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- 1Haitians rally at North Miami church to protect TPS holders▼Haitians rally in North Miami church in fight to protect TPS holders
Haitian community members gathered at a church in North Miami to rally in support of Temporary Protected Status holders, urging measures to protect them from losing their legal residency protections. The event, covered by local station WSVN, highlights ongoing concern in South Florida's large Haitian community over the future of the TPS program and the uncertainty facing those who rely on it.
- 2Florida church destroyed by Hurricane Ian to be rebuilt▼Destroyed Florida Church Remembered with a Promise to Rebuild After Ian
A Florida church destroyed by Hurricane Ian has been remembered by its congregation and community, with leaders pledging to rebuild on the site. Reports from local outlets describe memorial gatherings for the building, which had stood as a landmark before the storm reduced it to ruins, and members say the reconstruction is a symbol of resilience for the area still recovering from the hurricane.
- 3Lost Florida Painting Found Hanging in Greek Church After 103 Years●Lost Florida Painting Has Been Found 103 Years Later. It Was Hanging in a Church in Greece
A painting that vanished from Florida more than a century ago has been rediscovered, 103 years after it went missing, hanging inside a church in Greece. The unexpected recovery of the long-lost artwork is drawing widespread attention, with many fascinated by the mystery of how it traveled thousands of miles across the Atlantic and ended up on display in a Greek place of worship.
- 4West Palm Beach church says minister fatally shot early Sunday▼West Palm church says minister died in fatal shooting early Sunday
A minister affiliated with a church in West Palm Beach, Florida, was killed in a fatal shooting early Sunday morning, according to a statement from the congregation. The church announced the death to its community, and local reporting by The Palm Beach Post is circulating the news. Details about the circumstances of the shooting, the minister's identity, and whether any suspects have been identified have not been made public.
- 5Sanibel Island church reopens after Hurricane Ian, reuniting community▼Sanibel Island church rebuilds and reunites community after Hurricane Ian
A church on Sanibel Island, Florida has completed its rebuilding after Hurricane Ian damaged the barrier island, and its return is bringing residents back together. WINK News reports that the restored building is serving as more than a place of worship, helping reunite a community still recovering from the 2022 storm.
- 6First Mass held at Fort Myers Beach church four years after Hurricane Ian▼First Mass held at Fort Myers Beach church four years after Hurricane Ian made landfall
A Catholic church at Fort Myers Beach, Florida has held its first Mass since Hurricane Ian made landfall there four years ago. The 2022 hurricane devastated the barrier island, badly damaging the church and forcing the congregation to worship elsewhere. The service marks a symbolic milestone in the community's long recovery, and residents are expressing relief and gratitude at finally being able to gather for worship on the site again.
- 7Growing Ponte Vedra Church Eyes Second Major Campus Site▼Growing Church Explores Major New Ponte Vedra Site Weeks After Proposing Nearby Campus
A fast-growing church in Ponte Vedra, Florida, is reportedly exploring a major new site in the area, just weeks after proposing plans for a nearby campus. The move suggests the congregation's rapid growth is driving an expanded search for worship space in St. Johns County, though details of the locations and timelines have not been made public.
- 8First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach Grows Through Conversation▼How First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach Is Growing Through Conversation
First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach in Florida is being highlighted for using conversation-based approaches to grow its congregation. According to Outreach Magazine's coverage, the church attributes its growth to fostering dialogue within its community rather than conventional outreach alone. The piece offers a look at how deliberate, personal conversation is shaping the congregation's expansion.
- 9Man accused of exposing himself to woman at Cape Coral church▼Man accused of following woman into Cape Coral church parking lot before exposing, touching himself
Authorities in Cape Coral, Florida, say a man followed a woman into a church parking lot before exposing and touching himself. The incident has been reported by local news outlets. Details about whether an arrest has been made were not included in initial reports.
- 10New presidents named for Orlando and Querétaro temples▼Learn about the new presidents, matrons of the Orlando Florida and Querétaro Mexico temples
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the new presidents and matrons of the Orlando Florida Temple and the Querétaro Mexico Temple. The Church News introduced the couples appointed to lead operations at each temple, outlining their backgrounds and decades of church service. The appointments are drawing attention among members in both Florida and central Mexico, where the temples serve large congregations.
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A mayor has stated that a religious icon missing from a Florida church for 103 years is located in Greece. The claim suggests the icon, absent from its congregation for over a century, may have been taken to Greece, raising questions about how it got there and whether it could be returned to the church community.
- 12Bishop Agüero leads hurricane anniversary Mass in Fort Myers Beach▼Bishop Agüero brings hope to Church of the Ascension with Mass on anniversary of Hurricane Ian
Bishop Agüero celebrated a Mass at the Church of the Ascension marking the anniversary of Hurricane Ian, bringing a message of hope to a community still recovering from the storm. The service offered residents a moment to reflect on the destruction and on the rebuilding effort that has followed since the hurricane struck southwest Florida.
- 13Florida Bishops Share Voter Resources for 2026 Election●FCCB: Voter Resources for the 2026 General Election
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has published voter resources ahead of the 2026 General Election in the United States. The material, shared via the Archdiocese of Miami, is aimed at helping Catholic voters navigate registration, candidate information, and church guidance on civic participation as the midterm election cycle approaches.