Through Catholic Charities and other ministries, dioceses throughout Florida are preparing to provide basic humanitarian and pastoral support to thousands of Floridians and communities throughout the Southeast recently affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Florida's bishops are coordinating efforts with Catholic Charities of Florida, Catholic Charities USA and local civic authorities. This page will be updated as the situation develops.

The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has implored Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay the execution of Loran Cole and commute his sentence to life without the possibility of parole. Cole is scheduled to be executed on August 29 for the 1994 murder of John Edwards. He was also convicted of robbing, kidnapping and assaulting Mr. Edwards’ sister.

Sara Johnson, statewide grassroots director for Vote No on 4 Florida, and Michele Taylor, FCCB's associate director for communications, discuss deceptive and extreme Amendment 4. This amendment on Florida's general election ballot would allow late-term abortions and jeopardize health and safety protections for women and minors. It removes doctors from the abortion decision, includes a broad "health" loophole, and eliminates parental consent.