Fr. Tom Willis from the Diocese of St. Augustine joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton for this week’s episode of Politics & Power to discuss all that is ahead for Pope Leo XIV and the Catholic Church.

James Gunn's upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day.

Mayor Donna Deegan will be at the annual Nehemiah Action Assembly at Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church to hear ICARE's thoughts on the city’s affordable housing crisis.

Teen Challenge, a faith-based discipleship program dedicated to helping adult men overcome life-controlling issues, primarily substance abuse, earned the Positively JAX award.

Did you know there are more than 4,000 religions across the globe and 85% of people around the world identify with one of them? But could going to church not only save your soul but be good for your heart?

Thirty years after Florida required schools to teach African American history, how the subject is taught remains inconsistent across Florida classrooms, a review by The Associated Press has found.

Farm Share, Florida’s largest food bank, will host a drive-thru food distribution on Saturday in Bradford County.

Federal prosecutors say they charged a New Hampshire man with threatening to kill a presidential candidate ahead of a scheduled campaign event.

This comes as religious-based hates crimes are on the rise and law enforcement agencies are warning members of the Jewish community to be alert for possible threats.

It was their response to the assembly last week that singled out Black fourth and fifth-grade students regarding standardized test scores.

Faith and Cassandre decided to swap eggs and carry the other’s baby — at the same time.

Faith and non-faith leaders gathered Monday at the state capitol to rally against the six-week abortion ban.

Many restaurants and churches are getting ready to host fish fries again now that Lent is officially underway. And while fried fish sure is delicious, it’s important not to eat too much of it.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement plans to step up its presence this weekend in response to social media posts about a “National Day of Hate” against Jewish groups.

Faith leaders from across Florida held a virtual press conference Friday to discuss concerns about voter intimidation tactics and violence as voters make their way to the polls.

Pope Francis has made key appointments in his newly reformed Vatican bureaucracy.

Faith leaders gathered Tuesday night, advocating for civil citations as opposed to arrests.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Faith leaders of the African Methodist Episcopal church in Northeast Florida who make up the AME Ministry Alliance are coming together to help people who want to vote early. Extending the service came about after the Duval County supervisor of elections decided not to use the campus of Edward Waters College as an early voting site this election cycle because early voting turnout has been traditionally low at that location. In addition, people who want to avoid waiting in long lines on Election Day during the coronavirus pandemic are being urged to vote early. If you live near the college and you need to get to an early voting location, call 904-739-7500. The pastor also says people who want to vote early will not be denied this free service because of their political preference.

Ron DeSantis said Thursday he has established the Governor's Faith and Community-Based Initiative, which will be led by a former president and executive director of the Tim Tebow Foundation. DeSantis' office said the initiative will help "collaborate between state government and faith-based and community-based organizations." It will be directed by Erik Dellenback, who has spent the past two years as a consultant to non-profit organizations and previously worked as president and executive director of the foundation headed by former University of Florida football star Tim Tebow. "Florida's faith and community-based groups have a longstanding history of intervening to help meet the needs of all Floridians," DeSantis said in a prepared statement. News Service of Florida

Faith Nevin is on the cross country and softball teams at Yulee High School. Faith is involved in the Beta Club, the National Honor Society, student government and was president of the Florida Future Educators of America Club. Last summer she volunteered teaching crafts at vacation bible school at Blackrock Baptist Church. Faith currently has a 4.6 GPA. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Faith Nevin is on the cross country and softball teams at Yulee High School. Faith is involved in the Beta club, the National Honor Society, student government and was president of the Florida Future...

Faith Nevin is on the cross country and softball teams at Yulee High School. Faith is involved in the Beta club, the National Honor Society, student government and was president of the Florida Future... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.