At this church, it’s cowboy boots + no-nonsense sermons
By BOB SHAW St. Paul Pioneer Press HAM LAKE, Minn. (AP) — Even in the most liberal translations, the Bible doesn’t mention 10-gallon hats or …
Have emergency plan, expert says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It only takes one major hurricane to bring devastation to a particular region, which is why time and preparation are key …
Local Juneteenth celebrations honor freedom from slavery
South Floridians will honor the date when Texas slaves belatedly learned of their emancipation with a variety of activities across the region. The Spady Cultural …
Apple’s Siri gets lead role in new ‘smart’ home systems
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hey Siri, turn off the kitchen light. The first “smart” home gadgets that can be controlled by Apple’s voice-activated digital assistant …
Traveling this summer? So are many others, AAA survey says
TAMPA — The summer travel season kicked off with what was forecast to be the most traveled Memorial Day weekend in a decade. Now, a new …
Parks join attempt for ‘swimming lesson’ record
MIAMI — This morning, tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will unite for the sixth year in a …
Palm Beach State explores extinguishing all tobacco
By TABATHA B. MCDONALD Special to South Florida Times LAKE WORTH — Is Palm Beach State College ready to ban smoking and tobacco on campus? …
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Clark County
LAS VEGAS (AP) _ The Southern Nevada Health District is warning Clark County residents that mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in eight …
Purdue University expanding wireless Internet off-campus
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) _ Purdue University is expanding its Wi-Fi network off campus. The (Lafayette) Journal and Courier reports (http://on.jconline.com/1LduJmr ) that there’s a …