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William “Bill” C. Davell: How Do I Navigate Florida’s Land-Use Labyrinth?

William C. Davell
24 Feb 2026
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William “Bill” C. Davell, Tripp Scott, Good News Media Group, February 2026

The Good News provides a monthly column with important content having to do with topics from the legal community. This month Bill Davell, director, discusses land use with Ryan Horland, Esq., of Tripp Scott. Whether you’re a high-end developer or an everyday homeowner, Florida’s maze of land-use state and environmental statutes, local ordinances and master plans, stringent staff reviews and strict code enforcement can be maddening. It can make the process of doing what you want with your own property a costly, confusing and time-consuming hell-on-earth – or even a near-impossibility.  Making the process all the more intense: the reality […]

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Leslie J. Feldman: Church Attendance Trends

Les Feldman
12 Feb 2026
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I’ve been trying to find if any research existed other than anecdotal opinions regarding church attendance since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Based on my personal attendance at Sunday church services, I have seen a dramatic increase in attendance, from my visual of ‘not many empty seats.’ Without question, the average age in growth of attendance has dramatically grown with young millennials. That’s a good sign. I hope it keeps up.  Because of my fascination with wanting to know things, I’ve gathered some church statistics supplied by Churchtrac and Barna group. You can draw your own conclusions, but just based on Bible sales, the […]

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Greenhouse Merges with Historic First Christian Church

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5 Feb 2026
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Historic First Christian Church of Fort Lauderdale, Greenhouse Church South Florida, Good News Media Group, February 2026

After a decade of worshiping at Western High School in Davie, Greenhouse South Florida is merging with First Christian Church of Fort Lauderdale, a 114-year-old church that is one of original houses of worship in Fort Lauderdale. Calling it “the most historic moment since our church began,” Jon Lash, lead pastor of Greenhouse South Florida, explained, “We had been praying and trusting God for some sort of a permanent home and unbeknownst to us, they had been praying and trusting God for a pastor and an opportunity to pass the baton to the next generation of leadership.” Introduced through relationships […]

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History Makers Fundraiser Honors Florida Panthers

The Good News
4 Feb 2026
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Hundreds of community supporters and sports enthusiasts celebrated the Florida Panthers, back-to-back 2024 & 2025 Stanley Cup Champions, at History Fort Lauderdale’s 29th annual History Makers fundraiser at War Memorial Auditorium on January 8.  Presented by Alligator Ron & Ali Bergeron, Miles & Tara Forman and Murphy Family Charitable Trust and hosted by WSVN 7 Sportscaster Donovan Campbell, the History Makers event raised more than $60,000 for History Fort Lauderdale and its mission of preserving our collective heritage. The yearly event recognizes individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale. The evening began with a VIP tour […]

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Dr. Debra A. Schwinn: Preparing Pastors for a Diverse and Growing Region

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
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Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Good News Media Group, February 2026

At Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), we believe in training, mentoring, and supporting students who are ready to make a difference for Christ. Today, future spiritual leaders must be rooted in love, humility, compassion, and truth before they begin serving others. In this month’s issue of Heart and Soul, Dr. Bryan Froehle, professor of practical theology, shares how PBA’s growing focus on pastoral formation is critical to a growing, multicultural region like South Florida. Raising Up Future Pastors Ours is one of the most culturally diverse, spiritually complex regions in the nation, and if we are to reach and serve […]

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Patrick J. Kelly: Margin-of-Safety Principle

Patrick J. Kelly
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“Going boldly where no man has gone before…while doing so without Captain Kirk or First Officer Spock to lead us out of the coming storm,” is how Paul Tuder Jones described today’s monetary easing cycle, staggering annual fiscal deficits, $38T+ of debt and lofty asset valuations from wealth effect policies over near two decades. Concluding, “Can’t say when, but it won’t end well.” We all have life experience in the school of hard knocks. With investments those knocks can prove quite expensive. Most of us think we are risk adverse, believing that riskier investments have to offer higher returns in […]

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Patrick J. Kelly, Kelly Advisory Group, Good News Media Group, February 2026

Stephan Tchividjian: Sleepy Storms

Stephan Tchividjian
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Stephan N. Tchividjian, National Christian Foundation, Good News Media Group, October 2022

A truth is always true. I am not a believer in work/life balance but rather work/life rhythms. I find that rhythms are more realistic. Sometimes my life is at peace, and I can experience the joy of tranquility, and at other times my life is chaotic and stormy — anything but relaxed. Do you ever feel that way? Lately, my life has felt a little stormy, and the discernment and wisdom that God provides are critical in helping me know how to process and navigate all that comes my way. I am sure you can relate. I have been reflecting […]

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Joseph D. Kenner: Love That Shows Up

Joseph D. Kenner
3 Feb 2026
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February is the month of hearts, flowers, cards and kind words. Valentine’s Day reminds us to say “I love you” more often. Scripture, however, gently challenges us to go further. In 1 John 3:18 we are reminded, “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” Love according to the Gospel is meant to be lived, not just spoken.   Maria’s story Maria’s story is a powerful example of what that kind of love looks like in real life. Shortly after Christmas 2024, when many families were still enjoying holiday leftovers and decorations, […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County Names 2026 Bigs of the Year

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, Good News Media Group, February 2026

Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Broward County announced its 2026 Bigs of the Year in celebration of National Mentoring Month in January, honoring extraordinary volunteers whose commitment, consistency and compassion have made a lasting difference in the lives of local youth. This year’s honorees include: Big Brother of the Year, Alexander Salow; Big Sister of the Year, Selina Hightower; High School Big Brother of the Year, Josiah Ferguson; High School Big Sister of the Year, Juliana Pineda; Igniters of Big Futures, Broward County State Attorney’s Office; Defender of Potential, Michelle McNab-Hemans; and Employee of the Year: Monica Venegas. One of the most powerful ways […]

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Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts: Why Apology Is a Powerful Act of Love

Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts
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Years ago, I was standing in the front yard of one of the boys’ homes at Sheridan House having a heated discussion with one of the twelve-year-old boys in the program.  He had been accused of doing something at school …something he had done many times before. This child was pleading with me to believe that he had not done what he was accused of. I told him that history had proven otherwise and that someone said they saw him at the place where the incident happened. “No, that can’t be true!” he pleaded. “I was with Mr. Smith (one […]

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Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts, Sheridan House Family Ministries, Good News Media Group, February 2026