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. Distinguished Public School Alumni Honored at Hall of Fame Award Breakfast

   Outstanding leaders in education, business and the community

2. Food Is Medicine Symposium Celebrates Community, Innovation and Health

   The Dorothy Mangurian Women’s Center welcomed

3. Omar Aleman: Ditch the Flesh – Pitch the Spirit

   A couple of days ago, Colby asked me at the gym to review his newly completed term paper for content, spelling and grammar. Besides being a close acquaintance, this young man is a very dedicated and hard-working individual, so I paused my workout and began to check the 10-page essay focusing on the Chinese dynasties. The read was rather boring but well thought out and constructed in a proper...

4. Applications Open for 2026 Kingdom Advancing Grant

   What bold idea could help your church advance the Kingdom in your community? The Brotherhood Mutual Foundation® invites churches to apply for a share of $150,000 given out through its Kingdom Advancing Grant® program, which is now available for 2026. The funding is designed to support creative, sustainable programs that connect people to Jesus and inspire replication by other churches. “We’re...

5. William “Bill” C. Davell: Power of Attorney Is a Powerful Way to Protect Your Interests

   The Good News provides a monthly column with important content having to do with topics from the legal community. This month Bill Davell discusses power of attorney with Jeff Fauer, director with Tripp Scott. A power of attorney is a time-tested way to provide peace of mind that your personal, financial and legal affairs are kept in order, and your interests and intentions respected and carried...

6. Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts: How to Build a Close-Knit Family in a Busy World

   Have you ever had a moment where you feel like, “Is this real life?” That there are just too many family and parenting responsibilities, and it is impossible to get them all done? There must be a hidden camera somewhere in the house just waiting to film you as you crack under the pressure. In fact, by the way you hear your children talk to each other, it sounds as if they are about to vote each...

7. PBA Hosts Teacher Leaders Conference for Educators from Kazakhstan

   For the second consecutive year, Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) partnered with a private sponsor and other local educators to host over 25 teachers and school administrators from Kazakhstan for its Empowering Teacher Leaders conference, led by the School of Education & Behavioral Studies (SEBS) on December 1-5, 2025. In 2024, the conference focused on teachers integrating special needs...

8. Good News Wants to Know…

   Reflecting back on the past year, Good News Wants to Know… what lesson did 2025 teach you that you didn’t expect? Seeds you planted 10, 20, 30 years ago and forgot about, will suddenly grow in ways that are surprising. Jesus said the Kingdom of God works like that. (Mark 4:26-29) Doug Sauder, Pastor, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale 2025 taught me that triumph absolutely comes from...

9. Patrick J. Kelly: FOMO

   Care to know the secret behind massive returns that only savvy investors know about? There is no secret, but FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is a powerful psychological trigger. It’s epidemic in many modern-day conveniences such as social media, television and radio. Unfortunately, it can also influence our faith and investment decisions too.  Stephan Tchividjian recently wrote a terrific article...

10. Dr. Rob Pacienza: Family Matters

    The natural family...