Americans tend to be optimists about technology. We see it as a means of progress, comfort, wealth, and discovery. And why not? Technology has treated us well, and very few among us would pooh-pooh the engine, the hot water heater, the refrigerator, the word processor, the text message. In technology—it might be a mild blasphemy to say—we live and move and have our being. Technology shapes how we work, travel, and eat—even how we think and write and speak to one another. And technology... Read More
We Have Never Been Deplorable
By the time Hilary Clinton “put half of Trump’s supporters” into “the basket of deplorables” in 2016, I confess I was frustrated enough to largely agree with her—even though she was talking about people I cared about in communities like mine. It seemed simple to me at the time: If you don’t want to be called “deplorable,” maybe don’t behave so deplorably. Eight years later, I don’t need to rehash all the reasons I’d come to feel that way. The excesses of... Read More
Heaven Is A Homeplace
On the morning of Friday, September 27, I sent a frantic text message to my cousin Paul: “Been thinking of Granny’s house and hoping it survives this storm! Let us know!” It wasn’t long after I sent the text that the lights went out, along with the internet. And cell signal, already spotty in the mountains, seemed to drop altogether. There we were: me and my husband and our two small children, alone with the wind, the rain, and our worry. I live in the mountains of Western North... Read More
You Are the Light of the Public Square
The Christian public witness has raised a voice of emancipation in American history. Our faith has provided the civic muscle to build schools for the poor and hospitals for the sick. Christians have visited the lonely and comforted the dying. The church has confronted sex trade pimps and run off neighborhood dope peddlers. It’s no exaggeration to say that no other institution in America has a comparable record of service. At our best, Christians have illuminated the way toward justice and... Read More
Judge steps aside from ‘stand-your-ground’ case of man accused of waving a gun at a wedding party
A Broward judge has decided to step aside from the case of a Southwest Ranches wedding venue owner accused of waving a gun at his guests to break up a party that was going too long. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: October 8, 2024 at 5:50 a.m. ... Read More
Dave Hyde: Panthers get their rings of honor — and a new season to chase a second
At a private ring ceremony Monday night, the Florida Panthers tried on their championship rings. The defending Stanley Cup champions begin their journey for a repeat Tuesday vs. Boston. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: October 7, 2024 at 7:20 p.m. ... Read More
UF’s best strategy is to extend drives instead of trying to keep pace with high-octane Tennessee
The Gators cannot afford to let off the gas. During Florida’s convincing 24-13 win against UCF, Billy Napier’s offense built a 24-3 halftime lead only to fall flat in the final 30 minutes. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: October 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ... Read More
Heat’s Herro, Jaquez, Richardson sidelined by injuries heading into preseason; plus scrimmage thoughts
MIAMI — The Miami Heat announced three injury absences ahead of Monday night’s Red, White & Pink intrasquad scrimmage, with all three players also to miss Tuesday night’s preseason opener against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Tyler Herro, who has battled a series of injuries in recent years, is sidelined by a strained right groin. The team said an MRI was not necessary, terming it a slight ailment. Herro got shots in before Monday night’s scrimmage benefiting cancer... Read More
Seeking sandbags ahead of Hurricane Milton? Here’s where to get them in South Florida
South Florida is preparing for the effects of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to storm through the central portion of the state this week. The region remains under a flood watch and could see winds of 39 mph to 57 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Miami. Cities are setting up sandbag distribution sites for residents trying to avoid water damage on their properties by blocking or redirecting water away from buildings. This list will continue to be updated regularly. The... Read More
South Florida acts as landing spot for Hurricane Milton evacuees from the Gulf Coast
As Florida ordered evacuations along the Gulf Coast, the area’s residents and visitors weighed escapes to South Florida on Monday as Hurricane Milton barreled toward the state’s western shorelines at Category 5 strength. Ahead of the storm, travel options quickly narrowed to road trips as airports serving the Orlando, Tampa and St. Pete-Clearwater areas said they would soon suspend services. In the meantime, thousands of motorists jammed roadways leading out of the Tampa Bay area,... Read More