Food giveaway for those struggling in Osceola County
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The coronavirus pandemic has left many jobless, running out of money and hungry. Thanks local volunteers and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kissimmee, families in Osceola County had the chance to pick up free food on Saturday.

Seminole County administers vaccines at Hindu Society Temple
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Seminole County has expanded vaccination locations to include the Hindu Society of Central Florida Temple, where seniors and healthcare workers received the shot on Friday.

Teacher who mentors at-risk kids gets assistance from church
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Teachers are always helping others, but sometimes they need a little help themselves. A local church has done just that, paying it forward to an educator who is also a single mom and a great friend and mentor to many.

One-on-one with Jonathan Isaac
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FOX 35's Ryan Elijah has a one-on-one interview with Orlando Magic player Jonathan Isaac.

Florida lawmakers pushing moment of silence
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All public schools in Florida could soon have to offer students on mandatory moment of silence.

Ashes to be sprinkled over parishioners' heads during pandemic Ash Wednesday

The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.

Moment of silence in schools backed by Florida House

With the proposal’s sponsor saying children growing up now “have issues” in part because “they don’t have time for moments of reflection,” a House panel Tuesday approved a controversial bill that would mandate daily moments of silence in schools.

More churches turning into COVID-19 vaccine sites

Health officials are turning to places of worship to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Guns at church bill clears Florida Senate panel

A proposal that would expand the authority of people to carry concealed firearms at religious institutions began moving forward Monday in the Florida Senate.

Pastor says he and other can help promote peace in schools
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A Central Florida pastor is reacting to the recent reports of altercations between students and school resource officers (SROs) in Osceola and Lake Counties.

Pope Francis says women can read at Mass, but still can't be priests

Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, while reaffirming they cannot be priests.

Pop-up evangelical concerts continue in LA despite COVID-19 restrictions

Christian outreach events organized by Evangelical volunteer pastor Sean Feucht continue in the Los Angeles area despite COVID-19 restrictions.

Pope Francis misses Vatican New Year's ceremonies due to back pain

Francis was suffering from "painful sciatica" and could not preside at an hour-long, year-end prayer service Thursday evening, spokesman Matteo Bruni said.

Congregations going to great lengths to hold safe Christmas Eve services

From the strings to the choir, things sound the same at Northland Church in Longwood this Christmas Eve, but they sure do look different.

Churches hold Christmas Eve services with safety measures
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Churches are holding Christmas Eve services while practicing coronavirus safety guidelines. Some are holding services outside while others are socially distancing indoors and checking temperatures for guests, many of whom are required to makes reservations for attendance.

Pandemic will transform Christmas services in 2020

Churches across Central Florida are preparing for one of their busiest times of the year, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact daily lives.

Pandemic will transform Christmas services in 2020
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At Northland Church, they?re used to welcoming thousands to their 3,000-seat sanctuary in Longwood. During the pandemic, the church is following guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only opening roughly 600 seats.

NIH Director tells churches to stay closed as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise in US

His warning comes after a national group that represents more than 20,000 evangelical Christian health care professionals recently urged churches to halt in-person services as coronavirus cases surge across the United States.