Florida United Methodists News Today

The Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, based in Lakeland, will vote Saturday on departure requests from 46 congregations.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Judge Brandon Rafool of Winter Haven as a Circuit Judge on the 10th Judicial Circuit Court, based in Bartow.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Judge Brandon Rafool of Winter Haven as a Circuit Judge on the 10th Judicial Circuit Court, based in Bartow.

There are an abundance of events for the nations newest federal holiday, which celebrates the end of slavery.

Winter Haven conducted a nationwide search that attracted more than 70 applicants before\nchoosing Michael \

The measure sponsored by Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Lakeland, allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue block grants to agriculture producers.

LGBTQ-plus advocates criticized the Polk school superintendents recommendation to delay a Pride Month proclamation until a policy can be adopted.

A clergy panel of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church in Lakeland approved a slate of clergy candidates, three of whom are LGBTQ.

(RNS) — The departure of any church or clergy from the denomination is not instantaneous, but must first go through its annual conferences.