The Broward School Board voted unanimously Tuesday not to pursue an outside investigation of two board members accused of inappropriate touching, leaving it up to the state’s ethics commission to … Click to Continue » ... Read More
BCPS Hurricane Make-Up Day – Thursday, April 20, 2023
Tuesday, April 18, 2023Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) reminds students, parents, caregivers and guardians that Thursday, April 20, 2023, is a hurricane make-up day. ... Read More
King tides could slow drainage, cause additional flooding in Fort Lauderdale
King tides have returned to South Florida, adding another burden to the area’s drainage system after last week’s floods. Alone, the tides are not a cause for widespread concern, forecasters say. King tides, which happen when the full moon tides coincide with the moon’s proximity to Earth during its orbit, are typically more pronounced in the fall, not spring. So far, there have been no reports of flooding this week. Advertisement “Most areas are running below predicted, which... Read More
Died: Charles Stanley, In Touch Preacher Who Led with Stubborn Faith
First Baptist Church Atlanta pastor lived by the motto “Obey God and leave all the consequences to him.” Charles Stanley once took a punch to the face for his church. The longtime pastor and oft-praised preacher, who died on Tuesday at age 90, fought hard to lead in his Southern Baptist congregation, earning him a reputation for faithful obstinacy, a commitment to following God’s will, and a life of devout prayer. He frequently repeated his life motto, which he learned from his... Read More
Died: Charles Stanley, First Baptist Church Atlanta Pastor Who Led with Stubborn Faith
In Touch preacher lived by the motto “Obey God and leave all the consequences to him.” Charles Stanley once took a punch to the face for his church. The longtime pastor and oft-praised preacher, who died on Tuesday at age 90, fought hard to lead in his Southern Baptist congregation, earning him a reputation for faithful obstinacy, a commitment to following God’s will, and a life of devout prayer. He frequently repeated his life motto, which he learned from his grandfather:... Read More
Children’s Trust announces nearly $400 million in funds to help Miami-Dade school kids
Support is on the way to Miami-Dade’s children. The Children’s Trust 33-member board of directors announced that a $383 million funding allocation to support 143 after-school and summer camp programs … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Haiti-to-Miami flights are getting cut back and may now cost more than $3,000. Here’s why
If dealing with the constant threat of violent criminal gangs and kidnappings in Haiti wasn’t bad enough, try finding a reasonably priced fare to fly out of the country to … Click to Continue » ... Read More
A Miami-Dade middle school teacher touched, messaged and gave gifts to a student, cops say
From a special stash of snacks to sexual social media messages to inappropriate touching, a department head at a Miami-Dade middle school pursued an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old student … Click to Continue » ... Read More
25 very specific things to like about Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is entering silver-anniversary territory. The theme park will mark 25 years of operation Saturday. Rather than rehashing two of the attraction’s biggest draws — its animals and its deep dive into authenticity — let’s tighten the focus. Here are 25 very specific things and moments to enjoy about Animal Kingdom. Advertisement Lions basking in the sun on the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction. When the “Hakuna Matata”/tumble monkeys segment of... Read More
King tides might cause more flooding in Fort Lauderdale. Here’s what you need to know
South Florida could soon see more flooding after last week’s historic rainfall — but it’s not because another big storm is expected to pound the region, according to authorities. More … Click to Continue » ... Read More