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ASK BILL – COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Your Business: INCOCULATE YOURSELF AGAINST TROUBLE

William C. Davell
8 Apr 2021
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The Good News will provide a monthly column with important content having to do with topical subjects from the legal community. We hope our readers enjoy the perspective offered. This month’s legal opinion is provided by Paul Lopez, Esq., a director and COO with Tripp Scott, PA.   ASK BILL: As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available, can I legally require my employees to receive it as a condition of coming to work? P. LOPEZ: Well, as is often the case in workplace (and other) law, the answer depends on your circumstances. The most important consideration is the requirement […]

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Do you have a beloved family pet or have you had one in the past? If so, share an endearing anecdote.

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April 11 is National Pet Day, founded in 2006 to celebrate the joy pets can bring to us and to bring attention to pets of all kinds waiting in shelters to be adopted. With that in mind, Good News Wants to Know…. Do you have a beloved family pet or have you had one in the past? If so, share an endearing anecdote. My wife Ashley and I weren’t able to have kids, so God provided us with furry kids that are the love of our lives. We have three wonderful recuses: a Tabby named Tigger and two Maine Coon, […]

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Evangelist Luis Palau Passes At 86 Stirring Memories of BeachFest

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Evangelist Luis Palau died peacefully on the morning of March 11, 2021, at his home in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 86 after a three-year battle with lung cancer. For more than 65 years Palau played an influential role in Christian missions and worldwide evangelism as a powerful speaker, teacher, and author, presenting a clear case for Christianity to an audience of more than 1 billion people through television, radio, print, and live events. Palau and his team have held more than 500 evangelistic campaigns, festivals, and rallies in more than 80 nations. South Floridians may remember Luis Palau […]

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Works With Churches During COVID-19 Pandemic

Shelly Pond
7 Apr 2021
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A year after stay-at-home orders shut down entire communities in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, churches in parts of the nation are still fighting to open. Yet Florida churches have mostly remained open, online and in person, thanks to the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis. Early on DeSantis declared “attending religious services conducted in churches, synagogues and houses of worship” as essential activity, a move that superseded county and municipal ordinances, raising the ire of some local officials. His office held state-wide Zoom calls with church leaders through his Faith and Community-based Initiative providing guidance during the […]

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2021 Summer Camp Guide

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Summer camps can provide a wonderful opportunity for summer enrichment.  Here are a few local offerings and sleep away camps listed geographically from south to north.   First Priority Next Level Virtual (with possibility of in person) Student Leadership and Evangelism Training Middle School and High School Late June – Early August Cost: Free 954-315-2222 FirstPriority.cc/NextLevel   Calvary Christian Academy Hollywood Summer Camp 1708 North State Rd 7, Hollywood, FL 33021 Day Camps & Athletics Camps Ages 4-17  June 7 – August 6 Cost/Week: $190 (includes lunch) 954-966-2350 CCAEagles.org/Summer   Youth Empowerment Summit 12401 Sterling Rd. Cooper City,  FL 33330 Leadership […]

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StrikeForce 421 Awards $155,000 to Worthy Charities

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6 Apr 2021
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StrikeForce 421 and its community of pledge partners gave away $155,000 during their Gather and Give It All Away celebration event on March 18 via Zoom. Strike Force 421 is a Giving Circle headed by women of faith. Comprised of a group of people who give to a pooled fund and decide together where to give, giving circles allow members to learn more about giving and have greater impact on causes they care about. “We had so much fun seeing everyone that joined, hearing from our previous grantees, and announcing this year’s grant recipients,” said JoAnne Daudt, StrikeForce 421 founder. […]

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Fort Lauderdale’s CCA Beats #1-Ranked Team in the Nation

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The Calvary Christian Academy (CCA) Eagles baseball program has had a strong first half of their 2021 season. With a current record of 12-2 (as of 3/29), Calvary’s early-season highlights include winning the LaGrange Toyota Invitation in early March in Georgia with a walk-off hit in the seventh inning, and a bounce back 8-2 win over IMG Academy (Bradenton), ranked No. 1 in the nation by Perfect Game, after falling to the Ascenders 2-0 the week before. The CCA Eagles’ Winning Team Roster Calvary’s locker room and offense is led by Jonathan Lane, who has attended CCA since first grade. […]

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The Last Enemy

Dr. Gene L. Green
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Tom just died.  I spoke to Paul last night, Tom’s brother and my good friend for many years. A few months ago, Paul let me know that Tom was in a losing battle against cancer. Although his passing was expected, it was hardly welcome. Paul lost his brother, his sister Barb is weeping, and their youngest brother David is hurting. Tom’s son heads up the COVID wing at a major hospital in California. Paul recounted his stories about the agony of seeing so many die this past year, separated from family yet with faithful nurses and doctors gathered around.  All […]

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Life Lessons Learned Through The Magic of Music

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
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How do you give a child the gift of music? I thought about that recently, when after a busy, challenging day, I reached for my violin and once again enjoyed the relaxing outlet it provides. I thought about my high school orchestra conductor: one of my favorite and most influential teachers. I realized he cultivated in me much more than a refreshing habit. He nudged me to always be my best, and that positively rippled throughout my life. A generation later, I saw a similar influence from music teachers of my own children. So as I pondered how Good News […]

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When Parents Don’t Agree

Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts
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Is it okay for a husband and wife to disagree on the way they parent their child? This is a question that we get asked often!  Parental conflicts It is not only okay, it is natural! The top three areas of conflict in a marriage are money, sex and parenting. These are also the top three areas of interest in the marriage. We all arrive at the wedding ceremony operating from different backgrounds, raised by different parenting styles and with different temperaments. It stands to reason that our differences are going to be most impassioned and challenging when it comes […]

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