration and Business Services Angie Jabir has been appointed to the NCAA Division II Women’s Rowing Committee. The appointment is effective September 1, 2019 and will run through August 31, 2023. In her role as a member of the Rowing Committee, Jabir will help to develop policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the NCAA Division II... Read More