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Christ’s Church star Chase Healey makes history, wins 3rd straight state title
Read full article: Christ’s Church star Chase Healey makes history, wins 3rd straight state titleJust call him Chase History. Christ’s Church Academy star Chase Healey won his third consecutive Class 1A state championship with a sterling performance on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando. Healey beat True North’s Brennon Chow, 6-2, 6-6, (7-2) to make history as just the seventh boys player to end his career with three titles.
Chasing history: Christ’s Church star Healey rolls into tennis championship match
Read full article: Chasing history: Christ’s Church star Healey rolls into tennis championship matchThe Christ’s Church star is one victory away from a third consecutive state championship after cruising to three wins in singles.
Maryland probe finds 158 abusive priests, over 600 victims
Read full article: Maryland probe finds 158 abusive priests, over 600 victimsAn investigation by Maryland’s attorney general has identified 158 Roman Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore accused of sexually and physically abusing more than 600 victims over the past 80 years.
EXPLAINER: What led to priests being killed in Mexico?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: What led to priests being killed in Mexico?Two Jesuit priests and a tour guide murdered in Mexico’s Sierra Tarahumara this week are the latest in a long line of activists, reporters, travelers and local residents who have been threatened or killed by criminal gangs that dominate the region.
‘A sight to behold’: Cross only thing left standing following Texas church fire
Read full article: ‘A sight to behold’: Cross only thing left standing following Texas church fireA Texas community was left in awe after a devastating fire ravished a Bridgeport church on Friday bringing everything to the ground — everything but a cross.
Additional charges of sexual battery filed against man with ties to Middleburg church
Read full article: Additional charges of sexual battery filed against man with ties to Middleburg churchFor the past year, 53-year-old Christopher Pledger has been locked up in the Clay County Jail, accused of sexual battery, records show.
2nd man pleads not guilty to sexual battery charges connected to North Jacksonville church
Read full article: 2nd man pleads not guilty to sexual battery charges connected to North Jacksonville churchA former member of a North Jacksonville church connected to a case involving more than 30 years of sexual abuse pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning to two counts of sexual battery.
Pastor pleads not guilty to sexual battery charges connected to North Jacksonville church
Read full article: Pastor pleads not guilty to sexual battery charges connected to North Jacksonville churchPaul Dyal, 78, is facing two counts of sexual battery on a child. When he appeared before a judge last month, he was ordered to be held without bond.
‘It should never happen’: Women who say they survived abuse at Jacksonville church return to campus
Read full article: ‘It should never happen’: Women who say they survived abuse at Jacksonville church return to campusSome of the women who say they were abused at a north Jacksonville church went back to the church campus Wednesday with their attorney to share their stories.
‘Your church is OK’: Celebration Church pastor reassures congregation amid legal dispute
Read full article: ‘Your church is OK’: Celebration Church pastor reassures congregation amid legal disputeThe senior pastor of Celebration Church, one of the largest churches in Jacksonville, took a moment during Sunday morning service to address a legal dispute between the church and its founding pastors.
Alleged victims of Jacksonville church sex assaults meet with media
Read full article: Alleged victims of Jacksonville church sex assaults meet with mediaAttorney Cynthia Crawford, representing survivors of sex assaults linked to Jacksonville Assembly of the Body of Christ Church, said she is holding a news conference today.
JSO: Sexual and physical abuse of minors at a North Jacksonville church started 30-years ago
Read full article: JSO: Sexual and physical abuse of minors at a North Jacksonville church started 30-years agoOne day after three men linked to a local church were arrested for child sexual abuse, News4JAX is learning more about the almost 20-year investigation.
Long serving Clay County elections worker dies of COVID complications
Read full article: Long serving Clay County elections worker dies of COVID complicationsThe Supervisor of Elections Office in Clay County has announced the death of a beloved elections worker, who died of complications from COVID-19.
Historic Black church holds service in parking lot after devastating fire
Read full article: Historic Black church holds service in parking lot after devastating fireA historic Black church was destroyed by a fire last Thursday night. Now, members of St. Simon’s Baptist Church are making do by holding services outside. The pastor’s assistant said the church staff will keep holding services outside until the church is rebuilt. It’s joy that I cannot explain.”Ambakisye, the assistant pastor at St. Simons Baptist Church, said Sunday’s service was wonderful and chose to focus on the good rather than the church being destroyed. Investigators are calling the fire that destroyed St. Simon’s Church on Thursday night suspicious.
City approved 2 new designs for downtown developments
Read full article: City approved 2 new designs for downtown developmentsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This week the Downtown Development Review Board approved the historic Laura Street Trio project, according to News4Jax partners at the Jax Daily Record. (Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) (Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) The city also approved plans for a concert venue attached to a rooftop bar on Bay Street, also known as Project 323. (Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.)
Task force calls for COVID-19 vaccine sites to expand to minority communities
Read full article: Task force calls for COVID-19 vaccine sites to expand to minority communitiesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Church leaders in Florida are pushing for more than 80 churches in under-served areas to become vaccination clinics. Church leaders say the governor and Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry aren’t doing enough to reach underserved communities with the vaccine. They are now working to get the federal government to provide enough doses to open these sites. The leaders say it’s not political, it’s about saving lives. Church leaders announced nine Northeast Florida locations where they say coronavirus vaccination clinics should be placed.
Jacksonville church holding free turkey giveaway for families in need
Read full article: Jacksonville church holding free turkey giveaway for families in needJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Household of Faith Church in Jacksonville wants to help families in need this Thanksgiving. The church is giving away 600 turkeys and several pallets of food items to community members Saturday at 9 a.m. A limited supply of gas cards and Walmart gift cards will also be included. Call the church if you need food for Thanksgiving at 904-764-8400. Household of Faith church
Northeast Florida churches get creative for Easter Sunday services
Read full article: Northeast Florida churches get creative for Easter Sunday servicesHowever, many churches in Northeast Florida told News4Jax they will not open their churches. Instead, they will stream Easter service online. At University Church, lead Pastor Frank Ciresi, said they will also stream Easter Service online. In addition to streaming Easter service, other churches are bringing people together at a safe social distance. Their drive-in Easter service will be held on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. in the Northeast Florida Fair parking lot to accommodate hundreds of worshipers.
Eddie Murphy Shares Why He's Finally Hosting 'Saturday Night Live' (Exclusive)
Read full article: Eddie Murphy Shares Why He's Finally Hosting 'Saturday Night Live' (Exclusive)So Dolemite came together, then Coming 2 America came together, then Beverly Hills Cop [4] came together," he continued. I can do that and I can have my funny little bookend and while I was at it, let me host Saturday Night Live. "I kind of developed it from the beginning and Rudy Ray Moore was kind of somebody I really, really was a fan of. "He's in Africa," Murphy revealed, adding that Wesley Snipes "is playing an African warlord named General Izzi. RELATED CONTENT:'Dolemite Is My Name': Eddie Murphy Is a Karate-Chopping Showman in First TrailerEddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall Reunite, Confirm 'Coming to America' SequelEddie Murphy Welcomes His 10th Child