Good News Florida

Good News FL is a Florida-based website that focuses on sharing uplifting and positive news stories, particularly those relevant to the state of Florida and its communities. The platform highlights acts of kindness, community service, local achievements, and inspiring events that often go unnoticed in mainstream media. By showcasing stories of resilience, generosity, and progress, the site aims to foster a sense of hope, unity, and pride among Floridians.

In terms of its relationship to providing uplifting news, Good News FL serves as a counterbalance to the predominantly negative news cycles that tend to dominate traditional outlets. It emphasizes the positive contributions of individuals and organizations within Florida, celebrating local heroes, innovative initiatives, and heartwarming moments. By focusing on these uplifting narratives, the site seeks to inspire readers to engage with their communities and recognize the good happening around them. Ultimately, **Good News FL** provides a refreshing and optimistic perspective, encouraging both residents and visitors to appreciate the positive aspects of life in Florida.

1. South Florida Bible College Commends Graduates

   South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary recently celebrated its 2026 graduation ceremony, honoring students who completed programs ranging from Associate to Doctoral degrees. Graduates represented a diverse and multicultural student body from various backgrounds and nations, united by a shared commitment to academic excellence, ministry, leadership and service. This year’s...

2. Westminster Academy breaks ground on campus expansion

   KAST Construction and Westminster Academy broke ground on the $7.5 million Phase I of a multi-phase campus expansion, marking the launch of a broader master plan designed to support the school’s long-term vision for expanded academic, athletic and student-centered spaces. Phase I will deliver a new aquatic complex featuring a 25-meter competition pool, dive well, training pool and athletic...

3. SAINTS of FLORIDA Homeschool PE Celebrates Students

   SAINTS of Florida Homeschool P.E. hosted their SAINTS-SATIONAL YEAR END Celebration Ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek, winding down their 28th year of ministry. All SAINTS students received accredited PE certificates. Students were joined by  parents, grandparents, siblings, SAINTS Alumni and some “SOON-2-B-SAINTS” preschoolers.  Other community and ministry...

4. Top Graduates Navigate Change with Faith and Purpose

   Congratulations to the Class of 2026! In this 10th Annual GOOD NEWS Graduation Section, we applaud the top graduates from 19 of the area’s Christian schools, along with distinguished homeschool students and leaders in faith-based campus ministries such as First Priority and Fellowship of Christian Athletes for their hard work and dedication. These youth are our hope for the future. You’ll hear...

5. Dr. O.S. Hawkins: A Faith Without Fruit is a False Faith

   “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them. “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself if it does not have works, is dead”...

6. Todd Scoggins: America Reads the Bible

   The Empty Chair She sat in the chair alone and wept.  Before Jesus ascended to be with the Father, he commissioned the disciples, and by extension, all of us, with a command. The Lord’s instruction begins with one simple word, “Go.” It was the day after “America Reads the Bible.” What remains is the question, “What do we, the faithful saints, do now that the Word of God has been proclaimed to...

7. Dr. Rob Pacienza: Pride Month: Christians, We Must Not Be Complicit

   If anybody is left wondering about the status of biblical Christianity in the American public square, they need look no further than Pride Month. During June the LGBTQ+ coalition bombards the airwaves and parties in the streets, celebrating the behaviors and attitudes of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer, intersexual and asexual.  To be clear, Pride Month isn’t about...

8. A House of Prayer: Pastor Tom and Rio Vista at 25 Years

   Tom Hendrikse never imagined the word “pastor” on his resume let alone the designation of Senior Pastor of Rio Vista Church, a Presbyterian church planted in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale in 1941. Tom was a counselor of a different kind as a personal injury defense attorney, defending insurance companies like State Farm. “In Boynton, we attended a small Baptist church...

9. Franklin Graham: Fighting Spiritual Battles in the Arena of Prayer

   On May 17, thousands of Americans assembled on the National Mall, in Washington, D.C., to participate in “Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving.” This historic gathering is part of the Trump administration’s yearlong prayer campaign and celebration of America’s 250th birthday, culminating on July 4 — Independence Day. Citizens from every state in the Union gathered...

10. William “Bill” C. Davell: Going to Court in Florida: What to Expect

    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 court with Lexy Semino, an attorney with Tripp Scott....