The journalism awards for the the Miami Herald’s “Perversion of Justice’‘ investigative series continue to accumulate. The series, written by reporter Julie K. Brown, with photos and videos by Emily … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Florida midterm voting surged among young people and Hispanics, but less among black voters
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Florida Senate approves bill to arm teachers
The Florida Senate approved a school safety bill Tuesday that would allow teachers to voluntarily carry guns on campus if local school boards agree. Senators voted 22-17 mostly along party lines. The House is set to take up the measure next. If approved, local school boards and charter school governing boards would have to authorize the arming of teachers. Educators who volunteer to participate would be required to pass a psychological evaluation and complete at least 144 hours of... Read More
Broward teachers to get $2,300 to $8,000 salary boosts
Broward teachers can expect a salary boost of $2,300 to $8,000 for at least the next four years. The extra pay, funded through a $93 million referendum approved by voters in August, has been tentatively agreed upon, the school district and the Broward Teachers Union announced in a news conference Tuesday. Union members must still vote to approve it, which Union President Anna Fusco said she expects will happen. The supplements are guaranteed through 2022. They would go away after that unless... Read More
Lost in Translation: Lessons from Language Can Help Us Share the Gospel
Every generation has to figure out how to engage and reach people in culture. Translation and immersion are key ideas that will help.. In my leadership role with World Methodist Evangelism, I frequently am in international environments, depending heavily on the skills of translators and interpreters. These are gifted people! I recall teaching on evangelism in Vladivostok, Russia a few years ago. I was trying to make an important point, which in English is not difficult to understand.... Read More
When Our Ultrasound Revealed a Birth Defect, My Doctor Offered an Abortion
We’ve never regretted saying no, but his words still haunt me. I was a little over halfway through my pregnancy when my husband and I sat gripping each other’s hands while a specialist gesticulated as he described the options for our unborn baby. We could opt for life-saving surgeries, we could give her comfort care once born but allow her to die without intervention, or we could choose to abort. “The root of disaster means a star coming apart, and no image expresses... Read More
Hit and run driver found after bicyclist struck and killed, police say
A hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a man on a bicycle in Sunrise is talking to investigators, police said. The fatal collision happened just before 4 p.m. Monday in the 11500 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard, detectives said. The bicyclist was eastbound in a bicycle lane on Oakland Park Boulevard when struck by a vehicle that was also traveling east, police said. The crash closed the eastbound lanes for several hours during the investigation. “The driver didn’t remain on... Read More
There are no Florida sanctuary cities. But there’s a heated debate and it’s on again.
As a bill that would ban so-called “sanctuary cities” in Florida is set to be heard on the House floor Tuesday afternoon, House Democrats are preparing to take their last … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Broward County Public Schools and Broward Teachers Union to Hold Joint News Conference Regarding Important Update on Contract Negotiations
Tuesday, April, 23, 2019Broward County School Board Members, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent Robert W. Runcie, Broward Teachers Union (BTU) President Anna Fusco, BTU Bargaining Team and BCPS Bargaining Team ... Read More
Stoneman Douglas wins ‘most insane prom’ from Hollister
Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High will be able to dance the night away in style when they attend a $150,000 prom complete with a live concert. This year’s prom is scheduled for May 11 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, the same location as last year. But this one promises to be more over-the-top, with a recording artist or band performing, courtesy of Hollister, a clothing line popular with teens. The musical guest hasn’t yet been named. To help make this... Read More