United States News » Florida News United States » Florida » Religion: Florida ranks #1 for religious liberty in the U.S., Governor Ron DeSantis says
Florida was named the new number one state in the nation when it comes to protecting spiritual freedoms as part of The Religious Liberty in The United States 2025 annual report.
News United States » Florida » Religion: Catholic leaders: Florida infringes on detainees' religious freedom at Alligator Alcatraz
Roman Catholic leaders say Florida is infringing on freedom for religious expression for those detained at Alligator Alcatraz.
News United States » Florida » Religion: Florida wants more religion in schools. But here’s where most people draw the line
As Florida education leaders signal openness to expanding religious expression in public schools, a recent survey finds broad support for school prayer in public schools — but only if it is optional.
News United States » Florida » Religion: Uthmeier: Florida Constitution’s ban on state dollars for religion violates First Amendment
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. James Uthmeier won't enforce parts of Florida law and the state Constitution preventing government funding for religious entities.
News United States » Florida » Religion: Florida can fund religious charter schools, state attorney general says
TALLAHASSEE — Florida won’t enforce a plank of its constitution barring public funds from going to religious institutions, Attorney General James Uthmeier said Thursday. Uthmeier, who was appointed to ...
News United States » Florida » Religion: Uthmeier says Florida can now fund religious charter schools, ‘encourage’ Christianity
Florida won’t enforce a plank of its constitution barring public funds from going to religious institutions, Attorney General James Uthmeier stated Thursday. Uthmeier, who was appointed to the Cabinet ...
News United States » Florida » Religion: These States Are Leading on Restoring Religious Freedom
Over the past decade, the Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that the First Amendment prohibits excluding religious institutions from public benefit programs. Yet some states have resisted this clear ...