Religion

For generations, The Miccosukee Tribe have lived and created a connection with the land that now hosts the Immigration Detention Center known as Alligator Alcatraz.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is changing how it enforces political rules for churches, creating discussion among Southwest Florida religious leaders.

It’s got a name that sounds like a theme park, but Alligator Alcatraz is anything but fun. State officials say it’s about law and order. Protestors argue that it’s located on sacred land. But what do local faith leaders have to say?

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV.

Accepting a prestigious European prize in 2016, he sharply scolded the European Union for its treatment of migrants and fraying sense of unity.

The holiday season has a way of bringing people together through shared tradition. Though the rituals may differ, some celebrations share a common theme of devotion, especially for local Catholic immigrant communities.

Across the United States, a growing number of people are identifying as religiously unaffiliated, also known as "nones.” According to PEW research center, they make up more than 25% of the U.S. population. But, this religious shift has ripple effects.

Faith took a bold step forward at the Southwest Florida Pride Festival over the weekend. In attendance were young children, old couples, an HIV testing van and holy crosses. Three faith communities joined the celebration, supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in a way that some say is long overdue.

The state of Florida says three times the amount of sewage flow is going into the septic system and it must be addressed; School cries foul, citing the First Amendment.

The power of music has the ability to bring us joy, comfort and motivation.Gospel music in particular, has long been that medium that connects followers to the message of hope and faith.The black church has a rhythm. From the preaching to the teaching, to the ministries to the choir it has a rhythm in it. There’s a soul to it. It really is the soul of the church which is still the soul of the black community. It has always been centered around preaching and music.