Category 5 Monster Hurricane Milton Barreling Towards Florida

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor: “Helene was a wake-up call. This (Milton) is literally catastrophic . . . If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die.”

Bomb Scare at Chabad Synagogue in Miami Beach

Due to the contents of the letter, police evacuated the premises and established a perimeter, closing a section of Alton Road.

Fl. Republican’s Bill to ‘Claw Back American Tax Dollars from UNRWA’ Passes Committee

On May 7, Mast and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced a bipartisan bill to direct the Secretary of State to recover any federal funds that have been disbursed to UNRWA.

Suspect Arrested for Vandalizing Kosher Miami Bagel Shop

Similar incidents have taken place in New York City and Los Angeles, among other cities, in recent months.

Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bills Addressing Antisemitic Threats

Last week more than 50 bomb threats were emailed to synagogues across the state. Last year, there were 463 antisemitic incidents in Florida.

50 Florida Synagogues Evacuate Due to Bomb Threat

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis: “We have allocated tens of millions to combat rising anti-Semitism.”

Miami Kosher Bagel Shop Vandalized for the 4th Time

"We've been targeted because of hate, because they know we are Jewish, we are supporters of Israel."

Degrees Held from Hamas-Supporting Students Who Jeered Billionaire Joe Ricketts

Repercussions could range from withholding degrees until students issue apology letters or take mandatory classes on civil discourse to suspension or expulsion.

Meet Joseph Abruzzo, Israel Lover & Biggest Israel Bonds Buyer

A group of Palm Beach County residents filed a lawsuit against the county government over its investment in Israeli bonds.

Florida to Revoke Miami Private Muslim School’s Vouchers over Imam’s Antisemitism

A bipartisan group of Jewish state lawmakers called for measures against the imam, including revocation of his dental license.

‘We’re Cutting Them Loose,’ Chief Florida Financial Officer Says of Morningstar

A spokeswoman said the investment firm is “working with our analysts and clients to implement each of the remaining experts’ recommendations swiftly—before the end of this year.”

Netanyahu to Sen. Rick Scott: Keeping my Delegation at Home Was a Message to...

Lindsey Graham's bill will say any significant Hezbollah attack on Israel would be considered by the US as a declaration of war by Iran against the Jewish State.

Florida Antisemite Attacks 68-Year-old Jewish Man After Synagogue

Antisemitic incidents in Florida have more than doubled since 2020, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

El Al to Add Five Weekly Flights from South Florida, Los Angeles, Boston

"Since Oct. 7, El Al has strategically adjusted its U.S. flight schedule to uphold an air bridge which is vital for the State of Israel," stated Shlomi Zafarani, an El Al vice president.

FSU Suspends Pro-Hamas Group for Disrupting Board Meeting

SDS has until Saturday to appeal the decision to oust them from every official FSU event.

With DeSantis Out of the Race, Haley Declares, ‘May the Best Woman Win’

She also said Trump and Biden were “equally bad” for the country.

Florida Bans Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs in 28 State Colleges

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has consistently expressed his opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

‘Family Treasures Lost and Found’ Starts Streaming Friday at Miami’s Jewish Film Festival

“Unlike most children of survivors, my sisters and I inherited a treasure trove of documents, photos, and artifacts."

2 Dead After Cat 3 Hurricane Idalia Makes Landfall in Northwest Florida

Storm surge from Idalia reached a record 6.9 feet in Cedar Key, flooding much of the community.

Jewish Communities, Fellow Floridians Brace for Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia was expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane around Florida's "Big Bend' region sometime Wednesday morning.

Florida Health Officials Warn About Flesh-Eating Bacteria

The bacterium, vibrio vulnificus, naturally occurs in warm, brackish seawater and requires salt to survive.

El Al Announces New Flights between Fort Lauderdale and Tel Aviv

“Another milestone in El Al’s continued growth in Florida,” a company executive stated.

Orthodox Jewish Mayor of Surfside, Florida Receives Neo-Nazi Death Threat

Shlomo Danzinger, the mayor of Surfside, Fla., reportedly received a threatening email, after which he and his family went under police protection.

Report: Israeli Antiquities Among Items Found at Mar-a-Lago

The Antiquities Authority loaned the lamps to the White House in 2019 ahead of a Hanukkah party.

Florida to Investigate Morningstar for Potential BDS Practices

A senior state board official told JNS meetings were held this week to understand the ramifications of Florida’s amended anti-BDS law.

Brandeis Center Praises Florida for Addressing Spiking Antisemitism

Antisemitic incidents have been rising in Florida for several years.

Florida the Only US State Where El Al will Service Two Cities

Israel’s national carrier recently relocated its American headquarters from N.Y. to the Sunshine State.

IfNotNow Disrupts DeSantis Speech; RJC: Democratic Party Going Full Anti-Israel

Last Friday, two IfNotNow activists disrupted a speech by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Visit Israel in April Before Possible Presidential Run

“At a time of unnecessarily strained relations between Jerusalem and Washington, Florida serves as a bridge between the American and Israeli people."

DeSantis signs school-choice bill with nearly $8,000 in state funding per child

“The historic achievement of universal scholarships in Florida is just the beginning,” said Maury Litwack, Teach Coalition founder and Orthodox Union managing director of public affairs.

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