LONGWOOD, Fla. – Longwood city leaders voted unanimously Monday to end prayers before meetings.
Commissioners voted 5-0 to replace the invocation portion of the meetings with a moment of silence.
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Those in support of the decision say a moment of silence is more inclusive to those of different religions.
Commissioners say Longwood has only had an invocation for the past four years. Before that, the city observed a moment of silence.