Deaths of despair are on the rise in our country. What is the role of the church? Today our society is suffering from an epidemic of self-harm, culminating in the most final form of suffering on this earth—in “deaths of despair.” These deaths speak to the harm inflicted on oneself through overdosing, suicide, or health issues from alcoholism. They manifest despair as a way of coping (or trying to end) one’s suffering of physical or mental pain. A new study makes the... Read More
A shooting in North Miami-Dade killed one person, police say. They’ve detained someone
A man has been detained after a shooting left another man dead in North Miami-Dade, police say. Miami-Dade police say the shooting happened at 3:20 a.m. Monday in the 2400 … Click to Continue » ... Read More
New Life Rising
Welcome. This year, you are invited on a journey through the somber season of Lent, into the dark depths of Good Friday, and out into the marvelous light of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In these pages, you will be led through the landscape of Jesus’ homeland and the journey he takes through times of confusion, despair, hope, and into everlasting joy. As you know, the church is at a pivotal point where it seems like familiar ideas, methods, and comforts are dying. It is... Read More
Florida’s struggle to teach Black history has become a battle over who controls the past
For 71 years, the survivors of Rosewood controlled their history. They guardedly discussed their stories only at family gatherings, haunted by the threat of retaliation in their rural Central Florida … Click to Continue » ... Read More
BCPS Names Teacher of the Year at the 2023 Caliber Awards Ceremony
Friday, February 3, 2023Congratulations to the 2023 Caliber Awards winners for their innovative leadership and exemplary contributions to students, schools and communities. ... Read More
Evangelicals Fear LGBT Blessings Proposal Would Split the Church of England
Tensions are high as this week’s General Synod, with leaders on both sides frustrated with the suggested compromise on same-sex marriage. This coming week promises to be one of the most historic—and controversial—in the life of the Church of England, as its governing body, General Synod, heads toward a resolution of a long debate over blessings of same-sex couples. After years of wrangling over how the church should deal with homosexuality, its bishops announced in... Read More
Sharks bit 16 people off Florida in 2022, topping the rest of the world
Sharks bit 16 people in unprovoked encounters off Florida’s waters last year, marking the highest reported number of bites than anywhere else in the world. Florida again had more reported bites than anywhere else on Earth, according to researchers with the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File, which documents shark attacks each year. Advertisement One of those was the attention-grabbing case in the Florida Keys when a Texas woman punched a shark to set herself... Read More
There’s a change in gas prices in Miami and Florida. Where’s the cheapest place to pump?
After an upward trend, gas prices have dipped this week in Florida. The 5.1-cent decrease brought down the average price in the Miami area to $3.54 a gallon, according to … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Bacteria testing among issues at a Miami bottled water plant that distributes Evian
A Miami bottled water plant that bottles two brands and distributes three others, including Evian, had labels that lied about ingredients and a bottling machine so unsanitary, a state inspector … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Miami Herald, el Nuevo Herald to expand climate coverage with gift from foundation
As climate change continues to be a significant concern for a growing South Florida, covering the evolving threat is vital. Coverage takes resources. Thanks to a $100,000 donation from the … Click to Continue » ... Read More